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The Diamond Org Chart Is a Succession Problem in Disguise
Blake Oliver 8/19/26 Blake Oliver 8/19/26

The Diamond Org Chart Is a Succession Problem in Disguise

What happens when a firm stops turning managers into partners? That's the real question hiding behind the "diamond" org chart everyone in accounting firm management is talking about.

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The Private Equity Accounting Bet Is Starting to Look Shaky
Blake Oliver 6/11/26 Blake Oliver 6/11/26

The Private Equity Accounting Bet Is Starting to Look Shaky

CBIZ's stock is down 51% over the past year. The market is sending a signal. And if you've been watching private equity's push into accounting, you should pay attention to it.

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"You Are Right to Be Worried" — A PE-backed Accounting Firm CEO's Honest Take
Accounting Blake Oliver 5/23/25 Accounting Blake Oliver 5/23/25

"You Are Right to Be Worried" — A PE-backed Accounting Firm CEO's Honest Take

David Wurtzbacher explains how his "anti-rollup" model at Ascend helps accounting firms maintain independence while accessing enterprise resources.

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Beyond partnerships: A conversation with Ryan Spohn of Sikich
Accounting Blake Oliver 10/19/24 Accounting Blake Oliver 10/19/24

Beyond partnerships: A conversation with Ryan Spohn of Sikich

Discover how abandoning outdated structures can attract top talent, improve performance metrics, and revolutionize client satisfaction.

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