Editor-in-Chief
Accounting Today
Daniel Hood has been editor-in-chief of Accounting Today since 2011; he joined Accounting Today as managing editor in 1998. A graduate of Georgetown University, he has also served as a business editor for the New York Daily News, and as a production editor for The Wall Street Journal Europe. He is the author of five novels and a guidebook to New York City.
In this session, a panel of top experts and deal-makers (including our conference co-chairs) will survey the current state of play in the accounting profession — covering everything from what types of firms can expect to be able to make a PE deal and how those deals are changing, and how that is impacting the broader profession, laying a groundwork for the more granular discussions to come on Day 2.
Get ready for a dynamic, fast-paced session where thought leaders in private equity and capital funding take the stage to share their perspectives on its role in accounting. Each speaker will have just 6 minutes to present, ensuring focused, high-energy discussions. This is your chance to hear from industry experts and learn how different firms are navigating the intersection of private equity and accounting. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and actionable takeaways.
Private equity is reshaping the accounting profession—fueling growth and modernization for some firms, while raising concerns for others. Drawing on exclusive joint survey data from Accounting Today and Intapp, this session will feature Intapp’s Global Managing Principal for Accounting & Consulting, Tom Koehler, alongside Grant Thornton Advisors LLC CEO Jim Peko.
Jim Peko will share his firsthand experience leading through a private equity transformation, while Tom Koehler will offer unique insights and experience powering transformation in leading global firms.
Together, they will tackle a key question many firm leaders are asking: Can private equity catalyze transformation, and what does it mean for cultural and structural dynamics?
Our co-chairs return to the stage to wrap up the event, highlighting the most important takeaways from the previous two days, offering their key insights, and taking questions from the audience.