CPA Insights - ACCOUNTING FIRMS ONLY

Staying Independent

Tuesday, November 17, 2026
12:55 pm - 1:45 pm

Private equity isn't inevitable. Accounting firms today have more options than ever—including remaining proudly independent. But independence requires firms to proactively address many of the same challenges that are driving others toward outside capital: growth, succession, talent, technology investment, partner retirements, capacity, and long-term strategic planning. In this session, firm leaders who have chosen to stay independent share how they're building sustainable, competitive firms on their own terms.