Accounting Influencers

In this episode of the Accounting Influencers Podcast, host Rob Brown speaks with Gale Crosley, one of the world's foremost strategic growth advisors to accounting firms. Together they explore why many CPA firms struggle with sustainable growth, the rise of private equity in the profession, and how firms can position themselves for long-term success.Key Takeaways-Strategic growth means sustainable, profitable, and efficient growth—not luck or market dependency.-Many accounting firms rely on opportunistic growth instead of a strategic plan.-Private equity is accelerating the adoption of C-suite roles in accounting firms.-Firms without a clear growth framework risk irrelevance or acquisition.-Chief Growth Officers (CGOs) are becoming vital for future-proofing firms.-Leadership alignment around growth strategies is crucial.-Entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial mindsets are game changers for CPA firms.You can check out the video version of this with visuals and graphics here on YouTube:https://youtu.be/VEsZugQ69cE