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The Big 4 Transparency Podcast

The Big 4 Transparency Podcast

By: Dominic Piscopo
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The Big 4 Transparency podcast is hosted by Dominic Piscopo, CPA.

This podcast features a variety of guests, ranging from firm owners to accounting managers from top companies. It covers a broad range of topics related to achieving success in the accounting field, behind-the-scenes discussions with firm leadership, as well as launching and operating your accounting firm.

The podcast aligns with Big 4 Transparency's overall mission of bringing transparency to the accounting industry by providing useful information and sharing stories that can help you understand your career options and the economics of firm operations.

If you’re an accounting professional looking to get informed on compensation and/or add your salary to the database, check us out here: https://www.big4transparency.com/

If you’re looking for help with your firm’s compensation strategy or need data to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to compensation, contact me at dom@big4transparency.com

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Episodes
  • Where AI Is Leading Us with Cosmin Nicolaescu

    Where AI Is Leading Us with Cosmin Nicolaescu
    8 Oct 2026

    In Episode 111 of the Big 4 Transparency Podcast, Dom interviews Cosmin Nicolescu, co-founder of Accrual, about the transformative impact of AI on accounting and finance. They explore how AI is reshaping workflows, enhancing productivity, and what the future holds for the industry.

    Check out our sponsor: https://taxgrit.com/

    Connect with Cosmin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cosminn/

    Get in touch with me:

    Website: https://www.big4transparency.com/

    Newsletter: https://big4transparency.beehiiv.com/

    Email: dom@big4transparency.com

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/B4Transparency

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dopiscopo/

    Book A Demo: https://calendly.com/dom-zgw/big-4-transparency-demo-referral
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    53 min
  • Your Firm Needs to Stand-Out. Here’s How:

    Your Firm Needs to Stand-Out. Here’s How:
    1 Oct 2026

    In Episode 110 of the Big 4 Transparency Podcast, I break down why I think more firms should consider offering equity packages, why the “best firm” awards are meaningless these days, and why accounting firm equity is actually really appealing from an employee perspective. I also discuss best practices when it comes to equity grants to employees.

    Check out our sponsor: getcanopy.com

    Get in touch with me:

    Website: https://www.big4transparency.com/

    Newsletter: https://big4transparency.beehiiv.com/

    Email: dom@big4transparency.com

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/B4Transparency

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dopiscopo/

    Book A Demo: https://calendly.com/dom-zgw/big-4-transparency-demo-referral
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    18 min
  • What Academic Research Says About Hours, Pay and Satisfaction with Dr. Ryan Dunn

    What Academic Research Says About Hours, Pay and Satisfaction with Dr. Ryan Dunn
    13 Aug 2026

    Episode Description:

    In Episode 109 of the Big 4 Transparency Podcast, I'm joined by Dr. Ryan Dunn, a professor at the William H. Carr School of Accountancy, to break down the first peer-reviewed academic study built on Big 4 Transparency data. Published in Accounting Horizons, the study pulled 14,652 individual-year observations from 2021-2024 to look at hours, compensation, and job satisfaction across the profession. We dig into the good news (weekly hours down nearly 5%, tied to a real bump in job satisfaction), the more complicated news (real wages down 3.7%, with partners and directors absorbing the biggest hit), and why KPMG was the only Big 4 firm to post real comp growth over the period.

    Check out our sponsor: getcanopy.com

    Get in touch with me:

    Website: https://www.big4transparency.com/

    Newsletter: https://big4transparency.beehiiv.com/

    Email: dom@big4transparency.com

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/B4Transparency

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dopiscopo/

    Book A Demo: https://calendly.com/dom-zgw/big-4-transparency-demo-referral
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    52 min
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