Gary Shamis

Gary founded Winding River in 2016 after growing SS&G to the 37th largest firm in the U.S. Now, Gary is working hard to help firms stay viable and win in today's climate.

PE History

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PE Investments Into Accounting Firms: Is History Repeating Itself?

Reprinted with permission from Accounting Today. In recent months, we have seen much written about the growing involvement of private equity firms in...

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Is the 'Trusted Advisor' a Thing of the Past?

Reprinted with permission from Accounting Today When the CPA profession was born many years ago, we started as bookkeepers, tax preparers and...

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Employee Incentives Take Engagement to the Next Level

Reprinted with permission from Accounting Today. There is no greater challenge facing the accounting profession today than that of recruiting and...

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Rainmakers vs. Mistmakers: Building a Culture of Practice Growth

Every firm wants a rainmaker: a supremely talented professional who’s the linchpin of revenue generation for the entire firm. When it comes to...

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The Value of Innovation

It’s long been my view that the accounting profession is one primarily made up of followers. I don’t mean that in terms of leadership – there are...

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The Great Spin-off: How Firms Can Prepare for Advisory Spin-offs

With the news that both Ernst & Young and Deloitte are actively exploring spinning off their advisory businesses, the accounting industry stands on...

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Change Management: A Leadership Skill every Managing Partner needs to Master

Change is inevitable. Great business leaders have practices in place that help them see a shift in the status quo and proactively plan for it. All...

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Addressing Conflict as a Managing Partner

How to handle difficult conversations and know when to get involved. Addressing conflict as a managing partner and leading difficult discussions with...

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How Do You Train a Remote or Hybrid Workforce?

This is a question on many of our minds. As we face the reality of long-term remote and hybrid work arrangements, the facts are clear: Accounting...