Best Compensation Benchmarking Podcasts (2026)

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Beyond Perks: The Real Drivers of Talent Retention 12:58

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10 Predictions for the Accounting Profession 16:07

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INSIDE the Defining Trends of 2025 11:35

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Ep. 23: Quality, Leadership, and Personal Growth Interviewed by Chris Comeaux 1:00:14

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In close collaboration with Jeff Haffner, Chris Comeaux, and Teleios Studios Quality FIRST and ALWAYS! Stunning Economics follow. In a fast-moving crossover with Chris Comeaux and TCNTalks, Andrew, in his direct manner, affirm that Quality Comes from Within, separates Good from Bad Profits, and ties Margin to structure, intense training, and a comp…

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Zooming In on Firm Performance with the Rosenberg Survey 11:13

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The M&A Era: How Consolidation Is Reshaping Public Accounting 12:57

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Ep. 22: Directional Correctness w/ Jim Fischer 1:03:50

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This live-streamed Empowerment Hour from MVI Headquarters features Jim Fischer walking leaders through the core idea of Directional Correctness—choosing what’s right over what’s easy. Jim explores why aspiring is the first step toward becoming a World-Class organization, how the Three Questions reset culture, and why intention and Standards matter …

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Future-Proofing Your CPA Firm with Matt Rampe 29:03

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Rewriting the Narrative: Fixing Accounting’s Perception 17:26

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Ep. 21: CEO Retreat - Quality Comes from “Within”! 1:00:51

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Andrew opens Day 1 of the CEO Retreat, attended by CEOs from across the country, by going straight to the heart of QUALITY—and where it REALLY comes from: within the Leader! He connects discipline to a Culture of Meticulousness, then ties Customer Delight (5,553 interactions without a single complaint) to phenomenal economics. CEOs are urged to def…

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Alternative Approaches in Military Compensation Benchmarking 25:49

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IDA Ideas guests Jackie Burhmann and Mikhail Smirnov joined host Rhett Moeller to discuss IDA’s evaluation of the military compensation benchmark for the Quadrennial Review of Military Compensation. In this podcast, they explain how factors that dual-income military households face play a role in service members’ decisions to stay in the military o…

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Blake Oliver on Free CPE, Smarter Teams and AI at Work 28:53

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How Advisory Is Redefining Accounting 14:27

2M ago14:27

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Ep. 20: Compensation – The ONLY Way to World-Class (6 of 6) 41:16

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In this FINAL episode of this Compensation series, Andrew covers many of the Recommendations and Important Points When Creating Compensation Methodologies, including: bringing people Close to Revenue, getting rid of Annual Bonuses, pay Frequently & Immediately so checks teach Cause-and-Effect, wire Objectivity into the system, and keep the model Si…

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Jin Chang on What It Really Means to Be AI-Ready 36:16

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Behind the Numbers Q&A 31:49

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Ep. 19: Compensation – The ONLY Way to World-Class (5 of 6) 46:03

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In this 5th installment on COMPENSATION from the Mountain, Andrew gets practical: the BIG THREE—a Modest Base, Standards Pay, and Individual/Unit Performance Pay—and why pay must include incentives AND disincentives to teach cause-and-effect. He shows how to build Attitude/Happiness into Standards, why hourly is the worst (time expands), and how to…

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Are Your Equity Incentives Competitive? The Art and Science of Benchmarking with Michael Sterchi 28:31

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This is the first out of two, in our short series on Benchmarking. In this episode, we're talking about benchmarking in general, what it is, why you need it and what competitive equity packages actually look like in the market. We even discuss some key differences between the US and here in Europe. The host and CEO of Optio Christoffer Herheim is j…

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From Internships to Impact: Rachel Anevski on Building CPAs Who Stay 42:47

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What Makes an IPA Best of the Best Firm 16:58

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Ep. 18: Compensation – The ONLY Way to World-Class (4 of 6) 49:08

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In this 4th installment on the PROFOUND topic of Compensation from the Mountaintop, Andrew talks about how CEOs must cross the Fear Barrier, brand their proprietary Model, and sell the “Why”, because most of the battle is emotional. He lays out rebasing salary/hourly rates to make room for Standards Pay, Happiness Pay, and Individual Pay, insisting…

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Communicating Equity Programs: Insights from Deloitte's Jane Darlington 55:10

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A Data-Driven Look at Firm People Strategy 24:45

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From Compliance to Advisory: Why Firms Need Critical Skills to Compete 38:34

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Ep. 17: Compensation – The ONLY Way to World-Class (3 of 6) 47:57

