10 Business and Accountancy Podcasts you should be listening to
In today’s fast-moving world, having time to absorb useful news and insight can be tough. So it’s no surprise that podcasts have become very popular in recent years, to help […]
In today’s fast-moving world, having time to absorb useful news and insight can be tough. So it’s no surprise that podcasts have become very popular in recent years, to help people make more effective use of time while driving or doing household chores. Here we share some of the best for accountants and future business leaders.
1) TEDTalks Business
TEDTalks come with their own impressive reputation, and now, instead of having to sit in front of your computer to watch a TEDTalk, you can take it with you and listen on the go. Just make sure you have your notepad ready because the insights you’ll uncover are brilliant!
2) Accounting Best Practices with Steve Bragg
Steve covers all sorts of topics in his regular podcast, including discussions about GAAP, best practices, metrics, controls, financial analysis, financing, and closing the books. Find out more and start listening here.
3) Accounting Today Podcast
Accounting Today’s editors talk with thought leaders and changemakers from across the public accounting profession. Like some of the others on this list it’s quite America-centric but the Accounting Today Podcast contains some really interesting discussions, with regular new content.
4) The Growth Show
For those interested in growing business, this weekly podcast features interviews with top executives to unpack how they’ve been able to grow and build a world-class business. The Growth Show guests have included Warby Parker CEO Neil Blumenthal, Slack CMO Bill Macaitis, Tough Mudder CEO Will Dean, and theSkimm Founders Danielle Weisberg and Carly Zakin.
5) Journal of Accountancy Podcast
The Journal of Accountancy Podcast series explores the topics, technology and tactics that are transforming the accounting profession. It’s quite high level, but their recent series on job applications is very insightful.
6) Grow My Accounting Practice | Tips for Accountants & Bookkeepers to Grow Their Business
A show dedicated to accountants and bookkeepers who are looking to grow their practice. It’s full of management and marketing tips on business growth as opposed to specific accountancy advice. Ambitious practice leaders looking to grow their firms should take note. Find out more here.
7) The Accounting Success Podcast
Ian Welham is a Chartered Accountant who started this podcast to help other CPA firms to maximise their business potential. In this weekly podcast, Ian brings together successful accountants and industry thought leaders to share how they succeed in serving other businesses.
8) The Big 4 Accounting Firms Podcast
This regular podcast discusses the latest accounting news and tips on how to succeed at the traditional “big 4” accounting firms. Great for those looking to develop their careers in a large practice. Check out The Big 4 Accounting Firms podcast.
9) HBR Ideacast
HBR’s Ideacast is globally popular business podcast covering a range of executive-level topics on a weekly basis. Served up in twenty-minute chunks it is easily digestible on a commute or during a lunch break.
10) Accounting – Beyond The Numbers
It’s only a few months old, but is already mounting a solid reputation. Accounting – We go Beyond the Numbers is a podcast from Ross Buhler Falk – a CPA and Business Advisory Firm, which shares accounting and tax tips and business growth advice.
