Accounting Industry Insights with Mark Holton + Matt Feehan

The business of accounting is constantly changing with evolving cloud technologies and process reengineering by the Government to simplify compliance processing.Accounting practices are facing increased challenges to successfully compete in the marketplace and deliver improved value added services to business owners. To meet these challenges, practices need to assess whether they are, in fact, ready to offer a suite of powerful services.This podcast is for you if you are looking to hear what is happening in the accounting industry, with Mark and Matt's experience and wide network sharing their knowledge with you.

Accounting Industry Insights with Mark Holton + Matt Feehan is a business podcast hosted by Mark Holton, with 54 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Mark Holton hosts Accounting Industry Insights with Mark Holton + Matt Feehan, a business show with 54 episodes published.

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  The Accounting Firm of the Future Is Already Taking Shape

  Sep 22, 202644 min

  Mark and Matt are joined by Trent McLaren, co-founder of Vinyl, for a practical look at what AI is actually changing inside accounting firms. Using findings from the latest Crunch Benchmarking Report as well as what Trent is seeing in firms, they dig into why higher performing firms are generating more per hour without necessarily working more, why AI adoption is still being slowed by security and change management, and where firms may be missing opportunities sitting inside everyday client conversations. Pricing, client responsiveness, the future shape of accounting teams and how AI can support advisory work without replacing the human judgement and relationships clients still need are also discussed. Contact Trent and find out more about Vinyl here. If you would like to put your firm's numbers into the Crunch, or get a copy of the general report here. Click here to find out more about the Fearless Leadership Program on 29 and 30 October at QT Gold Coast.

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  From Standard to Stand Out: Paul Dunn on Purpose, Impact and the Future of Accounting

  Jun 13, 202634 min

  Mark sits down with Paul Dunn, co-founder of B1G1, four-time TEDx speaker, and one of the most influential voices in the global accounting profession, for a conversation that challenges everything firms think they know about purpose, relevance and what it actually means to serve clients well. Paul unpacks why most firms are stuck in a sea of sameness, why impact is now a measurable strategic advantage, and what the shift from the experience economy to the transformation economy means for accountants as they navigate AI and an uncertain future. If you've ever wondered what separates firms that truly thrive from those just surviving, this one's worth your full attention. Paul Dunn: LinkedIn B1G1 website: www.b1g1.com

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  Technical Brilliance Isn't Enough: Building Real Leadership Capability in Accounting Firms

  May 8, 202626 minS0

  <p>In this episode, Mark catches up with Kylie Denton, founding director of Performance Advisory Group, bestselling author, and one of Australia's most respected thought leaders in leadership and sales within financial services.</p> <p>With over 30 years in the industry (her words, not ours!), Kylie pulls no punches on one of the accounting profession's most persistent blind spots: promoting technically brilliant people into leadership roles and then leaving them to figure it out on their own.</p> <p>In this conversation, they cover:</p> Why the skills that make a great accountant can actually work against you as a...

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  What the Numbers Are Really Telling Us: Industry Benchmarks Every Accounting Firm Should Know

  Mar 16, 202632 minS0

  <p>Mark sits down with Matt Feehan from Three Rivers Group and M2 Academy to unpack two of the most talked-about reports in the accounting industry right now -  the Smithink Partner Crunch Report 2025 and the Benchmarking Data & Research Accounting Industry Report 2025. From revenue per partner and staff productivity through to profitability, lockup days, write-offs, and the compliance-versus-advisory debate, Mark and Matt cut through the numbers and share what they actually mean for firm owners on the ground. Practical, honest, and at times a little confronting, this one's worth a listen whether your firm is flying or you're quietly wondering i...

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  Employee Ownership, Valuation and Succession with Dr Craig West

  Dec 7, 202522 minS0

  <p>In this episode, Mark chats with Dr Craig West, founder and chairman of Succession Plus and creator of Capitaliz, about how employee share ownership plans can transform succession planning. Craig explains why ESOPs are so powerful for retaining key people, giving younger leaders a genuine path to ownership and lifting business valuation over time, and how accountants can use valuation insights to support advisory work and value based pricing.</p> <p>Contact Craig:</p> <p>Capitaliz: www.capitaliz.com</p> <p>Succession Plus: www.succession.plus</p>

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