Show Notes
In Episode 99 of the Big 4 Transparency Podcast, host Dominic Piscopo interviews Stuart Ferguson, the president of Stout Strategy and former managing partner of Pointe Advisory. They discuss the recent acquisition of Pointe Advisory by Stout, the role of data analytics in consulting, and the importance of strategic focus for CPA firms. Stuart shares insights on the M&A process, the challenges of transitioning from tax to consulting, and the empathy gained from experiencing the acquisition process firsthand. The conversation highlights the future opportunities for professional services firms in a rapidly evolving market. Connect with Stuart: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stu-ferguson/ Get in touch with me: Website: https://www.big4transparency.com/ Newsletter: https://big4transparency.beehiiv.com/ Email: [email protected] 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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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: [email protected] 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
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: [email protected] 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
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: [email protected] 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
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. Check out our sponsor: getcanopy.com Connect with Jillian: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillian-byrnes/ Get in touch with me: Website: https://www.big4transparency.com/ Newsletter: https://big4transparency.beehiiv.com/ Email: [email protected] 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
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. Check out our sponsor: getcanopy.com Connect with Harris: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harris-felton-cpa-a7a9631b7/ Get in touch with me: Website: https://www.big4transparency.com/ Newsletter: https://big4transparency.beehiiv.com/ Email: [email protected] 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