In each episode, ACCA members chat about life in public practice and their tips on improving your practice. Guest episodes feature ACCA partners sharing their tips for growing practices.
Practice Pulse
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39 episodes
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Podcast Overview
In each episode, ACCA members chat about life in public practice and their tips on improving your practice. Guest episodes feature ACCA partners sharing their tips for growing practices.
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Publishing Since
3/26/2020
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Recent Episodes
March 18, 2026
From Practice to Business - Financial health
<p>In this episode hosted by Carl Reader, Alistair Barlow of Ascendant shares his journey from corporate life at PwC to co-founding and then exiting Flindr — a modern accounting firm built on data, insight, and innovation.</p> <p>Starting with just £500 each and a blank canvas, Alistair and his co-founder reimagined what an accounting practice could look like. Rather than defaulting to traditional models, they built a business focused on niche sectors, client feedback, and meaningful data-led insights.</p> <p>We explore the realities of scaling from startup to exit, the emotional complexity of stepping away from something you’ve built, and how AI is reshaping the accounting profession.</p> <p>At the heart of the conversation is one powerful idea: finance data tells us what happened but accountants can use operational data to tell clients why it happened.</p> <p>Want to watch the vodcast instead? You can find the vodcast series playlist <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwyMM3yAMP3OzvwEdgo4zaQvN3XXXojMg">here</a>.</p> <hr> <p>This podcast is hosted by <a href="https://wwww.zencast.fm">ZenCast.fm</a></p>
March 18, 2026
From Practice to Business - Modern marketing
<p>In this episode, our host Carl Reader of the dt group sits down with Liam Wilson, founder of Elevate, to unpack how he scaled his accountancy practice to £700,000 in just two and a half years without spending a single penny on marketing.</p> <p>Liam shares his personal journey into accountancy, shaped in part by watching his father navigate business struggles. That early exposure instilled a deep understanding of the real challenges business owners face and ultimately shaped the client-first ethos behind Elevate.</p> <p>The conversation explores how storytelling on LinkedIn became Liam’s growth engine, how authentic human connections outperform polished marketing campaigns, and why real-world, face-to-face relationships still matter in a digital-first world.</p> <p>Plus… there’s a lively debate about hosting the ultimate Man United dinner party.</p> <p>Want to watch the vodcast instead? You can find the vodcast series playlist <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwyMM3yAMP3OzvwEdgo4zaQvN3XXXojMg">here</a>.</p> <hr> <p>This podcast is hosted by <a href="https://wwww.zencast.fm">ZenCast.fm</a></p>
March 18, 2026
From Practice to Business - From technician to strategist
<p>In this episode, Yogesh Patel talks to host Carl Reader of the dt group about his journey from practitioner to owner of Telic and the emotional, strategic, and cultural shifts that came with it.</p> <p>Taking over a business you once worked in is no small transition. Yogesh reflects on stepping out from being the bottleneck, putting his own stamp on the brand, and redefining the firm’s identity around quality, purpose, and impact. From pursuing B Corp status to introducing structured learning and development through Lunch & Learns, Yogesh is building a boutique firm known for excellence and integrity.</p> <p>This conversation explores leadership, resilience, culture, and the realities of scaling without compromising standards.</p> <p>Want to watch the vodcast instead? You can find the vodcast series playlist <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwyMM3yAMP3OzvwEdgo4zaQvN3XXXojMg">here</a>.</p> <hr> <p>This podcast is hosted by <a href="https://wwww.zencast.fm">ZenCast.fm</a></p>
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