--- title: News (2) description: Accounting Industry News (2) --- [![The Visionary Group](https://thinkvisionary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Visionary-Group-Logo_HDPI.png)](https://thinkvisionary.com/) - [Home](https://thinkvisionary.com/) - [M&A](https://thinkvisionary.com/mergers-acquisitions/) - [Organic Growth](https://thinkvisionary.com/organic-growth/) - [Build to Evolve™](https://thinkvisionary.com/build-to-evolve/) - [Speaking](https://thinkvisionary.com/speaking/) - [News](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/) - [Team](https://thinkvisionary.com/team/) - [Contact](https://thinkvisionary.com/contact/) [Calculate Your Value](https://thinkvisionary.com/calculate-your-firms-value/) Insights # Industry News Perspectives on private equity, M&A, and growth for accounting firm leaders. [![Poking the PE Bear](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/hubfs/Poking-the-Bear.jpg)](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/poking-the-pe-bear) ## [Poking the PE Bear](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/poking-the-pe-bear) by [Bob Lewis](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/author/bob-lewis) | [News](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/tag/news) Everyone is Aware of Private Equity in Accounting The true catalyst behind the surge in mergers and... [read more](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/poking-the-pe-bear) [![2025 Options For Your Firm](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/hubfs/August%202024-01.jpg)](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/2025-options-for-your-firm) ## [2025 Options For Your Firm](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/2025-options-for-your-firm) by [Bob Lewis](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/author/bob-lewis) | [News](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/tag/news) Looking Forward. Although we still have a few months left in 2024, most firms that are making... [read more](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/2025-options-for-your-firm) [![Inflection Points are Forcing Decisions in Firms](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/hubfs/Inflection-Points.jpg)](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/inflection-points-are-forcing-decisions-in-firms) ## [Inflection Points are Forcing Decisions in Firms](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/inflection-points-are-forcing-decisions-in-firms) by [Bobby Riesterer](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/author/bobby-riesterer) | [News](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/tag/news) Colliding Factors There is so much change occurring that many firms are trying to assess major... [read more](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/inflection-points-are-forcing-decisions-in-firms) [![Building Revenue per Professional Head (RPH) in a CPA Firm](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/hubfs/RPH-Hub.jpg)](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/building-revenue-per-professional-head-rph-in-a-cpa-firm) ## [Building Revenue per Professional Head (RPH) in a CPA Firm](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/building-revenue-per-professional-head-rph-in-a-cpa-firm) by [Bobby Riesterer](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/author/bobby-riesterer) | [Events](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/tag/events), [News](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/tag/news) [read more](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/building-revenue-per-professional-head-rph-in-a-cpa-firm) [![Identical Looking Deals May Not Be the Same](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/hubfs/decision_pathways_blog-1.jpg)](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/identical-looking-deals-may-not-be-the-same) ## [Identical Looking Deals May Not Be the Same](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/identical-looking-deals-may-not-be-the-same) by [Bob Lewis](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/author/bob-lewis) | [News](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/tag/news) The value multiple may look the same, but that is only one piece of a deal structure. Beyond... [read more](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/identical-looking-deals-may-not-be-the-same) [![BDO Alliance USA Award Honors The Visionary Group](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/hubfs/BDO_growth_blog.jpg)](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/bdo-alliance-awards-honors-bob-lewis) ## [BDO Alliance USA Award Honors The Visionary Group](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/bdo-alliance-awards-honors-bob-lewis) by [Bobby Riesterer](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/author/bobby-riesterer) | [Events](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/tag/events) The Visionary GroupandBob Lewisare thrilled to announce that we've won the prestigious Growth... [read more](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/bdo-alliance-awards-honors-bob-lewis) [![Too Many Firms Are Contemplating What To Do](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/hubfs/best_play_blog.jpg)](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/ma-activity-remains-at-all-time-highs) ## [Too Many Firms Are Contemplating What To Do](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/ma-activity-remains-at-all-time-highs) by [Bob Lewis](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/author/bob-lewis) | [News](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/tag/news) M&A Activity Remains at All-Time Highs We have experienced a substantial uptick in Managing... [read more](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/ma-activity-remains-at-all-time-highs) [![Mergers vs Acquisitions vs Private Equity?](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/hubfs/May%202024-01.jpg)](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/mergers-vs-acquisitions-vs-private-equity) ## [Mergers vs Acquisitions vs Private Equity?](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/mergers-vs-acquisitions-vs-private-equity) by [Bob Lewis](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/author/bob-lewis) | [News](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/tag/news) Does a Firm Need to Look at Any of This? If you do the same things, are you sustainable? Do you... [read more](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/mergers-vs-acquisitions-vs-private-equity) [![Has private equity changed what your firm is worth?](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/hubfs/private_equity_blog.jpg)](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/has-private-equity-changed-what-your-firm-is-worth) ## [Has private equity changed what your firm is worth?](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/has-private-equity-changed-what-your-firm-is-worth) by [Bob Lewis](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/author/bob-lewis) | [News](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/tag/news), [Insider](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/tag/insider) There are many conversations about what a firm is worth. Even firms that have or had no desire to... [read more](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/has-private-equity-changed-what-your-firm-is-worth) [![Podcast: The changing of the guard](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/hubfs/NewGuard_Podcast_image.jpg)](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/podcast-the-changing-of-the-guard) ## [Podcast: The changing of the guard](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/podcast-the-changing-of-the-guard) by [Bob Lewis](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/author/bob-lewis) | [News](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/tag/news), [Podcast](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/tag/podcast) The profession is seeing wholesale shifts in generational approaches across a range of areas, say... [read more](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/podcast-the-changing-of-the-guard) [![PE Makes a Big Splash](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/ATPodcast-LinkedIn.jpg)](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/2023/10/23/pe-makes-a-big-splash) ## [PE Makes a Big Splash](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/2023/10/23/pe-makes-a-big-splash) by [Bob Lewis](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/author/bob-lewis) | [Events](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/tag/events), [News](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/tag/news), [Resource Network](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/tag/resource-network) PE is changing the accounting M&A landscape and impacting traditional deals. Listen to the... [read more](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/2023/10/23/pe-makes-a-big-splash) [![Bill.com Accounting Firm Succession: Will You Have to Sell or Merge?](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Bill-LinkedIn-Sept27-01.jpg)](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/2023/10/02/bill-com-accounting-firm-succession-will-you-have-to-sell-or-merge) ## [Bill.com Accounting Firm Succession: Will You Have to Sell or Merge?](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/2023/10/02/bill-com-accounting-firm-succession-will-you-have-to-sell-or-merge) by [Bob Lewis](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/author/bob-lewis) | [Webinars](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/tag/webinars) Buying into the CPA profession is a tremendous opportunity for young professionals. Income levels... [read more](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/2023/10/02/bill-com-accounting-firm-succession-will-you-have-to-sell-or-merge) [« Older Entries](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/page/3) [Next Entries »](https://blog.thinkvisionary.com/page/1) Industry Transformation ## The accounting profession is undergoing the greatest transformation ever to hit the industry. The impact of private equity, aging professionals, artificial intelligence, and the move to enhance advisory has changed how firms are valued and the processes needed to compete. We will explain your options and help you make an informed decision backed by an implementation plan unique to your firm. [Contact Us](https://thinkvisionary.com/contact/) [![The Visionary Group](https://thinkvisionary.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Visionary-Group-Logo-White-01-opt.webp)](https://thinkvisionary.com/) M&A, private equity, and growth advisors exclusively serving accounting firms for thirty-plus years. 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