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Developing judgement, not just technical skill
Leadership

Developing Judgment, Not Just Technical Skill: A Materiality Framework for Leadership Readiness in the AI Era

Discover a framework that prioritizes judgment development in leadership, essential for navigating the AI era and ...

Apr 29, 2026
2026 Digital Deep Dive Summit
Digital marketing

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

Explore how accounting firms can achieve strategic growth by design, leveraging AI, digital marketing, and human ...

Apr 06, 2026
Attracting and Retaining Talent
Firm Growth

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

Leadership, not perks, drives talent retention. Discover how effective leadership development can transform your firm ...

Mar 23, 2026
Train Your Successor: Why Leadership Development Is the Real Talent Strategy in Professional Services
Leadership

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

Discover why leadership development is crucial for professional services firms and how to build a sustainable ...

Mar 23, 2026
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.
Accounting

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

David Toth, Chief Growth Officer of Winding River Consulting, sat down with Christina Ricke, Principal and People ...

Feb 04, 2026
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.
Accounting

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

Explore future growth and innovation in CPA firms with Gary Shamis and Kunal Mehra, focusing on digital transformation ...

Dec 15, 2025
Advisory J-Curve
Firm Growth

Building an Advisory Practice Requires Enduring the J-Curve

Learn how to successfully build an advisory practice by understanding and enduring the J-curve. Discover key strategies ...

Dec 09, 2025
rethinking the accounting talent mix in age of AI
Accounting

Rethinking the Accounting Talent Mix in the Age of AI

How AI is transforming accounting talent needs, reshaping firm structures, and redefining skills for future success. ...

Oct 14, 2025
advisory services vs advisory mindset
Leadership

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

Learn the difference between offering advisory services and embodying an advisory mindset to become a trusted advisor ...

Oct 14, 2025

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