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Compliance is no longer the centerpiece of the accounting profession. In this data-driven discussion, Rob Brown and Chelsea Summers explore how consulting and advisory services are becoming the true growth engine for firms of all sizes. 

Using insights from the IPA Practice Management Report, they break down the rise of non-compliance revenue — now over 43% among the largest firms — and what this shift means for pricing models, staffing and firm strategy. 

Discover why firms that invest in advisory practices are seeing higher profitability, stronger client loyalty, and leaner operations. Plus, learn how Client Advisory Services (CAS), IT consulting and digital transformation work are creating a new definition of what an accounting firm really is. 

We’ll talk about: 

• Advisory vs. compliance: the new revenue balance 
• How firms are blending accountants, technologists and analysts 
• Why pricing models must evolve beyond billable hours 
• CAS and consulting as sustainable growth drivers 
• The redefined accounting firm of the future