CPA Trendlines Podcasts Stefan van Duyvendijk: Develop Operational Mindset | The Disruptors
Feb 11, 2025
Stefan van Duyvendijk, Accounting Operations Evangelist at FloQast and co-author of 'Shift Happens,' encourages accountants to adopt an operational mindset. He discusses how automation is transforming accounting, allowing professionals to focus on strategic engagement. The conversation also highlights the evolving role of accountants as strategic assets, stressing the importance of effective communication and collaboration. Van Duyvendijk emphasizes the need for ongoing assessment of processes and networking in the accounting community to adapt to client expectations.
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Growth of CAS Firms
- Client Accounting Services (CAS) firms are growing due to a deficit of CPAs in the industry.
- CAS firms provide technical accounting expertise and insights beyond basic financial reporting, addressing operational questions for clients.
Operational Mindset
- An operational mindset involves intentionally tracking and measuring work activities to drive improvement and change.
- It brings clarity of purpose and direction, increasing job satisfaction and impact within the organization.
Benefits of Operational Mindset
- An operational mindset helps accountants become transformation engineers, providing deeper analysis and impacting organizational change.
- This leads to better performance, improved efficiency, and increased employee retention, benefiting both the individual and the organization.