Traction with the Tiger
Traction with the Tiger
Podcast Description
Hosted by the dynamic Chris Wittich, Traction with the Tiger is your go-to podcast for staying ahead in accounting, business, and beyond. Chris dives into hot topics, shares key business tips, and keeps you informed on industry trends. With a keen eye for what’s relevant, he welcomes engaging guests to share insights, experiences, and practical advice. Whether you're an accounting professional, business owner, or just curious about finance and strategy, Traction with the Tiger delivers expert insights, inspiration, and actionable takeaways.
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The podcast covers a range of topics related to accounting and business, focusing on practical advice and industry trends. Episodes delve into themes like work-life balance during busy tax seasons, navigating IRS challenges, and specialized financial strategies for sectors like restaurants and manufacturing. Specific episodes include candid discussions on the difficulties of tax season and practical estate planning strategies.

Hosted by the dynamic Chris Wittich, Traction with the Tiger is your go-to podcast for staying ahead in accounting, business, and beyond. Chris dives into hot topics, shares key business tips, and keeps you informed on industry trends. With a keen eye for what’s relevant, he welcomes engaging guests to share insights, experiences, and practical advice. Whether you’re an accounting professional, business owner, or just curious about finance and strategy, Traction with the Tiger delivers expert insights, inspiration, and actionable takeaways.
What are the biggest challenges facing accounting firms today? The 2026 AICPA Top Issues Survey offers a surprising answer: technology and AI.
In this episode of Traction with the Tiger, Chris Wittich breaks down the survey’s findings across firm sizes, from solo practitioners to firms with 500+ professionals. He explores why tax law complexity dominates the concerns of smaller firms, why staffing challenges are shifting, and why technology adoption and AI are the one issue affecting firms across the profession.
Chris also shares how Boyum Barenscheer is approaching AI adoption, from firm-wide initiatives to hands-on experimentation, and why learning to use these tools effectively may soon be as essential as knowing Excel.
The accounting profession is changing quickly. The opportunity may be figuring out how to choose your own adventure.

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