This is the Accounting Answers Podcast, hosted by Rob Brown. Formerly known as the Best Practice in Accounting Podcast, this show asks and answers critical questions of the experts, leaders and influencers who shape the decision-making of accountants, CPAs and finance professionals. In today's episode 22, "Best Practice Tips for Vision in Accounting Firms" with special guest Will Farnell, founder of innovative UK accountancy firm Farnell Clark and author of The Digital Firm. You can also watch this on youtube here: https://youtu.be/xD6sygr4vGoKey takeaways from this episode include:➠ the benefits of setting up an accounting firm with no preconceptions to you can start from scratch with a client focused approach➠ how clarity on vision and purpose can be a key differentiator for accounting practices➠ the direction and drive that comes from a clear purpose and vision in accountancy firms➠ initial steps for accounting firms who haven't properly crafted their purpose and vision➠ what external facilitation and objectivity helps massively to help accounting firms create their vision and values➠ how complexity and diversity in larger accounting firms can make a united vision harder➠ why having a firm personality is as important as the personality of key leaders and owners➠ what leads to confusing branding and positioning for accounting firms with vague visions➠ the three words that should feature in any accounting practice vision statementSee also Will Farnell's previous interview: "The Power of Purpose & Vision for Accounting Firms" on our Insights in Accounting podcast here: https://bit.ly/3fVxsYZ or on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/FTaTuuWo0jgTune into more on this daily show for short, sharp episodes that keep you informed of what's happening in the accounting world and the whole ecosystem of consultants, organizations, vendors and advisors who serve them. To participate in our international virtual speed networking events for the accounting community, book your place at the next gathering. Great for building your personal brand and making valuable industry connections in return for a small donation to charity: https://accountinginfluencers.com/events◣━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━◢Thanks to our sponsors:CPA Trendlines. Actionable intelligence for the professional tax, accounting and finance community. Facts and figures, insights and implications, news, trends, tips and research serving more than 500,000 tax, accounting and finance professionals from around the world. go to https://cpatrendlines.com to sign up for free email updates. If you'd like to sponsor the show and elevate your brand with our audience, reach out to show host Rob Brown on LinkedIn and his team will reach out to fix up a chat to explore. https://www.linkedin.com/in/therobbrownYou can also check out other Accounting Influencers Shows on YouTube:https://bit.ly/AI-youtubeMentioned in this episode:Dead Show / YouTubeThis is for episodes in Networks we no longer use
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