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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.

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Rachel Anevski, DBA, PHR, SHRM-CP: Jun 23, 2026

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...

Accounting Culture Hiring

Building Enterprise Value as an Independent Firm

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Building Enterprise Value as an Independent Firm

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Brian Blaha: Jun 11, 2026

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

Accounting Firm Growth Growth Strategy Growth Framework

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

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David Toth: Feb 04, 2026

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

Accounting Firm Growth Digital Strategy Podcast

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

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David Toth: Jan 28, 2026

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

Accounting Digital Digital Strategy

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

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Gary Shamis: Dec 15, 2025

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

Accounting Firm Growth Digital Strategy Podcast

rethinking the accounting talent mix in age of AI

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Rethinking the Accounting Talent Mix in the Age of AI

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Brian Blaha, CPA, and Dr. Rachel Anevski: Oct 14, 2025

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

Accounting Firm Growth ai

Strategic framework for AI Success

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

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Brian Blaha: Oct 14, 2025

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

Accounting Growth Strategy ai

building an AI use case roadmap

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Building an AI Use Case Roadmap for Accounting Firms

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Brian Blaha: Oct 14, 2025

Generative AI is no longer theoretical: it’s already reshaping the accounting profession. Tax software vendors are embedding AI copilots, Big 4 firms...

Accounting ai

Digital Marketing Roadmap

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From Overwhelmed to In Control: A Digital Marketing Roadmap for Accounting Firms

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David Toth: Sep 16, 2025

“We don’t even know where to start.” That was the most common response we heard in our latest survey of accounting firm leaders heading into the...

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