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Long gone are the misconceptions of certified public accountants (CPAs) as “number crunchers.” The role evolved decades ago to that of strategic advisor, and over the next five years and beyond, successful firms will need...

In our AI-enabled world of tech disruption and constant change, one leadership quality stands timelessly apart: authenticity. My prediction for 2025 and beyond is simple, but the repercussions are profound — leading with soul will...

HR leaders predict how recruitment challenges, investments in employee well-being, and the incoming presidential administration will impact the way people work in 2025....

As organizations prepare for the year ahead, there are plenty of changes expected to impact the world of work. With companies looking to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) technology, bring employees back into the office full-time,...

Growing Your Firm is the top podcast for firm owners to find tips, tactics, and strategies on how to scale their business and increase revenue. Hosted by Jetpack Workflow’s Founder & CEO, David Cristello....

The accounting industry is being shaken up as private equity (PE) firms increasingly set their sights on acquiring stakes in and consolidating accounting firms. This trend has created a seller’s market reminiscent of a hot housing market, with...

Is private equity killing or saving public accounting? What does the future hold for the accounting profession in the age of PE and AI? Rob Brown sits down with Tim Brackney, CEO of a private...

What sets entrepreneurs apart from other professions is their ability to spot business ideas. Even in seemingly crowded and oversaturated markets, skilled entrepreneurs can identify missed opportunities and create offerings that cater to unmet consumer...

Accounting and advisory firms are facing the confluence of two unprecedented trends: the advent and rapid adoption of cutting-edge technologies like ChatGPT Enterprise, as well as a historic talent shortage. These firms’ usual reliance on...

Rapid growth is an exciting development in business. Beyond increasing revenue and empowering team morale, it’s an opportunity for a business to expand operations in order to reach a wider audience of potential customers and...

Inevitably, middle-market accounting firms reach a seemingly binary crossroads: Scale up to capture more market share and revenue or maintain the existing firm culture that has been key to their success. Rapid growth can strain...

The accounting talent shortage is forcing CFOs to be more strategic and innovative to secure talent and ensure their accounting practices remain efficient and effective. The accounting industry is grappling with a talent shortage as...

Unlike the WNBA or Stanley tumblers, the accounting profession has fallen out of style, resulting in a certified public accountant (CPA) talent shortage. Many young professionals don’t see a CPA career as an appealing option...

Tim Brackney is the CEO of Springline Advisory, a financial and business advisory firm dedicated to reshaping the accounting and advisory landscape. In this episode, we talk about overcoming technology deficits in the financial services...

No two employees approach tasks in the exact same manner. Understanding and adapting to your team’s diverse working styles is critical to their overall productivity and harmony. To help you do this, 20 Forbes Business Council members...