Welcome to the Boomer Briefing Podcast – your 20-minute (or less) insight into the conversations shaping the future of the accounting profession.

On this episode, Jim Boomer and Mark Staut break down the most impactful conversations from the latest Managing Partner Circle meeting, where firm leaders dug into the trends shaping their firms' future. From evaluating emerging technologies to navigating transition planning and partner expectations, this discussion highlights how managing partners are steering strategy in a fast-changing landscape. You'll also hear insights on practice management transformations, the renewed focus on organic growth, and why peer perspectives are so valuable when making high-stakes leadership decisions.

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Jim Boomer

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Marc Staut

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• LinkedIn: mstaut

For more information about Boomer Consulting, visit boomer.com

Welcome to the Boomer Briefing Podcast – your 20-minute insight into the conversations shaping the future of the accounting profession.

In this episode, Jim Boomer and Mark Staut share highlights from the latest Technology Circle meetings, where tech and firm leaders dug into what's changing—and what's coming next. They cover top security concerns, the rapid growth of AI use cases across the firm, and the surge of new tools in practice management and audit. Jim and Mark also discuss why peer insight is critical for smarter tech decisions and how firms are turning vendor relationships into true strategic partnerships.

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Jim Boomer

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Marc Staut

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• LinkedIn: mstaut

For more information about Boomer Consulting, visit boomer.com

Welcome to the Boomer Briefing Podcast – your 20-minute (or less) insight into the conversations shaping the future of the accounting profession.

In this episode, Amanda Wilke and Arianna Campbell share highlights from the latest Boomer Process Circle meeting, where firm leaders came together to discuss AI, centralization, and the evolving connection between process, project, and change management.

From how firms are building awareness and adoption of AI to rethinking centralization through the lens of people, process, and technology, Amanda and Arianna unpack how firms are navigating transformation while keeping change management front and center. They also explore the Transformation Triangle—the intersection of project management, process management, and operational management—and why clarity, accountability, and communication are essential for lasting change.

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Arianna Campbell

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Amanda Wilke

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For more information about Boomer Consulting, visit boomer.com

Welcome to the Boomer Briefing Podcast – your 20-minute insight into the conversations shaping the future of the accounting profession.

In this episode, Jim Boomer and Jacqueline Lombardo share highlights from the latest CAAS Circle meetings, where leaders of client accounting and advisory services came together to discuss growth, pricing, technology, and talent.

From the rising urgency around AI adoption and upskilling to rethinking pricing strategies and packaging, this conversation explores how firms are modernizing their CAS practices. Jim and Jacqueline also unpack how future-ready firms are approaching recruiting, retention, and leadership development—and why creating clarity and urgency at every level is key to staying relevant in a rapidly changing market.

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Jim Boomer

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Jacqueline Lombardo

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• LinkedIn: jacquelinelombardo

For more information about Boomer Consulting, visit boomer.com

Welcome to the Boomer Briefing Podcast – your 20-minute insight into the conversations shaping the future of the accounting profession.

On this episode, Jon Hubbard and Jim Boomer share highlights from the latest Talent Circle meeting, where HR and talent leaders came together to tackle the challenges and opportunities shaping their firms. From the strategic role of HR in firmwide planning to building a culture of clarity and accountability in feedback, this conversation explores how people-focused leaders are driving transformation. You'll also hear takeaways on HR technology adoption, cross-functional collaboration with IT and operations, and how talent leaders can secure—and maximize—their seat at the table in strategic planning.

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Jon Hubbard

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Jim Boomer

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For more information about Boomer Consulting, visit boomer.com

Welcome to the Boomer Briefing Podcast – your 20-minute (or less) insight into the conversations shaping the future of the accounting profession.

On this episode, Jon Hubbard and Jim Boomer go behind the scenes of the latest CAAS Circle meeting, where client accounting and advisory leaders gathered to share what's working, where they're evolving, and how they're preparing their firms for the future.

From conversations around AI readiness and evolving career paths to proactive growth strategies and cross-selling opportunities, this episode uncovers the mindset shifts and strategic actions leaders are taking to scale their practices—and deliver deeper value to clients.

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Jon Hubbard

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Jim Boomer

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For more information about Boomer Consulting, visit boomer.com

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Welcome to the Boomer Briefing Podcast – your 20-minute insight into the conversations shaping the future of the accounting profession.

On this episode, Arianna Campbell and Amanda Wilke break down the key takeaways from the latest Process Circle meeting, where operations, innovation, IT, and project management leaders came together to discuss firmwide process improvement. From practical applications of AI—like Microsoft's CoPilot "purple button"—to the "aha" moment around integrating project, process, and change management frameworks, this episode explores how firms are aligning technology initiatives with people-focused strategies to drive meaningful transformation.

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Arianna Campbell

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• LinkedIn: ariannacampbell

Amanda Wilkie

• Twitter: @AmandaWilkieBCI
• LinkedIn: amanda-wilkie-pmp

For more information about Boomer Consulting, visit boomer.com

Welcome to the Boomer Briefing Podcast – your 20-minute (or less) insight into the conversations shaping the future of the accounting profession.

In this episode, Jim Boomer and Marc Stout unpack the highlights from the latest Managing Partner Circle meeting, where firm leaders gathered to explore what's working - and what's next.

From revisiting compensation models to better align with firm vision, to the growing importance of project management and leadership pipelines, this conversation covers the real-world challenges facing today's managing partners. You'll hear key takeaways on how firms are adapting to new technologies like AI, using metrics to drive improvement, and rethinking succession planning to ensure sustainable growth.

Whether you're focused on leadership transition, technology adoption, or refining firm strategy, this episode offers practical insights and peer-driven strategies to help your firm navigate change with confidence.

💡 Explore the Boomer Managing Partner Circle and our other Circle communities

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🔗 Follow the Process Circle facilitators for more updates and expertise

Marc Staut

• Twitter: @CPATechGeek
• LinkedIn: @mstaut

Jim Boomer

• Twitter: @jimboomer
• LinkedIn: jimboomer

For more information about Boomer Consulting, visit boomer.com