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rusted advisor

4 min read

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

Recently, a friend of WRC and former client - Brandon Hall - put together his perspective on Gary Shamis's latest article around The Trusted Advisor....

elevating leadership

3 min read

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

110 attendees come together in Chicago for the 3rd Annual Winning Ways Conference In the heart of a rapidly changing profession, where firms must...

talent and technology

4 min read

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

In a recent episode of Making Waves, David Toth, Chief Growth Officer of Winding River Consulting, sat down with David Wurtzbacher, Founder and CEO...

culture and growth

2 min read

Balancing Culture and Growth in Accounting Firms

Accounting firms today face a pivotal decision: pursue aggressive growth or preserve the unique culture that has fueled their success. As firms...

Less Taxing

4 min read

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

In a recent episode of Making Waves, David Toth, Chief Growth Officer of Winding River Consulting, sat down with Gwen Nichols, Owner & CEO of Nichols...

shine a light

2 min read

Try This: Shine a Light

In leadership, few metaphors are as powerful and resonant as “Leaders create the weather,” a phrase eloquently expressed by Dr. Jonathan Reams. This...

retaining talent vs. retaining people

3 min read

Retaining Talent vs. Retaining People

One of the toughest challenges in any organization, particularly in our industry, is understanding the difference between retaining talent and...

stand out

3 min read

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

"What is your firm's special sauce?" Welcome to another edition of Growth with Toth, where we explore strategies for leadership, growth, and success...

PE History

4 min read

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...