The conversation around outsourcing and offshoring in public accounting has shifted. What was once viewed with hesitation is now firmly part of the playbook for firms across the country.

In this episode of the INSIDE Public Accounting Podcast, hosts Rob Brown and Chelsea

Summers dive into the numbers behind the trend. Drawing on IPA’s exclusive survey data, they explore:

• How outsourcing has grown across revenue bands, with nearly half of firms participating     
• The role of labor shortages in accelerating adoption
• What larger firms are doing differently—and what smaller firms can learn from them
• How outsourcing is reshaping client communications and internal career paths
• The risks, from security to staff integration, and how leading firms are addressing them.
• Where the next three to five years may take the profession—including specialized services, nearshoring and technology-enabled collaboration

Whether you’re a managing partner weighing capacity solutions or a team member curious about how outsourcing affects your role, this episode brings clarity to one of the most significant shifts in accounting operations.