Private equity dollars continue to reshape the accounting and advisory industry; however, many firms are choosing to grow without giving up control. In a recent CPA Practice Advisor article, GHJ’s Chief Strategy Officer Mari-Anne Kehler and GHJ’s Search and Staffing Practice Leader Derrick Coleman discuss the case for independence amidst an industry flush with private equity-backed mergers and acquisitions.
The article features insight from CalCPA’s CEO Denise Froemming, CPAcon’s Founder and Owner Kendale King, GHJ’s Managing Partner Tom Barry and GHJ’s Director of IT Jerry Leever.
Together, these leaders examine:
- Building high-value services, strengthening relationships and scaling responsibly as an independent firm
- Leveraging strong leadership as a powerful business strategy
- Establishing culture as the foundation on which independent firms build lasting success
- Implementing technology to enhance, not replace, professional judgment
- Investing in scalable systems, leadership and innovation to match the rigor of private equity-backed organizations while maintaining the freedom of an independent firm
Learn more by reading the full article: Growth Strategies for Independent Professional Services Firms.
