Why Accounting Firms Lose Independence: Randy Johnston

Randy Johnston shares insights from his experience at AICPA Engage. The event was abuzz with discussions around artificial intelligence (AI), with several major players in attendance. Randy highlights the significance of the event, including the 40 under 40 influencer meeting and the recognition of the most powerful women in accounting. He mentions engaging conversations with CEOs and CTOs, delving into product strategies and insights. Over the years, the focus of the event has shifted from low-level technology to management strategy, reflecting the fast-paced changes in the industry. Randy also addresses concerns about independence in the profession, undisclosed relationships, and the impact of private equity acquisitions on operations and support. He emphasizes the importance of independent advisors and the need for transparency in the industry.Randy Johnson is a seasoned finance and accounting professional with an impressive 20 years of experience in the field. With a strong background in credit and collections spanning 10 years, Randy has honed his skills in effectively managing financial transactions and mitigating risks. For the past decade, Randy has focused on accounting, taking on diverse projects and assignments as a Salaried Professional consultant for Robert Half, Inc. Throughout this time, Randy has gained valuable expertise in various accounting areas, including sales and use tax, property tax, Sarbanes-Oxley auditing, and general ledger accounting. With a comprehensive understanding of financial processes and regulations, Randy brings a wealth of knowledge to his roles and consistently delivers accurate and reliable results.◣━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━◢The Accounting Influencers Podcast drops every Monday to accounting professionals, finance specialists, software vendors, tech providers and influencers across 150 countries in the accountancy, CPA and bookkeeping space. To participate in our international virtual speed networking events for the accounting community, go to https://accountinginfluencers.com/events and book your place at the next gathering. Great to build your personal brand and make valuable industry connections. ◣━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━◢You can watch this episode and more on our YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@accountinginfluencersJoin the Accounting Influencers community and get invitations to our international speed networking events to build your personal brand and network in the accounting, finance and tech world: https://www.linkedin.com/company/accountinginfluencersFor videos of all podcast interviews and bonus video content: https://bit.ly/AI-youtubeThanks to our sponsors:ADVANCETRACK OUTSOURCING. Transform your accounting firm with AdvanceTrack. Our top-tier offshoring solutions free your team from mundane tasks, allowing you to focus on growth and client engagement. Experience seamless scalability and expert support. Visit advancetrack.com and elevate your practice today. https://www.advancetrack.comACCOUNTEX. Join us at Accountex London, the pinnacle of fintech innovation, May 15-16, 2024! Discover ground-breaking solutions from 295+ brands and gain invaluable insights at our CPD-accredited sessions. Connect with 10,000+ finance professionals. Elevate your practice – attendance is free, plus earn up to 16 CPD points!

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The Accounting Influencers Podcast, hosted by Rob Brown, is a must-listen for accounting professionals looking to strengthen their leadership presence, stay informed on disruptive forces in accounting and build credibility within their firms. Geared toward firm leaders, managers, partners and influencers, the show covers key topics like career development, influence, personal branding and interpreting the evolving trends impacting the accounting world. Rob brings his expertise to each episode, offering insights and guidance on how to grow your personal brand and stay strategically important in a rapidly changing profession. Whether you're aiming to influence within your firm or expand your reputation outside of it, this international podcast offers practical advice and forward-thinking insights that will keep you informed and prepared for the future. Accounting leadership Executive presence for accountants Building influence in accounting Accounting industry trends Personal branding for accountants Accounting firm strategy Accounting business models Leadership in accounting firms Talent management in accounting Authority in accounting profession Career development for accountants Accounting firm growth strategies Influencers in accounting Accounting firm management Disruptive forces in accounting Accounting leadership strategies Accounting career success Accounting firm decision-makers Accounting business trends Building credibility in accounting