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The CPA Roll-Up’s AI Window, Part 2: The AI Arbitrage – Why the Window Hasn’t Closed (Yet)
If AI is the catalyst for the next breakout accounting platform, why hasn’t anyone built the unicorn yet? After dozens of private equity deals since 2020 and nearly every firm…
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Driving Enhanced Exit Multiples in CPA Roll-Ups: How Tech Integration Impacts IRR and Mitigates Deal Risks
Executive Summary The Pace of Consolidation Is Only Increasing PE-backed consolidation in the accounting profession is accelerating, with platforms acquiring regional and niche CPA firms at an unprecedented pace. But…
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Netgain Launches AI Enablement Services for Accounting Firms to Accelerate Adoption of AI
New offerings designed for CPA firm leaders and practitioners to gain proficiency and integrate AI assistants across core workflows MINNETONKA, Minn. – Nov. 13, 2025 – Netgain Technology, LLC, a…
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Your AI Operating Reset: The Once-in-a-Generation Unicorn Moment for CPA Firms
Every decade or two, an alignment happens that changes the trajectory of an entire profession. For accounting firms, that moment is now. AI has matured from a novelty to a…
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The Night of the Rampaging Frankenstack
It was a dark and stormy October night. CPA firms across the country were quietly preparing tax filings, reconciling accounts and sipping their pumpkin spice lattes. But in the shadows…
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Why Many Accounting Firms Can’t Afford to Ignore IT Headaches Anymore
Ask most CPA firm leaders what keeps them up at night and you’ll hear about staffing, tax deadlines and client expectations. Increasingly, though, IT issues sneak into that list for…
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Netgain Launches CPA Cloud Essentials – A Turnkey Azure Solution Tailored for Growth-Minded CPA Firms
New Fully Managed Offering Addresses Critical IT Challenges and Positions Firms to Accelerate AI-led Innovation MINNETONKA, Minn. — Aug. 6, 2025 — Netgain Technology, LLC, a leading provider of managed…
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Cloud vs. On-Prem: Why CPA Firms Are Moving to the Cloud
For many CPA firms, IT infrastructure has historically been an afterthought—something managed in-house with minimal investment beyond basic security and compliance needs. But as firms grow, expand services and adopt…
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The Productivity Shift in Accounting: Moving Beyond Billable Hours
For decades, CPA firms have measured success through billable hours—more hours, more revenue, more perceived productivity. However, in an industry where client expectations, regulatory pressures and operational demands continue to…
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Integrating IT to Foster Client-Centricity in CPA Practices
Accounting firms are witnessing a notable shift in client expectations. Clients now seek more than traditional number-crunching; they desire proactive communication, personalized services and seamless digital interactions. Firms that adapt…
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AI Governance for CPA Firms: Managing Security, Compliance and Ethical Risks
AI is no longer a novelty in accounting—it’s becoming a fundamental part of daily operations. From automating workflows to supporting financial analysis, AI-driven tools are offering CPA firms new efficiencies.…
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AI for CPA Firms: Practical Applications and Best Practices
AI adoption in CPA firms is shifting from curiosity to practical application. As firms explore how AI fits into their operations, understanding different approaches to implementation is critical. From automation…
