

The Boomer Briefing
Boomer Consulting Inc.
The Boomer Briefing is a weekly podcast hosted by some of the top thought-leaders in the accounting profession who provide consulting services to hundreds of the highest performing CPA firms. Each week, we will discuss where we can help you solve a critical business issue in 20 minutes or less. Our topics span the latest in accounting news and feature interviews with industry leaders to provide listeners with key takeaways and actionable advice for growing their firms. We focus on the five areas critical to a CPA firm's success: leadership, talent, technology, processes and growth. By providing strategies in each of these five areas, we hope to point you in the right direction as you plan for success and prepare for the future.
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Feb 17, 2026 • 6min
E310 - What happened in the Fall Managing Partner Circle Meeting
Welcome to the Boomer Briefing Podcast – your 20-minute (or less) insight into the conversations shaping the future of the accounting profession. On this episode, Jim Boomer and Mark Staut break down the most impactful conversations from the latest Managing Partner Circle meeting, where firm leaders dug into the trends shaping their firms' future. From evaluating emerging technologies to navigating transition planning and partner expectations, this discussion highlights how managing partners are steering strategy in a fast-changing landscape. You'll also hear insights on practice management transformations, the renewed focus on organic growth, and why peer perspectives are so valuable when making high-stakes leadership decisions. 💡 Explore the Boomer Managing Partner Circle and our other Circle communities 📩 Subscribe to the Boomer Bulletin for insights, event updates, and thought leadership 🔗 Follow the Managing Partner Circle facilitators for more updates and expertise: Jim Boomer Twitter: @jimboomer LinkedIn: jimboomer Marc Staut Twitter: @CPATechGeek LinkedIn: mstaut For more information about Boomer Consulting, visit boomer.com

Feb 3, 2026 • 7min
E309 - What happened in the Fall Technology Circles meeting
Welcome to the Boomer Briefing Podcast – your 20-minute insight into the conversations shaping the future of the accounting profession. In this episode, Jim Boomer and Mark Staut share highlights from the latest Technology Circle meetings, where tech and firm leaders dug into what's changing—and what's coming next. They cover top security concerns, the rapid growth of AI use cases across the firm, and the surge of new tools in practice management and audit. Jim and Mark also discuss why peer insight is critical for smarter tech decisions and how firms are turning vendor relationships into true strategic partnerships. 💡 Explore the Boomer Technology Circles and our other Circle communities 📩 Subscribe to the Boomer Bulletin for insights, event updates, and thought leadership 🔗 Follow the Technology Circles facilitators for more updates and expertise: Jim Boomer Twitter: @jimboomer LinkedIn: jimboomer Marc Staut Twitter: @CPATechGeek LinkedIn: mstaut For more information about Boomer Consulting, visit boomer.com

Jan 20, 2026 • 16min
E308 - What happened in the Fall Process Circle Meeting
Welcome to the Boomer Briefing Podcast – your 20-minute (or less) insight into the conversations shaping the future of the accounting profession. In this episode, Amanda Wilke and Arianna Campbell share highlights from the latest Boomer Process Circle meeting, where firm leaders came together to discuss AI, centralization, and the evolving connection between process, project, and change management. From how firms are building awareness and adoption of AI to rethinking centralization through the lens of people, process, and technology, Amanda and Arianna unpack how firms are navigating transformation while keeping change management front and center. They also explore the Transformation Triangle—the intersection of project management, process management, and operational management—and why clarity, accountability, and communication are essential for lasting change. 💡 Explore the Boomer Boomer Process Circle and our other Circle communities 📩 Subscribe to the Boomer Bulletin for insights, event updates, and thought leadership 🔗 Follow the Process Circle facilitators for more updates and expertise: Arianna Campbell Twitter: @arianna_BCI LinkedIn: Arianna Campbell Amanda Wilke Twitter: @AmandaWilkieBCI LinkedIn: Amanda Wilkie For more information about Boomer Consulting, visit boomer.com

Jan 6, 2026 • 8min
E307 - What happened in the Fall CAAS Circle Meeting
Welcome to the Boomer Briefing Podcast – your 20-minute insight into the conversations shaping the future of the accounting profession. In this episode, Jim Boomer and Jacqueline Lombardo share highlights from the latest CAAS Circle meetings, where leaders of client accounting and advisory services came together to discuss growth, pricing, technology, and talent. From the rising urgency around AI adoption and upskilling to rethinking pricing strategies and packaging, this conversation explores how firms are modernizing their CAS practices. Jim and Jacqueline also unpack how future-ready firms are approaching recruiting, retention, and leadership development—and why creating clarity and urgency at every level is key to staying relevant in a rapidly changing market. 💡 Explore the Boomer CAAS Circle and our other Circle communities 📩 Subscribe to the Boomer Bulletin for insights, event updates, and thought leadership 🔗 Follow the CAAS Circle facilitators for more updates and expertise: Jim Boomer Twitter: @jimboomer LinkedIn: jimboomer Jacqueline Lombardo Twitter: @Jacqueline_BCI LinkedIn: jacquelinelombardo For more information about Boomer Consulting, visit boomer.com

