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Private Equity in Accounting

The entry of private equity money into the accounting profession has the potential to solve a lot of problems for accounting firms, from their lack of capital to their unfunded retirement promises to their older partners — but it also could radically reshape how firms function and serve clients.

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The new formula

Let's take a look at how deals are structured, the pros and cons for accounting firms, and what PE firms are looking for from the firms they acquire.

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Alternative partners

Besides PE firms, there are lots of other sources of capital that are interested in accounting firms. We explore them all, from large wealth management firms to pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, individual investors, and much more.

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The need for leaders

As managing partners and chief executives play a key role in leading negotiations for and structuring a PE deal, we cover everything the CEO/MP needs to do to get the deal done.

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