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Webinars for Accounting Firm Owners

Recorded panels on AI, firm capacity, referrals and leadership, hosted by Maanoj Shah. Watch any session on demand. No sign-up needed.

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5 recorded sessions About 4.5 hours of video Panels of firm owners and advisors
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Sep 30, 2026 · 45 min
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AI & technology

AI in Tax: What Is Changing, What Is Risky and What Is Real

How AI is changing tax preparation, where it carries risk, and how firms can adopt it without hurting accuracy, client trust or professional judgment.

  • Where AI already helps: client intake, document collection, tax preparation and client communication
  • How to rethink tax preparation workflows and capacity
  • Where the risks are and how to keep professional judgment in the loop

Panel: Maanoj Shah (host), Petar, Leroy

Leadership

Women in Accounting: Leadership, Boundaries and Building Sustainable Firms

A live panel on what leadership in accounting looks like today and what the profession can learn from women who are redefining it.

  • Why growth should not cost you your health
  • How to set boundaries with clients and with your team
  • Building confidence and visibility as a leader

Panel: Maanoj Shah (host), Nayo Carter-Graves, Jane Watkins, Shhalaka Joshi

Capacity

Can Accounting Firms Really Work 30 Hours a Week?

Most firms do not have a capacity problem. They have a design problem. This panel looks at why long hours persist and what differently built firms do.

  • Why busy season is not the real issue
  • How leadership decisions shape workload
  • Where technology and offshoring fit, and why more hires do not always help

Panel: Maanoj Shah (host), Randy Crabtree, Debra Kilsheimer, Sharrin Fuller

AI & technology

AI for Accounting Firms: Hype, Help, or Headache?

What happens when firms start using AI in daily work: workflows, hiring decisions, efficiency, and the places where people stay irreplaceable.

  • Where AI already improves practice management
  • Why the right tech stack matters more than chasing trends
  • How to think about hiring, growth and automation together

Panel: Maanoj Shah (host), Ben Stein, David Lam

Growth

Beyond Referrals: Building a Growth Engine for the Modern Accounting Firm

Referrals alone will not sustain long-term growth. This session covers how to build a repeatable engine for new clients.

  • Why a clear ideal client profile and a niche matter
  • How to run sales as a system, not a personality
  • How structured outbound and targeted marketing drive predictable results

Panel: Maanoj Shah (host), Gaynor Hardy, Matthew May

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