Dec 23, 2025 • 8min
E306 - What happened in the Fall Marketing Business Development Circle

Dec 9, 2025 • 11min
E305 - What happened in the Fall Operations Circle

Nov 25, 2025 • 11min
E304 - What happened in the Fall Talent Circle Meeting
Welcome to the Boomer Briefing Podcast – your 20-minute insight into the conversations shaping the future of the accounting profession. On this episode, Jon Hubbard and Jim Boomer share highlights from the latest Talent Circle meeting, where HR and talent leaders came together to tackle the challenges and opportunities shaping their firms. From the strategic role of HR in firmwide planning to building a culture of clarity and accountability in feedback, this conversation explores how people-focused leaders are driving transformation. You'll also hear takeaways on HR technology adoption, cross-functional collaboration with IT and operations, and how talent leaders can secure—and maximize—their seat at the table in strategic planning. 💡 Explore the Boomer Talent Circle and our other Circle communities 📩 Subscribe to the Boomer Bulletin for insights, event updates, and thought leadership 🔗 Follow the Talent Circle facilitators for more updates and expertise: Jon Hubbard Twitter: @Jon_Hubbard LinkedIn: jonhubbard Jim Boomer Twitter: @jimboomer LinkedIn: jimboomer For more information about Boomer Consulting, visit boomer.com

Nov 11, 2025 • 18min
E303 - What happened in the Spring CAAS Circle Meeting
SHOW NOTES: Welcome to the Boomer Briefing Podcast – your 20-minute (or less) insight into the conversations shaping the future of the accounting profession. On this episode, Jon Hubbard and Jim Boomer go behind the scenes of the latest CAAS Circle meeting, where client accounting and advisory leaders gathered to share what's working, where they're evolving, and how they're preparing their firms for the future. From conversations around AI readiness and evolving career paths to proactive growth strategies and cross-selling opportunities, this episode uncovers the mindset shifts and strategic actions leaders are taking to scale their practices—and deliver deeper value to clients. 💡 Explore the Boomer CAAS Circle and our other Circle communities 📩 Subscribe to the Boomer Bulletin for insights, event updates, and thought leadership 🔗 Follow the CAAS Circle facilitators for more updates and expertise: Jon Hubbard Twitter: @jonhubbard_BCI LinkedIn: jonhubbard Jim Boomer Twitter: @jim_boomer LinkedIn: jimboomer For more information about Boomer Consulting, visit boomer.com #CAASCircle #BoomerCircle #ClientAdvisory #AccountingLeadership #AIinAccounting #FirmGrowth #CASCareers #OrganicGrowth #CrossSelling #TechStrategy #CASPracticeManagement

Oct 28, 2025 • 17min
E302 - What happened in the Spring Process Circle Meeting
Welcome to the Boomer Briefing Podcast – your 20-minute insight into the conversations shaping the future of the accounting profession. On this episode, Arianna Campbell and Amanda Wilke break down the key takeaways from the latest Process Circle meeting, where operations, innovation, IT, and project management leaders came together to discuss firmwide process improvement. From practical applications of AI—like Microsoft's CoPilot "purple button"—to the "aha" moment around integrating project, process, and change management frameworks, this episode explores how firms are aligning technology initiatives with people-focused strategies to drive meaningful transformation. 💡 Explore the Boomer Process Circle and our other Circle communities 📩 Subscribe to the Boomer Bulletin for insights, event updates, and thought leadership 🔗 Follow the Process Circle facilitators for more updates and expertise: Arianna Campbell Twitter: @arianna_BCI LinkedIn: ariannacampbell Amanda Wilkie Twitter: @AmandaWilkieBCI LinkedIn: amanda-wilkie-pmp For more information about Boomer Consulting, visit boomer.com

Oct 14, 2025 • 19min
E301 - What happened in the Spring Managing Partner Circle Meeting
Welcome to the Boomer Briefing Podcast – your 20-minute (or less) insight into the conversations shaping the future of the accounting profession. In this episode, Jim Boomer and Marc Stout unpack the highlights from the latest Managing Partner Circle meeting, where firm leaders gathered to explore what's working - and what's next. From revisiting compensation models to better align with firm vision, to the growing importance of project management and leadership pipelines, this conversation covers the real-world challenges facing today's managing partners. You'll hear key takeaways on how firms are adapting to new technologies like AI, using metrics to drive improvement, and rethinking succession planning to ensure sustainable growth. Whether you're focused on leadership transition, technology adoption, or refining firm strategy, this episode offers practical insights and peer-driven strategies to help your firm navigate change with confidence. 💡 Explore the Boomer Managing Partner Circle and our other Circle communities 📩 Subscribe to the Boomer Bulletin for insights, event updates, and thought leadership 🔗 Follow the Process Circle facilitators for more updates and expertise Marc Staut Twitter: @CPATechGeek LinkedIn: @mstaut Jim Boomer Twitter: @jimboomer LinkedIn: jimboomer For more information about Boomer Consulting, visit boomer.com


