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Everything CPA and Private Equity with Phil Whitman and David Wolfskehl

Welcome to Everything CPA and Private Equity with Phil Whitman and David Wolfskehl, the go-to podcast for accounting professionals navigating the rapidly evolving world of private equity.

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Sep 18, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 18, 2026

    Ep 57: From Transactional Accounting to a Scalable Advisory Firm with Mark Martukovich (opens the original)

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    What if the best time to prepare your CPA firm for a transaction is years before you ever plan to make one? In this episode of Everything CPA and Private Equity, David Wolfskehl and Phil Whitman sit down with Mark Martukovich, CPA, of Business Advisory and Accounting Partners to discuss how he transformed a traditionally transactional CPA practice into a more predictable, scalable advisory business. In this episode, you will be able to: • Learn how to turn informal advisory conversations into st

  2. Episode · Sep 11, 2026

    EP 56: How CPA Firms Can Thrive With or Without Private Equity with Dave Kells (opens the original)

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    Can a CPA firm remain fiercely independent and still thrive in today’s rapidly changing market? In this episode of Everything CPA and Private Equity, David Wolfskehl sits down with Dave Kells to reflect on key takeaways from BDO Evolve in Las Vegas. In this episode, you will be able to: • Understand why both private equity and independence require intentional strategic planning• Learn how working on the business—not just in the business—can improve long-term firm performance• Identify the KPIs,

  3. Episode · Aug 21, 2026

    Ep 55: From AI Experimentation to Firmwide Transformation with Dane Boeckermann (opens the original)

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    What does it take to keep an independent CPA firm growing while the profession is changing faster than ever? In this episode of Everything CPA and Private Equity, Phil Whitman sits down with Dane Boeckermann, CEO of BGM, to discuss the firm’s entrepreneurial growth strategy, its succession-focused approach, and how BGM is preparing its people and clients for AI. In this episode, you will be able to: • Learn how BGM expanded beyond traditional accounting into wealth management, trust services, in

  4. Episode · Aug 14, 2026

    Ep 54: What CPA Firms Need to Do Now to Stay Competitive with Michael Horwitz (opens the original)

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    What should CPA firms focus on today to stay relevant? In this episode of Everything CPA and Private Equity, Phil Whitman and David Wolfskehl sit down with Michael Horwitz of the BDO Alliance to discuss the forces reshaping the profession, from private equity and AI to growth, governance, and independence. In this episode, you will be able to: • Understand how private equity is changing firm valuations and strategic options• Learn why growth must be intentional and well planned• Explore how AI i

  5. Episode · Aug 8, 2026

    Ep 53: How James Moore Built a Vision That Guides Every Decision with Suzanne Forbes (opens the original)

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    What if every decision in your firm could be measured against one clear vision? In this episode of Everything CPA and Private Equity, Phil Whitman and David Wolfskehl sit down with Suzanne Forbes, CEO of James Moore, to discuss how the firm transformed its vision from a simple statement into the foundation for strategy, governance, recruiting, culture, and growth. In this episode, you will be able to: • Learn how James Moore uses its vision as a filter for strategic and operational decisions• Di

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