In Episode 2 of The INSIDE Public Accounting Podcast, hosts Rob Brown and Chelsea Summers unpack the results of a pulse survey of 163 accounting firms on one of the profession’s most controversial trends: private equity.

Chelsea shares insights from IPA’s latest research, including how firm leaders are navigating growth, autonomy, and culture in a PE-influenced landscape. Are these firms growing faster? Yes. But is the pressure sustainable? That’s the bigger question.

Tune in for data-backed insights and commentary on:

• Why PE is top of mind for so many firms
• The split opinion among firm leaders
• Risks around autonomy, morale, and sustainability
• What PE-backed growth really looks like in practice
• Whether firms outside of PE deals still need to pay attention

📥 Download the full report at IPA Insights | Quarterly Accounting Industry Insights & Trends

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