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.

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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.

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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.

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In Episode 108 of the Big 4 Transparency Podcast, Jillian Byrnes shares her inspiring career journey from public accounting to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of authenticity, culture, and intentional career moves. She discusses building a strong company culture, navigating career transitions, and the evolving talent landscape in 2026.

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In Episode 107 of the Big 4 Transparency Podcast, Harris Felton shares his journey from a traditional accounting career to launching his own practice focused on short-term rentals. We explore niche selection, overcoming mental barriers, and leveraging community support to succeed as an entrepreneur.

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In Episode 106 of the Big 4 Transparency Podcast, Rohit Chande, CEO of Count, discusses the strategic use of AI in professional services, the future of accounting firms, and how private equity is transforming the industry through technology and long-term investment strategies.

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In Episode 105 of the Big 4 Transparency Podcast, guest Nate Boaz, co-founder of Kinavic Leadership Acceleration, discusses how leadership development and strategic talent management are transforming professional services firms. Topics include succession planning, leadership archetypes, leveraging AI for productivity, and building effective leadership teams to drive growth and retention.

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In Episode 104 of the Big 4 Transparency Podcast, Demetrice Branch and Linc Ashby discuss what sets Weaver apart after being ranked #3 on Big 4 Transparency’s list of firms with the highest job satisfaction. They get into the weeds of coaching and their philosophy around managing talent at the firm.

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Connect with Demetrice and Link: Demetrice: https://www.linkedin.com/in/demetricebranch/

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