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The Path to Partner Hasn't Disappeared

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The Path to Partner Hasn't Disappeared. It Just Looks Different.

The next generation of accounting firm leaders still wants to make partner. We hear it consistently in firm interviews, and the data backs it up. The...

Five Levers That Separate Firms

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Five Levers That Separate Firms Building Enterprise Value from Firms Talking About it

Most professional services firms are still built to distribute income. While that model made sense for decades, it no longer sets firms up to win....

AI Didn't Solve Your Talent Problem. It Just Moved It.

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AI Didn't Solve Your Talent Problem. It Just Moved It.

AI Didn't Solve Your Talent Problem. It Just Moved It. Firms that cut entry-level hiring because AI absorbed the compliance work made a reasonable...

Building Enterprise Value as an Independent Firm

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Building Enterprise Value as an Independent Firm

Brian Blaha, CPA, Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer at Winding River Consulting, joins host Rob Brown on the Inside Public Accounting Podcast...

From growth strategies to bold industry predictions — this episode is packed with insights every accounting and professional services leader needs.   Join Kunal Mehra, Managing Partner & Co-Founder, SW India, as he sits down with Gary Shamis, CEO of Winding River Consulting, to unpack the future of CPA firms, the rise of digital transformation, the role of technology, and the leadership mindset required to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving profession.   Whether you're a CPA, firm leader, entrepreneur, or industry professional, this conversation offers sharp, actionable takeaways to fuel your growth journey.

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Making Waves: Pinion's Christina Ricke on Building a People-First Approach to AI Adoption

In a recent episode of Making Waves, David Toth, Chief Growth Officer of Winding River Consulting, sat down with Christina Ricke, Principal and...

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Seven Minutes a Day: Michael Liner's Blueprint for TikTok Success

Michael Liner runs a 95-person disability law practice serving over 10,000 clients nationwide. Last year, leads from TikTok alone generated more than...

From growth strategies to bold industry predictions — this episode is packed with insights every accounting and professional services leader needs.   Join Kunal Mehra, Managing Partner & Co-Founder, SW India, as he sits down with Gary Shamis, CEO of Winding River Consulting, to unpack the future of CPA firms, the rise of digital transformation, the role of technology, and the leadership mindset required to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving profession.   Whether you're a CPA, firm leader, entrepreneur, or industry professional, this conversation offers sharp, actionable takeaways to fuel your growth journey.

Future CPA Playbook: Growth, Innovation & What’s Next

From growth strategies to bold industry predictions — this episode is packed with insights every accounting and professional services leader needs....

rethinking the accounting talent mix in age of AI

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Rethinking the Accounting Talent Mix in the Age of AI

The traditional accounting firm structure, based on a pyramid of leverage with junior staff feeding work to senior partners, is becoming increasingly...

Strategic framework for AI Success

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Define, Design, Deploy: A Strategic Framework for AI Success in CPA Firms

For managing partners, the AI question is no longer “if” but “how”—how to turn investment into measurable value without disrupting firm culture. In...