Can Accounting Firms Stay Independent or Will PE Win?

by: Picture of Gary Shamis Gary Shamis on Feb 04, 2025

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The Author: Gary Shamis

Gary is the visionary behind Winding River Consulting, bringing decades of transformative leadership to the accounting profession. Widely recognized as one of the industry's most influential leaders, Gary has shaped the future of firms through strategic planning, national leadership, and the authorship of several books. He is an E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year, an Accounting Today’s (inaugural list of) Top Ten Managing Partner Elite honoree, and a consistent presence on the profession’s Most Influential lists. Gary remains a sought-after consultant and advisor to the profession’s most forward-thinking firm leaders. As the architect of WRC’s mission, he continues to mentor firm leaders with a values-first approach and deep belief in aligned leadership.

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Can Accounting Firms Stay Independent or Will PE Win?
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Stay Independent or PE

Is independence still a viable path for accounting firms, or is private equity inevitable? In this insightful conversation, Gary Shamis, founder of Winding River Consulting, breaks down the critical factors that determine a firm’s ability to remain independent. From partner alignment and leadership to culture and succession planning, Shamis explores the essential strategies firms must adopt to thrive without selling out.

Watch the full discussion to uncover the real impact of private equity and what it takes to secure your firm’s future.

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