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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...

retaining talent vs. retaining people

3 min read

Retaining Talent vs. Retaining People

One of the toughest challenges in any organization, particularly in our industry, is understanding the difference between retaining talent and...

essential steps when making partner

5 min read

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...

leader day 1

2 min read

Are You Ready for Day 1 as a Managing Partner or Major Leadership Role? Insights for Aspiring Leaders

We often joke at MPB | Leadership Accelerated that the next Managing Partner elected for your firm was the person who happened to be in the bathroom...

Partner Criteria

5 min read

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...

cover image - trusted advisor

2 min read

Is the 'Trusted Advisor' a Thing of the Past?

Reprinted with permission from Accounting Today When the CPA profession was born many years ago, we started as bookkeepers, tax preparers and...

basic training bootcamp

1 min read

Winding River Consulting Announces Launch of “Basic Training Bootcamp” for New and Emerging Accounting Firm Partners

Cleveland, OH, June 25, 2024 — Winding River Consulting is excited to announce the launch of its newest leadership development program — Basic...

Millenials Header

6 min read

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....

the future

2 min read

Build a Great Business and Your Firm Controls the Future

Every firm has three options today: merge up, sell to PE, or stay independent. The firms in control of these options are the ones building a great...