In this insightful episode of Biz Bites for Thought Leaders, Anthony Perl sits down with Wayne Findlay (Founder of The Backroom) and Mark Jenkins (Founder of The Gap) to explore how accounting firms can transform their businesses through the strategic combination of offshoring and advisory services.

Wayne shares his journey from running a traditional accounting practice in New Zealand to building a 600-person offshoring company in the Philippines, while Mark reveals how he turned his frustration with traditional accounting into a mission to help firms deliver structured advisory services that clients truly value.

Together, they unpack why the accounting industry is at a crossroads, with technology and changing client expectations forcing firms to evolve beyond compliance work. You'll discover why offshoring creates the capacity needed for high-value advisory work, how to overcome the delegation challenges many accountants face, and why the combination of these strategies creates exponential value (their "1+1=3" formula).

Whether you're an accounting firm owner looking to increase profitability, a business advisor seeking to add more value, or simply interested in how professional service firms are evolving in the digital age, this episode delivers practical insights on transforming transactional client relationships into strategic partnerships that benefit everyone involved.

Listen now and subscribe to "Biz Bites for Thought Leaders" for more essential insights!

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Connect with Wayne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/waynenz/

Check out his website - www.thebackroomop.com

He will have a Webinar on the 29th July with Mark from The Gap ... here is link https://thebackroomop.com/advisoryoffshoring

Connect with Mark on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-jenkins-59872a42/

Check out his website - www.thegaphq.com

Check out his exciting offer to Biz Bites listeners: https://thegaphq.com/transitioning-to-advisory

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If it sparks your interest, please do let me know and I’d love to share more. And if you do choose to join B1G1, please use my unique code BM17199. When you join through our code, 50 days of access to education are given to children in the world.

Looking forward to hearing how you go!

Regards,

Anthony

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