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Analyzing the Top 500: IPA’s Insights on Strategy, Specialization and Scale

August 5
17 mins

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Episode Description

In this episode of INSIDE Public Accounting, Rob and Chelsea analyze the full landscape of the 2025 IPA 500 rankings—not just the top-tier firms, but the hundreds of firms driving real innovation beneath the headlines.

Topics in this episode:

  • Performance trends in the top 100, including private equity influence, revenue growth and productivity metrics
  • The strategic advantage of specialization in tax, assurance and advisory services
  • Shifts in partner compensation and firm structures, including merit-modified models
  • How firms ranked 101–500 are building strength through focus, regional relevance and staff stability

The episode offers data-backed insights into where the accounting profession is heading and the diverse models proving successful in a changing market.

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