Episode 4: Live from The Accounting and Business Expo

Welcome back to Accountants After Hours - this time recorded live in front of an audience.Thank you to our sponsors Ignition who we both love and use in our businesses to automate proposals and streamline invoicing. Check them out here. In this episode, Nat and Sarah dive into the real challenges accounting firms are facing right now, from team pressures and burnout to capacity issues and the constant juggle between growth and delivery.They unpack:Why staffing and team dynamics remain the biggest pain point across firmsThe reality of doing the work vs leading the businessThe never-ending cycle of hiring, capacity, and chasing new clientsHow community and industry connections help navigate the chaosThey also get into a spicy industry debate:CPA vs CA — should the bodies merge?Do clients actually care about designations anymore?And what the future of the profession could look like with AI and regulation changesPlus, they share personal career reflections:Taking risks, backing yourself, and “doing the hard thing”Walking away from traditional paths to build something betterWhy finding your tribe in the industry is everythingAnd of course… Tea Time ☕ makes an appearance with some live event gossip 👀Follow, subscribe and share with an accountant who needs a space where the real conversations happen.Send us your accounting industry tea and questions - hello@accountantsafterhours or DM on socials.Follow us on Instagram (it’s where we have the most fun) Like us on FacebookFollow us on LinkedInWatch and subscribe on YouTubeDISCLAIMER: This podcast is general information only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. Listeners should seek their own professional advice and conduct their own due diligence before acting on any information discussed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.