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In Episode 1 of this 6-part series, Rob Brown explains why compliance work is collapsing under AI, automation and private equity consolidation. Accountants who stay compliance-only face price erosion, invisibility and unemployment.

Rob shares hard stats, cross-industry signals and a 5-step survival playbook for protecting your career. This series is not about firms. It is about you — your visibility, your relevance and your survival.

Stay tuned for Episode 2 where we explore how client expectations have shifted and what they really want now.


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*Key Takeaways*
40% of jobs worldwide are at risk from AI (IMF)
50% of compliance tasks can already be automated (PwC)
340k accountants left the US profession in 3 years (WSJ)
Middle management is shrinking across industries
Private equity roll-ups are cutting costs and layers
Irrelevance equals unemployment for accountants
5 steps to start protecting your career today


*Killer Quotes*
“If 50% of the work you bill for can be automated tomorrow, what is left of your career”
“Irrelevance equals unemployment”
“Compliance has become a commodity. Nobody wins that race”
“If you’re invisible you’re vulnerable”
“The only accountants who will survive are those who step forward”

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More information about Accounting Influencers here:
➡️ accountinginfluencers.com/⬅️

This is the Accounting Influencers Podcast, a weekly show for accounting leaders seeking to enhance their presence and influence in the accounting space. The podcast hits trends, strategies and advice tailored to accountants who want to build their personal brands expand their reach, and elevate their thought leadership within the accounting profession.

It’s for leaders who want a stronger internal profile and say in the way their accounting firm is run. And greater authority, credibility and visibility outside their firm and to build their personal brand and profile. The content aims to help accounting professionals navigate the evolving landscape of the industry.

Hosted by Rob Brown, a renowned speaker and expert on talent, careers, and leadership in accounting. Rob is the author of Build Your Reputation and delivers high-level talks worldwide.

For more, connect with Rob Brown on LinkedIn:
➡️ www.linkedin.com/in/therobbrown/ ⬅️