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Gary Shamis

Articles by Gary Shamis.

PE History
Accounting

PE Investments Into Accounting Firms: Is History Repeating Itself?

PE investments in accounting firms mirror the failures of the 1990s. Today's firms must tread carefully, learning from ...

Sep 30, 2024
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Leadership

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

Explore the evolving role of the "Trusted Advisor" in the CPA profession and the shift towards transactional ...

Aug 19, 2024
employee incentives
Leadership

Employee Incentives Take Engagement to the Next Level

Discover how innovative financial incentives can attract and retain top talent, driving growth and success in ...

Feb 09, 2024
Rainmakers vs. Mistmakers: Building a Culture of Practice Growth
Firm Growth

Rainmakers vs. Mistmakers: Building a Culture of Practice Growth

Not every firm needs a rainmaker to grow. Read on to learn how building a culture of mistmakers can be just as powerful ...

Oct 13, 2022
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Firm Growth

The Value of Innovation

Firms that fail to innovate will stagnate. In this article Gary Shamis, Winding River Consulting's CEO, discusses the ...

Aug 29, 2022
The Great Spin-off: How Firms Can Prepare for Advisory Spin-offs
Leadership

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

Is the accounting industry stands on the edge of a seismic shake-up with the recent advisory spin-offs at Ernst & ...

Jul 21, 2022
Addressing Conflict as a Managing Partner
Management

Addressing Conflict as a Managing Partner

Addressing conflict as a managing partner is stressful and complicated work for any managing partner. But it is ...

Jan 31, 2022
How Do You Train a Remote or Hybrid Workforce?
Employees

How Do You Train a Remote or Hybrid Workforce?

It would be a mistake to view virtual training as less meaningful than in-person methods. Learn how to train a remote ...

Jan 04, 2022
Why Invest in Health and Wellness at Your Firm?
Management

Why Invest in Health and Wellness at Your Firm?

Health and wellness programs are inclusive, non-intimidating opportunities to bring people together and maximize team ...

Dec 16, 2021

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