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A collective of information through various types of media focused on leadership, growth, strategy and data in the accounting and advisory sectors.

innovation and strategy
Leadership

Josh Beck on Pairing Innovation with a People-First Strategic Growth

Josh Beck discusses how innovation and a people-first approach have driven MarksNelson Advisory's strategic growth from ...

Dec 13, 2024
rusted advisor
Leadership

Is the Trustsed Advisor a Dead Concept - from the eyes of M.P., Brandon Hall

Explore the shift from relationship-based CPA services to a transactional model and its implications for the accounting ...

Dec 02, 2024
elevating leadership
Leadership

Winning Ways 2024 Recap: Elevating Leadership, Driving the Future of Accounting

Winning Ways 2024 Conference recap: Elevating leadership in accounting through impactful sessions, networking, and ...

Nov 20, 2024
talent and technology
Leadership

Making Waves: Ascend CEO David Wurtzbacher On Winning with Talent and Technology

Discover how Ascend CEO David Wurtzbacher leverages talent and technology to propel CPA firms into industry leaders, ...

Nov 15, 2024
culture and growth
Accounting

Balancing Culture and Growth in Accounting Firms

Explore how accounting firms can balance growth with cultural preservation to attract top talent, ensure client ...

Nov 13, 2024
Less Taxing
Leadership

Less Taxing: How Nichols & Company CEO Gwen Nichols Is Building a Better Model for Small Firms

Discover how Gwen Nichols is transforming Nichols & Company by focusing on leadership development, innovative ...

Nov 11, 2024
shine a light
Leadership

Try This: Shine a Light

Discover how leaders can transform organizational culture by recognizing small wins, boosting employee engagement, and ...

Oct 29, 2024
retaining talent vs. retaining people
Accounting

Retaining Talent vs. Retaining People

Understanding the crucial difference between retaining talent and retaining people can drive your firm’s growth and ...

Oct 15, 2024
stand out
Digital marketing

The Myth of Differentiation — How CPA Firms Can Stand Out in a Crowded Market

Discover how CPA firms can go beyond generic claims of "great people" and "client service" to find their true ...

Oct 01, 2024

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