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What Private Equity Means for Accounting Firms: Thought Leaders Explore Pros and Cons

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The first major deal by a private equity firm to acquire controlling interest in a top 20 accounting firm happened as recently as 2021, when TowerBrook Capital acquired EisnerAmper’s tax and consulting practice for an undisclosed amount. And a third group that is proactively expanding and diversifying services.

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Beyond Tax Season: How Accounting Firms Can Grow Sustainably

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Tax season is already in full swing and accounting firms across the country are working non-stop to meet the April filing deadline. However, many firms will struggle to keep their existing team busy when May rolls around and the last return has been filed. By Matt Bowen.

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Strategic partnerships and alliances for accounting firms: how to drive growth by pairing up

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For many accounting firms, this could lead to new services being delivered or access to alternative market segments — both vital at a time when average revenue growth has slowed to 5.7% — the lowest in eight years according to the latest Rosenberg Survey. Types of partnerships that will benefit your tax and accounting firm.

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Massachusetts CPA Firm Venning Set to Become Largest Minority Owned Firm in U.S.

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This strategic move marks a significant milestone in the firm’s growth and evolution, positioning it for even greater success in the future. The firm merged with Agawam, Massachusetts-based accounting firm, Corbin & Tapases on September 27. For more information about Venning and its services, visit www.venning.cpa

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Who Wants to See How Much Big 4 Revenue by Service Line Has Changed Since SOX?

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CPA Journal has published an intriguing deep dive into Big 4 revenue , specifically how the firms started making more money in advisory than audit or tax in the last 10+ years. Contributions to revenue from advisory services were the lowest (14%) in 2005, while assurance and tax services were 62% and 24%, respectively.

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Public Accounting Starting Salaries Expected to Increase Nearly 4% in 2024

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Starting salaries for roles in tax services are projected to increase an average of 3.6% in 2024, while audit and assurance services will see starting salaries likely go up an average of 3.8% next year, according to a CPA Practice Advisor analysis of public accounting pay data provided by specialized staffing firm Robert Half.

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Spotlighting Women in Advisory Practice: “We needed to focus on what people wanted,” says Erin Heath, CPA

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Heath attended a private college and took the requisite courses to become a certified public accountant, finishing a five-year degree in four years, then eventually getting married and moving back home. Erin Heath, CPA Heath began reaching out to clients and by the end of the year, she had tripled her tax revenue from the previous year.

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