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Has Accounting Lost Its Way?

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Has Accounting Lost Its Way?

Reprinted with permission from Accounting Today. I recently found myself reflecting on the state of our profession while reading about today's most...

Jeff Call bennett Thrasher

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Scaling Smart: Jeff Call’s Blueprint for Growth, Culture, and Leadership

In this episode of Making Waves, host David Toth sits down with Jeff Call, Managing Partner and CEO of Bennett Thrasher (BT)—one of the...

Biggest Mistakes New Partners Make

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The Biggest Mistakes New Partners Make and How to Overcome Them

Welcome to the partnership table—where the stakes are higher, the coffee is stronger, and the decisions are bigger. You’ve officially earned your...

PE Disruption

PE Disruption in Accounting: What Leaders Need to Know

Private equity is transforming the accounting industry, reshaping mergers and acquisitions, and presenting both challenges and opportunities for...

staying indepndent with PE

Can Accounting Firms Stay Independent or Will PE Win?

Is independence still a viable path for accounting firms, or is private equity inevitable? In this insightful conversation, Gary Shamis, founder of...

From $225K to $100M: The CPA Firm Blueprint for Advisory Services That Scale - Gary Shamis

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How Gary Shamis Built a $100M CPA Firm: Lessons in Growth, Strategy, and Sustainability

Gary Shamis' journey from a small $225K CPA firm to a powerhouse worth $100M is nothing short of remarkable. His story offers invaluable lessons for...

overcoming procrastination

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Overcoming Procrastination

“We are all procrastinators.” I heard a managing partner say this about himself and his partners the other day. He’s not alone – we see it across our...

Michael Simpson Brinker

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Michael Simpson on Leadership, Innovation, and Growth at Brinker Simpson

In this episode of Making Waves, host David Toth connects with Michael Simpson, Managing Partner of Brinker Simpson, a $14 million firm making...

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...