Shaping the Future of Accounting

Helping firms, leaders, and innovative companies move the profession forward

The accounting profession is changing fast. Randy works with the people driving that change: firms building better cultures, leaders who want to know what is next, and innovative companies earning their place in the profession.

If you care about where the profession is headed, you are in the right place.

Speaking That Transforms Workplaces

Nationally recognized keynote speaker Randy Crabtree helps firms and organizations build people-first cultures where employees are engaged, healthy, and proud of their work. His keynotes on leadership, culture, and wellness have been delivered on stages across the country.

Stronger ◆ More Innovative ◆ More Connected

Stronger ◆ More Innovative ◆ More Connected ◆

Meet Randy

Randy Crabtree, CPA, is president of The Brainstorm Group. He hosts The Unique CPA, one of the most listened to podcasts in the profession, and founded the Bridging the Gap Conference. Accounting Today has named him one of its Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting three years running, in 2023, 2024, and 2025.

Randy previously founded Tri-Merit Specialty Tax Services, a three-time Inc. 5000 honoree. Today he speaks nationally on leadership, culture, and employee wellness, and through The Brain Trust he works with a small group of innovative companies to help them earn trust and build lasting relationships across the profession.

Randy's keynotes focus on key transformational topics:

Mental Health Awareness

Building a culture where employees feel safe, valued, and appreciated

Creating a People-First Culture

Shift your culture to value employee input and satisfaction

The Power of Leading with Vulnerability

Hear Randy’s own story of overcoming a significant health concern to learn his own limitations

Building the Mindset of an Engaged Team

Success begins with employees who are engaged in a purposeful mission 

Eliminating Bad Leadership Behaviors

The pursuit of individual and corporate success can create misguided actions in times of stress

Embracing Valuable Change

Opportunity and growth are closer than you think

Navigating Good and Bad Decisions in Your Journey

Self-evaluation requires honesty and vulnerability; begin now

Getting to the Intersection of Passion and Skills

See how meaningful work can elevate your life 

Let's Work Together

Book Randy to speak at your next event, or start a conversation about The Brain Trust, his Future of Accounting Partner Program for companies making a positive impact on the profession.