Brianne Smith Hart, Phd, CPA/PFS, ABV

Brianne Smith Hart is passionate about helping CPAs and business leaders rethink what is possible when they move beyond traditional compliance and embrace the future of the profession.

As a CPA, entrepreneur, and advocate for the evolution of advisory services, Brianne has dedicated her career to helping accounting professionals create more meaningful relationships with their clients, increase their value, and build businesses that are positioned for long-term success.

Through her speaking engagements, Brianne combines real-world experience, practical strategies, and forward-thinking insights to help audiences navigate the changing landscape of accounting, technology, and client advisory services.

Areas of Expertise

• The future of the accounting profession and the shift from compliance to advisory
• How CPAs can increase their value through proactive planning and strategic conversations
• Artificial intelligence and the opportunities it creates for accounting professionals
• Building a modern advisory practice that serves clients beyond tax preparation
• Client value creation, profitability, and business transformation
• The evolving role of the CPA as a trusted advisor

Why Brianne?

With years of experience working directly with individuals, businesses, and accounting professionals, Brianne brings a unique perspective that blends technical expertise with practical application.

She understands the challenges facing today’s professionals because she has lived them. From navigating the changing expectations of clients to embracing new technology and redefining the role of the CPA, Brianne provides actionable insights that audiences can immediately apply.

Her goal is simple: to inspire professionals to stop reacting to change and start leading it.

Whether speaking at conferences, professional organizations, firm retreats, or private events, Brianne delivers engaging presentations designed to educate, challenge, and empower audiences to think differently about the future of their profession.

Brianne is Available For

• Keynote presentations
• Accounting conferences
• State CPA society events
• Association meetings
• Firm retreats and strategic planning sessions
• Leadership development events
• CPE education programs
• Executive roundtables
• Client appreciation events
• Podcast guest appearances
• Panel discussions and moderated conversations

Both in-person and virtual presentations are available.

Signature Speaking Topics

The Advisory Shift

How today's CPAs can transition from compliance providers to indispensable strategic advisors.

Own Your Influence

What "personal capital" really means for those in finance. 

Interested in bringing Brianne to your next event?

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