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In this 3rd installment of this Compensation series, Andrew shows how a well-designed COMPENSATION SYSTEM creates CONFIDENCE, CUSTOMER DELIGHT, and a HEALTHY CULTURE that Self-Regulates with little need for supervision. Pay becomes a powerful Teacher: A System Solution, where the “System” selects for owners (not renters), “smokes out” unconfident p…

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A Deep Dive into the UK’s Leading Tax-Advantaged Share Plans with Chris Fallon 41:34

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In our latest Stock 'N Roll podcast episode, we sat down with Chris Fallon, Legal Director at Tapestry Compliance, to demystify two of the most prominent all-employee schemes in the UK: the Share Incentive Plan (SIP) and the Save-As-You-Earn (SAYE) plan. For those living or operating in the UK, understanding these plans is crucial for optimizing fi…

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From CAS to True Advisory with Mike Hajek 34:54

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Transparency, Talent & Growth in 2025 23:42

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Earn free CPE with Earmark! Take your learning on the go and earn NASBA-approved CPE just for listening to The INSIDE Public Accounting Podcast. Simply listen, take a short quiz and download your certificate. Start now on the IPA channel in the Earmark app: The INSIDE Public Accounting Podcast | Earmark CPE In this episode, Rob Brown and IPA’s Chel…

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Ep. 16: Compensation – The ONLY Way to World-Class (2 of 6) 38:13

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Andrew continues in the DEEP philosophical explanation so often needed for Leaders and Executives to have the courage to implement creative and revolutionary Compensation Systems. Reed drives directly into a discussion of Outliers - Companies that operate with World-Class Quality and Profits - those operating in the 90th percentile statistically ov…

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Behind the Numbers: Partner Pay, Tech & Succession 20:18

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Jeffrey Weiner: Building Marcum’s Brand & Legacy 39:07

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Ep. 15: Compensation - The ONLY Way to World-Class (1 of 6) 45:45

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In this episode, Andrew speaks plainly and directly to you from the Awakened Forest without any of the spectacle of a large public audience. He goes DEEP into the philosophical explanations of why Compensation IS your main System/Structure in creating a World-Class company. We live in a world of “Incentives and Disincentives”... and BOTH the Positi…

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The Rise of Outsourcing in Accounting 18:29

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The conversation around outsourcing and offshoring in public accounting has shifted. What was once viewed with hesitation is now firmly part of the playbook for firms across the country. In this episode of the INSIDE Public Accounting Podcast, hosts Rob Brown and Chelsea Summers dive into the numbers behind the trend. Drawing on IPA’s exclusive sur…

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Lexy Kessler on Talent, Technology, and the Future of Accounting 31:35

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Chelsea Summers and Rob Brown welcome Lexy Kessler, Chair of the American Institute of CPAs and partner at Aprio, to explore the 2040 Project — a strategic initiative mapping the profession’s future. From tackling pipeline challenges to integrating AI, Lexy shares why upskilling, adaptability and people skills are now strategic imperatives for firm…

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Understanding the Evolving Landscape of Equity Compensation in Recruitment with Tor Daneshmand 35:59

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In this episode of Stock 'N Roll, we sat down with Tor Daneshmand, CEO and co-founder of Amby, an embedded recruitment company at the forefront of these changes. Tor brings unique insights into how equity is being wielded as a recruitment tool across different markets, from the mature landscapes of the US and UK to the evolving Nordic region. We'll…

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Ep. 14: Compensation - National Broadcast Excerpt (2 of 2) 57:17

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This is the 2nd installment from this national broadcast on the topic of Compensation. Andrew shares REALITY from his work with 38 non-healthcare companies he helped create Compensation systems for, and applies the Success Patterns to Hospice and Homecare operations. A person of Intelligence should be able to transpose the principles from this broa…

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Legacy vs. Lift-Off: Can New CPA Firms Still Break Through? 12:24

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In this episode of the Inside Public Accounting Podcast, Rob Brown and Chelsea Summers explore a timely question: Are new CPA firms still breaking through? While the average Top 100 firm is nearly 69 years old, some new firms are managing to carve out space in a landscape dominated by legacy players. Chelsea shares findings from IPA's latest resear…

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Analyzing the Top 500: IPA’s Insights on Strategy, Specialization and Scale 17:20

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In this episode of INSIDE Public Accounting, Rob and Chelsea analyze the full landscape of the 2025 IPA 500 rankings—not just the top-tier firms, but the hundreds of firms driving real innovation beneath the headlines. Topics in this episode: Performance trends in the top 100, including private equity influence, revenue growth and productivity metr…

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Ep. 13: Compensation - National Broadcast Excerpt (1 of 2) 1:09:23

