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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.

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
essential steps when making partner
Leadership

5 Essential Steps to Take After Making Partner at an Accounting Firm

Essential steps for new partners at accounting firms: understand roles, build client relationships, develop leadership ...

Sep 19, 2024
Scott Allen
Leadership

Scott Allen Joins Winding River as Leadership Consultant

Scott Allen joins Winding River Consulting as Leadership Consultant, enhancing their leadership development with his ...

Sep 19, 2024
leader day 1
Leadership

Are You Ready for Day 1 as a Managing Partner or Major Leadership Role? Insights for Aspiring Leaders

Preparing for a major leadership role? Discover key insights to help aspiring leaders navigate the challenges and ...

Sep 19, 2024
Teri Schaffer Joins WRC
Leadership

Teri Schaffer Joins Winding River as Leadership Consultant

Leadership expert Teri Schaffer joins Winding River Consulting, bringing over 30 years of experience to enhance ...

Sep 13, 2024
Capacity Without People
Accounting

Building Firm Capacity Without People: Navigating the Talent Crisis in Accounting

Navigating the talent crisis in accounting requires strategic solutions to build firm capacity without adding ...

Aug 28, 2024
Partner Criteria
Leadership

So, What Makes a Partner? Establishing Criteria for Partnership in an Accounting Firm

Discover the key criteria for partnership in an accounting firm, from professional experience to communication skills. ...

Aug 27, 2024
cover image - trusted advisor
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
Jessica Freiburg
Leadership

Sassetti’s Jessica Freiburg On Strategic Growth as an Independent, Women-Owned Firm

Discover how Jessica Freiburg of Sassetti navigates strategic growth as a women-owned firm in the accounting industry. ...

Aug 16, 2024

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