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2026 Digital Deep Dive Summit

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Digital Deep Dive 2026: Growth by Design, Not by Reaction

Digital Deep Dive 2026 Recap: Growth by Design, Not by Reaction The accounting profession isn’t evolving gradually... it’s shifting in real time. At...

Attracting and Retaining Talent

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Attracting and Retaining Talent: Why Leadership, Not Perks, Differentiates Firms

Many professional services firms talk endlessly about a "talent shortage," yet the people they most want to keep are already in the building. Or...

Train Your Successor: Why Leadership Development Is the Real Talent Strategy in Professional Services

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Train Your Successor: Why Leadership Development Is the Real Talent Strategy in Professional Services

Professional services firms have long operated under a comforting assumption: hire smart people, keep them busy, wait long enough, and leaders will...

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...

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....

Advisory J-Curve

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Building an Advisory Practice Requires Enduring the J-Curve

Every accounting firm wants advisory revenue. The data confirms it: 80% of firms report increasing client demand for financial planning and business...

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...

advisory services vs advisory mindset

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Advisory Services vs. Advisory Mindset: The Real Path to Becoming a Trusted Advisor

In an era where CPA firms are battling commoditization, talent shortages, and rising client expectations, one truth has become clear: it’s not enough...

How CPA Firms Can Find the Right Leadership Development Partner

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How CPA Firms Can Find the Right Leadership Development Partner

Today, many accounting firms continue to operate with an internal paradox: expecting partners and managers who were primarily rewarded for technical...