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"We live in a world of Incentives and Disincentives." And if we are intelligent, we can solve most of our organizations problems and frustrations by aligning our compensation systems with the results we want to achieve. In MVI's measurements, NO ORGANIZATION HAS EVER ACHIEVED AND MAINTAINED WORLD-CLASS QUALITY AND ECONOMICS WITHOUT ADDRESSING THEIR…

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The 2025 IPA 500: Power Plays, Fast Risers & Big Exits 15:41

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The 2025 IPA 500 list is here. In this fast-paced episode of the INSIDE Public Accounting podcast, Rob Brown and Chelsea Summers go full horse race. No big-picture trends this time — it's all about who’s new, who’s rising fast, and who’s out. Highlights include: The debutants: Firms like Sorren (#61) and H&Co (#66) enter with bold moves or private …

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Designing Global Broad-Based Equity Plans: Insights from Deloitte’s Experts 1:04:38

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In this episode of Stock 'N Roll, we sat down in Deloitte’s London office with Lucy Hovland and Anita Grant—two seasoned leaders from Deloitte’s Equity and Incentives practice—to unpack the intricacies of designing global broad-based equity plans. As equity compensation continues to evolve, especially in the post-IPO tech and fintech landscape, com…

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Before the Rankings: Behind the IPA 500 14:46

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The IPA 500 is just days away—and in this episode, we take you inside the rankings that define the accounting profession. Chelsea Summers and Rob Brown break down how firms qualify for the list, the strategies behind the biggest climbers, and key trends firm leaders need to know now. You’ll hear: What it really takes to make the list The rising rev…

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Ep. 12: Designing an Effective People System: 3) Developing Talent – 4) Retaining Talent (2 of 2) 1:09:29

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This episode completes the 2nd process, People Selection, and continues a dive into the remaining 2 processes of a World-Class People System, 3) People Development and 4) People Retention. A company’s Quality is “no more or less” than the Quality of its People Systems. The processes in these systems dictate exactly the Quality of the organization’s…

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Bridging US and European Equity Compensation: Insights from Carine Schneider 50:16

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In this episode we're thrilled to have Carine Schneider joining us. Carine as one of the most experienced professionals in the equity compensation domain world wide – and her US view of things is something that we are ready to dive into. Carine will share insights on the cross-border challenges companies face when expanding internationally, the eme…

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What the Data is Telling Us Right Now 24:49

6M ago24:49

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In this episode of The INSIDE Public Accounting Podcast, Rob Brown and Chelsea Summers take a first look at early findings from the 2025 IPA Practice Management Survey. The data tells a story of change—but also one of adaptation, strategy and opportunity. From evolving growth rates to expanded outsourcing strategies and shifts in licensure, firms a…

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Private Equity in Public Accounting: Disruption or Opportunity? 15:33

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In Episode 2 of The INSIDE Public Accounting Podcast, hosts Rob Brown and Chelsea Summers unpack the results of a pulse survey of 163 accounting firms on one of the profession’s most controversial trends: private equity. Chelsea shares insights from IPA’s latest research, including how firm leaders are navigating growth, autonomy, and culture in a …

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Ep. 11: Designing an Effective People System: 1) Talent Attraction – 2) Talent Selection (1 of 2) 1:11:39

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Every company says, “People are our greatest asset”…BUT…most have very little insight how to actually find, select, and develop employees, let alone, retain them! Otherwise, the turnover of employees would be a nonissue as it RARELY would happen and quality would be measured in terms of “thousands of interactions” without a single screw up or compl…

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Welcome to The INSIDE Public Accounting Podcast 11:18

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In this inaugural episode of The INSIDE Public Accounting Podcast, hosts Chelsea Summers and Rob Brown introduce a new weekly show designed for firm leaders who want to stay ahead of the curve. Hear how this podcast will bring the profession’s most trusted data to life—translating charts and trends into actionable insights. Chelsea shares how IPA’s…

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Ep. 10: People Development: The Foundation of Your Success! 47:18

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In this “DYNAMIC” episode, Andrew Reed, speaking to hundreds of CEOs and Senior Executives in a national broadcast, makes a compelling case: Your Company’s Quality is No More or Less than the Quality of your People Development System! Hard-earned lessons, through blood experience and insights, are shared as Andrew INTRODUCES the utterly important o…

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COMING SOON: The INSIDE Public Accounting Podcast 1:51

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Welcome to a new voice in the accounting profession. The INSIDE Public Accounting Podcast launches soon—bringing you weekly insights, data-driven trends, and leadership strategies from the team behind the IPA 500 and the industry’s most respected reports. In each episode, hosts Chelsea Summers and Rob Brown will go beyond the numbers to unpack the …