Leaders of the Ledger

Leaders of the Ledger from CPA Practice Advisor in partnership with Rightworks spotlights the people and ideas shaping the future of the accounting profession. Each episode host Rob Brown interviews influential firm leaders, innovators and rising stars to uncover how they are tackling today’s biggest challenges whether it is client advisory services, AI and technology, talent strategy or firm growth through M&A. Built on CPA Practice Advisor’s trusted recognition lists like the 40 Under 40 Influencers in Accounting and other collections of prominent professionals, this show goes beyond the headlines to share practical insights, personal stories and proven strategies from those moving the profession forward. If you are a firm owner, leader or ambitious professional who wants to stay ahead of the curve Leaders of the Ledger is your inside track to the conversations and connections that matter most in accounting. Subscribe now to hear from the voices redefining what it means to le

Leaders of the Ledger is a business podcast hosted by CPA Practice Advisor, with 17 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

CPA Practice Advisor hosts Leaders of the Ledger, a business show with 17 episodes published.

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  Episode #17

  5 Big Lessons from 40 Emerging Accounting Leaders | Rob Brown on Leaders of the Ledger

  Dec 15, 202511 minS0

  <p>In this season finale, host Rob Brown distills the most powerful insights from 14 standout accounting innovators featured in the CPA Practice Advisor 40 Under 40. Discover the 5 transformative themes that surfaced across every conversation: how influence begins with service, why your personal story is your greatest asset, what makes leadership truly human, why visibility carries responsibility, and how curiosity and adaptability are shaping the future of the profession.</p><p><br>Key Themes Covered:</p>Influence Begins With Service: Real influence starts with helping others. Anna Arazo talks about lifting people up and Mac Lillard shows how calm leadership builds trust...

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  Episode #16

  Leading Through Change: AI, Accountability, and Building Trust | Matt Tait on Leaders of the Ledger

  Dec 8, 202525 minS0

  <p>In this episode, Rob Brown sits down with Matt Tait, a recovering attorney turned entrepreneur who has built and scaled multiple companies, including Decimal. Matt shares how he accidentally became an accounting influencer, why honesty and transparency outperform perfection, and why leading through change matters now more than ever as accounting experiences its biggest transformation since the shift away from paper ledgers.</p><p><br>Matt discusses the realities of entrepreneurship, the shift from startup mode to company-building mode, and the accounting industry's resistance to change. Matt explains why adopting AI isn't optional anymore, sharing his belief that "if...

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  Episode #15

  Remote Leadership & the Future of CAS | Arna Erazo on Leaders of the Ledger

  Dec 1, 202523 minS0

  <p>In this episode, Rob Brown sits down with Arna Erazo, a rising leader in Client Accounting Services. She built a thriving outsourced accounting practice at GHJ from scratch while working remotely from Oklahoma.</p><p>Arna shares her journey from Big Four audit to industry to advisory. She opens up about balancing motherhood and leadership. She discusses scaling her practice from four clients to over 100. Her team grew from one to 12 members across the country.</p><p><br>This conversation covers people-first leadership, building culture in remote teams, and why CAS is accounting's fastest-growing service line. Arna breaks down...

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  Episode #14

  Authenticity and Scaling a CAS Firm | Tailor Hartman on Leaders of the Ledger

  Nov 24, 202525 minS0

  <p>Rob Brown sits down with Tailor Hartman, founder of Celerity, to unpack his journey from burnout and rigid corporate structures to becoming one of the most authentic voices in accounting. Tailor shares how he built a thriving CAS firm, why vulnerability online works, and what accountants must do to stay relevant in an AI-driven world.</p><p>Tailor opens up about his leap from BDO and private accounting to starting Celerity, where he earned $200K in his first year working just 20 hours a week. He discusses why authenticity beats polished, AI-written posts, and how loneliness and mental health challenges...

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  Episode #13

  The Future of Accounting Leadership: Next-Gen Perspectives | Lexi Weber on Leaders of the Ledger

  Nov 17, 202529 minS0

  <p>Lexi Weber, Senior Manager of Emerging Professionals Initiatives at AICPA and CIMA, joins Rob Brown for a powerful conversation about the future of the accounting profession. As one of the profession's rising voices and influencers, Lexi brings a unique perspective on what's working, what's broken, and what needs to change as accounting undergoes its biggest transformation in decades.</p><p>Growing up in an accounting family, Lexi's path into the profession was shaped by mentors, early classroom experiences, and a deep passion for leadership development. Now working at the heart of the AICPA's emerging professional initiatives, she's helping to...

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