Whitepaper

Accounting at the inflection point: How PE-backed firms unlock durable value

Understand what drives successful PE partnerships in accounting and how firms build lasting value.

Private equity is reshaping the accounting profession, offering firms new capital for technology, M&A, and growth. But success requires more than funding. It demands clear alignment on expectations, strong independence frameworks, and a firmwide approach to AI and talent that supports both investor goals and partnership culture.

This whitepaper distills the core principles leaders must understand as they evaluate PE opportunities and modernize value creation models for the next decade.

Bridge expectation gaps before the deal

Ensure partners and investors share a clear understanding of autonomy, governance, and firm priorities.

Align investor timelines with long term client relationships

Build operating models that support both PE return horizons and the profession’s multidecade continuity.

Deploy AI as core infrastructure

Use AI and data architecture to strengthen productivity, service delivery, and competitive positioning.

Turn independence and talent into strategic assets

Build systems that protect compliance, reinforce culture, and retain the people who drive enterprise value.

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Accounting at the inflection point: How PE-backed firms unlock durable value

  • Accounting
  • Private capital
  • Intapp DealCloud

Explore how accounting firms align with private equity expectations, deploy AI as infrastructure, and strengthen independence and talent to drive long term value. Download the whitepaper.