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major accounting firm ipos on the way

every year, the 2025 rosenberg map survey asks the industry’s top consultants to share their observations from cpa firms across the country: how do you think the next 12 months will unfold? trends? predictions? other thoughts? also, how would you assess the last 12 months? trends? observations? struggles?

artificial intelligence will affect talent at multiple levels.

by allan koltin
 the rosenberg survey

the second cpa firm flip (present private equity firm replaced by another private equity firm) of a top 20 cpa firm will take place in early 2026.

the first “rollup/consolidator” flip (rollups with revenues between $100 and $500 million) will take place. interestingly, when these rollups sell their equity stake, they won’t be acquired by “mothership” cpa firms but rather will go larger pe firm rollups and/or new pe firms desirous to enter the accounting profession.

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there will be up to three initial public offerings (ipos) of significant accounting and consulting firms in 2026 and 2027. one might be a “tax only” cpa firm and the other two might be advisory and consulting firms.

by 2035, there will be six to eight cpa firms that are publicly traded (today cbiz is the only publicly traded cpa firm).
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advisory & consulting

clients need empathy

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 rory henry, a behavioral financial advisor, is the director at arrowroot family office and co-founder of afo wealth management forward. he has created a program to help accounting professionals incorporate holistic wealth management and proactive planning services into their practice.

think about a return on relationships.

by rory henry
the holistic guide to wealth management

in his iconic work, “meditationes sacrae” (1597), sir francis bacon wrote that “knowledge itself is power.” many scholars believe bacon wanted to further the idea that having and sharing knowledge is the cornerstone of reputation and influence – and therefore power. all achievements emanate from this philosophy.

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but in many areas such as business, finance, sports and the military, knowledge can be a competitive advantage. therefore, many are reluctant to share their knowledge with others.
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accounting influencers

don’t let ai sound smarter than you | accounting influencers

keep your own voice in charge.

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accounting influencers
with rob brown

in the race to stay relevant in accounting, artificial intelligence has emerged as both a powerful accelerator and a quiet threat. in this episode of the accounting influencers podcast, the conversation dives deep into how accountants can harness ai to amplify their visibility and credibility—without losing their authenticity.

ai tools like chatgpt, copilot, and jasper have made it easier than ever for professionals to create content that showcases their expertise. need a linkedin post, a client email, or a blog idea? you can generate it in seconds. but speed comes with a price. the danger, as host rob brown notes, is mistaking efficiency for originality.

“ai is fast. ai is smart. but ai has no soul,” says brown. “it’s never sat with a client in crisis or led a team through busy season. it hasn’t lived your story.”

the temptation to let ai speak for you is understandable. accountants are busy, and content creation can feel daunting. yet, when ai-generated posts sound polished but generic, professionals risk blending into the background. the very tool designed to help them stand out could make them indistinguishable.

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leadership

five principles of high-performing firms

transformation must occur at every level.

by anthony zecca
leading from the edge

“the world accommodates you for fitting in, but only rewards you for standing out.” – matshona dhiliwayo, author, “the art of winning.”

after your assessment of the leadership team, and the assessment of your own leadership, we move on to the challenge of answering the key question – what steps need to be taken (the road map) to move the firm from where it is today to a standout, high-performing firm?

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the call to action and question for you as the edge leader, for your leadership team, for your partners, and in fact for the entire firm to answer is, do you just want to fit in or are you willing to do what it will take to stand out? if you want to move to the top of the pack, what does the firm need to accomplish and how does leadership drive that transformation?

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advisory & consulting

the cycle of caas-chasm

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client needs evolve with their businesses.

by hitendra patil
client accounting services: the definitive success guide

again, what is the difference between cas and caas? many firms feel stuck in the middle, offering advisory in theory but not in execution. that gap is the caas-chasm. this article outlines the cycle that causes advisory initiatives to stall and helps you recognize the signs in your own firm. it’s the first step to breaking through.

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client accounting and advisory services (caas) is a fusion of traditional accounting services with advisory services that emerge from core accounting work. think of cas as a self-study course and caas as a guided workshop, but not necessarily in-person events.

caas is (needs to be) customized to individual client needs. caas must cater to the evolving demands of businesses in a changing economic, regulatory and technological landscape.
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