Reimagining firm ownership — Life after the sale

Dec 19, 2025
20 mins

Episode Description

In this Tax Section Odyssey podcast episode, the final in a three-part miniseries on reimagining firm ownership, April Walker, CPA, CGMA, is again joined by Adam Shay, CPA, a former firm owner turned business coach for accounting firm owners. This episode explores the personal and professional journeys that can follow selling a firm.  This candid conversation offers practical advice for firm owners and professionals navigating major transitions in their careers.

What you'll learn from this episode: 

  • The importance of prioritizing self-care
  • Why it is normal to expect identity shifts
  • Ways to rediscover your purpose
  • How connecting with others who have experienced similar transitions can ease the journey 

AICPA resources

Reimagining firm ownership — Building and growing a modern practice | Tax Section Odyssey (episode 1 in the reimagining miniseries)

Reimagining firm ownership - Selling smart in a changing environment | Tax Section Odyssey (episode 2 in the reimagining miniseries)  

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