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Rob Brown convenes and interprets senior conversations across the accounting profession. Through Accounting Voices he speaks with firm leaders, technologists and industry advisers about the forces reshaping modern accounting firms. "Nobody understands the global accounting space like Rob Brown. He speaks to more firms, experts and influencers for the best insights and perspectives out of everyone I know." Rick Telberg, CPA Trendlines ____________________________________________________________ Rob Brown hosts Accounting Voices, a platform for senior conversations about the future of accounting firms. Through podcasts, panels and interviews he explores the forces placing firms and their leaders under pressure including artificial intelligence, consolidation, private equity and the changing expectations of firm leadership. Rob has conducted more than 1,000 conversations with leaders across accounting firms, technology companies and the wider professional services ecosystem. His work focuses on interpreting what these shifts mean in practice for firm owners, managing partners and senior leaders navigating a rapidly evolving profession. Accounting Voices brings together the people shaping the profession. Firm leaders, technologists, investors and advisers share perspectives on how accounting firms are evolving and what the next decade may require from leadership. Alongside the public conversations, Rob works privately with accounting firm leaders to surface and share their experiences through structured interviews and internal podcast conversations that strengthen leadership visibility and alignment inside firms. He also hosts and moderates senior panels, conferences and leadership discussions across the global accounting profession. Rob is the author of Build Your Reputation (Wiley) and a TEDx speaker. He is based in Nottingham in the United Kingdom and regularly convenes conversations with leaders across North America and the global accounting ecosystem.
Accounting Voices (AV) is a premium influence platform giving a voice to leaders, innovators and investors in accounting and technology. AV runs shows, panels and high-level virtual gatherings to amplify the ideas, people and forces shaping accounting, including AI, automation, M&A, private equity, succession and leadership. 🎙️ BROADCASTING • Host of the Accounting Voices Network, a portfolio of global podcasts, YouTube shows and sponsored partnerships covering AI, M&A, private equity, leadership and firm growth • Chair and moderator of high-level panels, conferences and roundtables for global accounting, advisory and fintech audiences 💼 VISIBILITY IN ACCOUNTING MARKET • Personality-led video interviews creating professional clips, authority pieces and thought leadership content for LinkedIn and beyond • Advisor to accounting firms, software vendors, service companies and professional networks seeking authority positioning, visibility and strategic media exposure • Trusted advisor on storytelling, reputation building and talent attraction for accounting firms and industry leaders 🌍 CONNECTIONS & INFLUENCE • Host of the Accounting Voices Collective, bi-monthly gatherings connecting accounting professionals, influencers, firms and tech vendors across North America • Content creator and introducer for leading brands, personalities and influencers in the global accounting and fintech ecosystem Author of bestselling business book Build Your Reputation (Wiley) and TEDx speaker (The Personal Brand of You, 400K+ views). I have conducted more than 1,000 interviews with accounting, fintech and advisory leaders worldwide. 👉 AREAS OF EXPERTISE Accounting, finance, AI, automation, M&A, private equity, fintech, leadership, personal branding, podcast host, media production, event chair, storytelling, visibility, content strategy, reputation building, influencer marketing, firm growth, talent attraction, communication, authority positioning
The Accounting Voices Podcast is the flagship show in the Accounting Voices Network, a premium media platform giving a voice to leaders, tech vendors and investors across accounting, finance and technology. Each episode explores topics that matter most to accounting firms and finance leaders including AI, automation, advisory, M&A, private equity, succession, talent and firm strategy. The show also doubles down on the importance of relevance, personal brand, soft skills, authority, influence and visibility. Each week I share insights and success stories from those who are redefining what works in this fast-changing profession. We also have two other shows in the network - both YouTube panel series that bring together senior voices from across the profession: 1. ACCOUNTING M&A: a deep dive on consolidation, private equity, valuation and succession trends shaping accounting 2. ACCOUNTING AI: focused on the strategic impact of artificial intelligence on firms, clients, people and the profession’s future. Through this show I act as the voice of the non-techy accountant translating complex AI topics into clear practical insights for decision makers who want to understand how AI changes what firms sell, how they lead and how they serve clients ACCOUNTING VOICES COLLECTIVE I host bi-monthly virtual gatherings to connect accounting professionals, tech experts and various influencers across North America. The Collective provides a space for collaboration, partnerships and the exchange of ideas that move the profession forward. Through the Accounting Voices Network I bring together the people shaping accounting’s next chapter and amplify the stories, insights and innovation driving the profession. Keywords: accounting, finance, AI, automation, M&A, private equity, fintech, leadership, podcast host, media platform, panel shows, thought leadership, visibility, accounting firms, professional services, accounting AI, non technical perspective, strategic impact
Business development training, coaching and instructing high level service professionals.
The Accounting Influencers Roundtable (AIR) is now AIR Network.
The BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY trains service professionals to be more confident, effective and strategic in winning work. Professionals like lawyers and accountants are smart, technical people who struggle with business development. Yet the ability to generate new business opportunities drives growth and accelerates careers. Fortunately business development or rainmaking skills are coachable. Not on overnight thing, but certainly teachable so accounting professionals can become more confident and effective at generating new business.
BUPA is an international health and care company with bases on three continents and more than eight million customers. BUPA began as The British United Provident Association in 1947 to preserve freedom of choice in health care. BUPA's biggest and original business is health insurance in the UK, both for individuals and corporations that want to look after the health of their employees. More than half of the UK's top companies are BUPA customers. My role as Health Care Adviser: ► Advising individuals, families and companies on various insurance products ► Selling private medical insurance, income protection, key man, critical illness, life insurance... ► Assessing risk, liaising with underwriters, sorting premiums and negotiating health schemes ► Sourcing new business opportunities through networking, relationship building & referrals ► Visiting care homes and hospitals, liaising with clinical staff and assessing claims BUPA is a leading healthcare company in the UK, Spain, Australia, Ireland, Hong Kong, Thailand, Malta and Saudi Arabia. BUPA International supplies health cover to expatriates in over 180 countries. Sanitas, the BUPA business in Spain, has one million insured customers who have access to a network of 18,000 medical professionals and 450 medical centers