In this guest episode of the Bean Counter to Boss podcast, hosts Will Rush and James Goulsbra sit down with Luke Farren, founder of The Modern Firm, to explore the realities of leaving corporate stability for entrepreneurial freedom.

Luke shares his journey from leading integrations at Cooper Parry to launching The Modern Firm, a consultancy helping accountancy practices modernise through smarter tech, streamlined processes, and cultural change. Together, they unpack the traps firms fall into when chasing too much tech, why process should come before platforms, and how leaders can empower their teams to drive digital transformation from within.

Expect candid reflections, practical insights for accountants looking to start or scale their own practices, and a few laughs along the way.

Highlights:

• Why Luke left a corporate role to start The Modern Firm
• The importance of process over technology in modern accountancy practices
• How to choose the right tech stack (and avoid shiny-object syndrome)
• Building a team culture that supports change and innovation
• Why leadership means getting out of the way sometimes

Quickfire Round: Coffee vs tea, office vs remote, process vs tech, and a surprising take on curry pizzas.

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