The INSIDE Public Accounting Podcast

INSIDE Public Accounting

Private Equity

Accounting Profession

Advisory Services

Accounting Firms

Mergers and Acquisitions

Outsourcing

Succession Planning

Accounting

CPA Firms

Public Accounting

Benchmarking

Revenue Per FTE

IPA Practice Management Survey

Client Advisory Services

Data-Driven Decision Making

Artificial Intelligence

IPA 500

CPA License

Pricing Strategy

Firm Performance

Welcome to The INSIDE Public Accounting Podcast — a show for accounting firm leaders who want to make smarter, data-driven decisions and stay ahead of industry change. Each episode explores what IPA’s trusted benchmarking data reveals about firm performance, leadership and the future of the profession. From private equity and offshoring to partner compensation and the talent pipeline, we dive into... more

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A First Look at Early Data from the 2026 IPA Survey

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4 Jun 2026

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Designing a Firm for the Future

2 Jun 2026 • 31 min

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Is Your Governance Built for What’s Ahead? (Part 2)

26 May 2026 • 24 min

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Is Your Governance Built for What’s Ahead? (Part 1)

19 May 2026 • 27 min

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From Reactive to Intentional: What’s Emerging Across the Profession

14 May 2026 • 10 min

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Benefits That Matter: Rethinking the Employee Experience

12 May 2026 • 24 min

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The True Cost of Losing Your Best People

5 May 2026 • 24 min

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Can Firms Build Enterprise Value Without Selling? (Part 2)

30 Apr 2026 • 26 min

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Recent Guests

Gary Thomson

Consultant at Thompson Consulting, governance expert

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David Bundy

Consultant at Thompson Consulting, former firm leader

Thompson Consulting

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Brian Blaha

Consulting leader focused on strategy, growth, governance, long-term value creation

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Jeff Pawlow

Principal and Chief Execution Officer at Brady Martz

Brady Martz

Episode: From Strategy to Results: The Role of a Chief Execution Officer

Stuart Ferguson

Managing Partner at Point Advisory, leading Stout Strategy

Point Advisory / Stout Strategy

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Brannon Poe

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Accountants Flight Plan

Episode: Private Equity & CPA Firm M&A: What Owners Need to Know

Michael Bannon

Managing Director with CSG Partners, leads ESOP Center

CSG Partners

Episode: ESOPS, Succession & The Future of Firm Ownership with Michael Bannon

Kennedy Backer

Director of the Rosenberg Survey

Rosenberg Survey

Episode: Zooming In on Firm Performance with the Rosenberg Survey

Matt Rampe

Partner at Rosenberg Associates, helping CPA firms navigate growth and strategy.

Rosenberg Associates

Episode: Future-Proofing Your CPA Firm with Matt Rampe

Hosts

Rob Brown

Co-founder of the Accounting Influencers Roundtable; host/co-host of the IPA Podcast; long-standing figure in accounting firm benchmarking and leadership discussions.

Chelsea Summers

Executive Director of IPA; co-host/producer involved in curating benchmarking insights and leading discussions on firm performance and leadership.

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Can Firms Build Enterprise Value Without Selling? (Part 2)

Q: What are the top drivers of enterprise value in today's accounting firms?

Primary drivers include sustainable top-line growth, a strong talent model to develop the next generation of leaders, and effective technology leadership to navigate AI integration, all supported by opportunistic yet well-aligned M&A when it fits the strategy.

Private Equity & CPA Firm M&A: What Owners Need to Know

Q: What should smaller firms prioritize if they want to be attractive buyers or sellers?

Smaller firms should prioritize profitability, building a solid team, and improving systems to reduce owner dependence; for those considering selling, getting the internal alignment on timing and roles, and focusing on clean, scalable processes will make them more attractive to buyers, including PE-backed groups, who value efficiency and clear governance structures.

Private Equity & CPA Firm M&A: What Owners Need to Know

Q: What signals should firm owners look for to know when to sell?

Key signals include a stable and scalable client base, low client dependence, strong leadership bench, and signs that partners are either burnt out or aligned in exit timing; plateau in growth and dependency on a few clients can also indicate readiness to explore a sale, while internal readiness and process improvements can increase deal value.

Private Equity & CPA Firm M&A: What Owners Need to Know

Q: Tell us about the state of CPA firm M&A and how the landscape looks today.

Brannon explains that the market is very active with private equity conversations widespread among top firms; buyers seek profitable, team-driven practices with scalable operations and clear succession planning. He notes that while there are many buyers, including PE-backed entities, the value often hinges on culture fit, governance, and the ability to sustain growth post-close. The market overall remains favorable for sellers, with more options and potential for strategic alignment beyond a pure price play.

What’s Holding Firms Back? An IPA Listener Q&A

Q: What is the single most valuable training course for a future CPA leader?

People leadership and business economics are the most valuable, as technical accounting alone does not prepare leaders to run a firm; understanding how firms make money and how people are motivated is crucial.

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8. Kennedy Backer

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