The RightNOW Podcast

Welcome to the RightNOW podcast, hosted by Derek Distin, Sr. Director of Customer Experience for Rightworks.In this episode of the RightNOW Podcast, Derek is joined by special guests Adam Orlowski, Sr. Vice President & Chief Technical Officer for Tax and Accounting in North America at Wolters Kluwer, and John Barnes, Vice President for Firm Management Solutions. Together, they explore the evolution of accounting—from its ancient origins to the technology-driven changes shaping the profession today. What does the future hold for accountants? How can firms adapt to stay competitive? Tune in for expert insights, industry trends, and a deep dive into the tools transforming firm management. Learn more about Rightworks: https://bit.ly/49OKIF8Follow Rightworks on social:Twitter: https://twitter.com/rightworks_Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rightworksllcLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rightworksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rightworks_YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Rightworks_

Show Notes

Welcome to the RightNOW podcast, hosted by Derek Distin, Sr. Director of Customer Experience for Rightworks.

In this episode of the RightNOW Podcast, Derek is joined by special guests Adam Orlowski, Sr. Vice President & Chief Technical Officer for Tax and Accounting in North America at Wolters Kluwer, and John Barnes, Vice President for Firm Management Solutions. Together, they explore the evolution of accounting—from its ancient origins to the technology-driven changes shaping the profession today. What does the future hold for accountants? How can firms adapt to stay competitive? Tune in for expert insights, industry trends, and a deep dive into the tools transforming firm management. Learn more about Rightworks: https://bit.ly/49OKIF8

Follow Rightworks on social:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/rightworks_
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rightworksllc
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rightworks
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rightworks_
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Rightworks_

What is The RightNOW Podcast?

In this podcast series, Derek Distin, Vice President of Community at Rightworks, sits down with several of our RightNOW sponsors to discuss the state of the accounting profession and its future.

The RightNOW 2025 is the ultimate mid-year conference for accounting and tax pros. It will be held May 19-21 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Register today at www.rightworks.com/rightnow2025.