Welcome to the INSIDE Public Accounting Podcast — where we explore the numbers and narratives shaping the accounting profession. Each episode combines benchmarking insights, leadership perspectives and real-world experiences from firm leaders across the profession.
The INSIDE Public Accounting Podcast is a show for CPA firm leaders who want real conversations about what’s happening in the profession. Each episode looks at what IPA’s benchmarking data reveals about firm performance, leadership decisions and where the profession is headed — but we don’t just talk about the numbers. We talk about what they mean.
From private equity and offshoring to partner compensation and the talent pipeline, we explore the trends, challenges and ideas shaping public accounting today — with context, perspective and practical insight.
Executive Director of IPA, and curator of the industry's most respected benchmarking insights
The IPA Podcast features conversations with leaders, consultants and subject-matter experts shaping the accounting profession. If you have insights, research or real-world experience that would benefit CPA firm leaders, we’d love to hear from you.
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Whether you’re leading a Top 100 firm or building the next one, the IPA Podcast is here to spark ideas, share stories, and bring context to the numbers. Follow us today, or leave a question and we’ll answer it on the podcast.
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The IPA Podcast is a weekly show for accounting firm leaders who want to make smarter, data-driven decisions and stay ahead of industry change. Each episode explores what IPA’s trusted benchmarking data reveals about firm performance, leadership and the future of the profession.
The podcast is hosted by Chelsea Summers, Executive Director of INSIDE Public Accounting, and Rob Brown, co-founder of the Accounting Influencers Roundtable.
The podcast is designed for CPA firm leaders, managing partners, and professionals interested in industry insights.
Topics include private equity, outsourcing, compensation, talent, leadership and the future of accounting firms.
Yes. Listeners can submit questions through the website, and selected questions may be answered on future episodes.
Podcast content may qualify for CPE credit through Earmark CPE, subject to NASBA guidelines and state board approval.
