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leadership resources in 2025

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5 Great Resources to Grow as a Leader

In 2025, strong leadership will require a proactive approach to learning, adapting, and staying ahead of industry trends. To help you build your...

culture and growth

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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...

essential steps when making partner

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

Becoming a partner at an accounting firm isn't just a career milestone—it's a transformative leap that redefines your professional identity. While it...

Capacity Without People

2 min read

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

The accounting industry is facing a profound challenge: a talent crisis that’s reshaping the landscape of firm operations and growth. Each year,...

Partner Criteria

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

Over the years, I’ve consulted with numerous accounting firms, and a recurring theme is the lack of clear and transparent criteria for becoming a...

hybrid world

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The New Hybrid World Requires a Different Kind of Leader: Are You Ready?

I am sure you’ve heard the news. The hybrid workplace is here to stay! Even if you have most people coming to the office on the daily, they will...

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Navigating Millennials in Today’s Workplace

In today's rapidly evolving workforce, Millennials, also known as Generation Y, have emerged as a dominant force, especially within accounting firms....

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The Importance of Investing in Employee Experience: Hiring, Retention, Boomerang Opportunities, and More

In the accounting industry’s current labor market, investing in employee experience is crucial to sustaining your firm’s success. To retain top...