Episode 15

The Big UK Players in Accounting & Fintech Events

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In today's episode 15, "The Big UK Players in Accounting & Fintech Events" with special guest Martin Bissett founder of the Bissett Group and co-founder of Accounting Influencers. https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinbissett

Key takeaways from this episode include:

an overview of the accounting and fintech events space in many countries - what's usually on offer

the three big showcases or accounting/fintech event brands in the UK

why accountants, CPAs, bookkeepers, vendors and professionals should attend accounting and fintech events

the importance for accountancy and fintech professionals to stay current and relevant in a fast moving world

review of Diversified who run the Accountex brand as an agnostic, whole of market mega event in multiple countries

the growth of the technology-focused Digital Accountancy Show and how it fills a particular niche in the event landscape

how Sift and Accounting Web Live have shifted their focus from North America to the UK and why it's different from other shows

the role of the International Accountancy Forum event via Arena and the International Accounting Bulletin at the higher end of the market

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Martin Bissett

Martin Bissett is the founder of the Bissett Group of companies that provide practice and personal growth communities, content, and continuing education exclusively to the accounting and bookkeeping professions worldwide.

Previously he established a high six-figure consulting firm while serving as a keynote speaker with over 100 one-off and repeat engagements to his name, as well as becoming the most published author on his topics of specialism with 11 books including 1 bestseller.

Since 1998, he has played a major part in working with over 1800 accounting firms in over 40 countries. These projects have led to those firms acquiring over £500m of recurring fees before inflationary increases, referrals and upselling are factored in. He stopped keeping track of this number over 5 years ago. Martin now advises both accounting practitioners and FinTech companies alike, at board level.
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Rob Brown

Rob Brown chairs events, panels and networking events globally for the accounting and fintech profession. He is Rob is co-founder of the Accounting Influencers Roundtable (AIR) which runs international virtual speed networking events for the accounting community. To participate, go to https://accountinginfluencers.com/events and book your place at the next gathering. Great to build your personal brand and make valuable industry connections.

Aside from interviewing thousands of accounting experts and influencers, Rob helps accounting firms attract talent through compelling employee advocacy and branding techniques. He is author of the bestselling book Build Your Reputation (Wiley) and his TEDx talk ‘The Personal Brand of You’ has been viewed 400,000 times on YouTube. He is a stroke survivor, has epilepsy, is a committed Christian and has a black belt in kickboxing. He is based in Nottingham UK, home of Robin Hood, plays chess and backgammon, loves orange chocolate and is allergic to grapefruit.