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Navigating Accounting Firm Mergers and Shakeups

Talking Tax

English - August 11, 2022 20:00 - 10 minutes - ★★★★ - 96 ratings
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The accounting world has been shaken up with several high-profile mergers and acquisitions among firms in recent years, reflecting the growing needs of clients.
Abe Schlisselfeld of Marks Paneth LLP had a front-row seat to this trend, serving as the firm's managing director during its acquisition by accounting firm CBIZ Inc. in 2021. Schlisselfeld was at the helm to help shepherd the top-50 accounting firm's transition.
On this episode of Talking Tax, Schlisselfeld, senior managing director of CBIZ Marks Paneth, speaks about his experience of overseeing an accounting firm merger, focusing on the challenges faced and lessons learned, as well as sharing advice about how to retain talent and manage major changes.
Do you have feedback on this episode of Talking Tax? Give us a call and leave a voicemail at 703-341-3690.

The accounting world has been shaken up with several high-profile mergers and acquisitions among firms in recent years, reflecting the growing needs of clients.

Abe Schlisselfeld of Marks Paneth LLP had a front-row seat to this trend, serving as the firm's managing director during its acquisition by accounting firm CBIZ Inc. in 2021. Schlisselfeld was at the helm to help shepherd the top-50 accounting firm's transition.

On this episode of Talking Tax, Schlisselfeld, senior managing director of CBIZ Marks Paneth, speaks about his experience of overseeing an accounting firm merger, focusing on the challenges faced and lessons learned, as well as sharing advice about how to retain talent and manage major changes.

Do you have feedback on this episode of Talking Tax? Give us a call and leave a voicemail at 703-341-3690.