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The PE Perspective

The PE Perspective

Update: 2025-08-05
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Randy Crabtree welcomes Alex Drost, Managing Principal of Connection Builders, to discuss the evolving landscape of private equity in the accounting profession on Episode 223 of The Unique CPA. They delve into Alex's background in investment banking and his insights into how private equity is transforming accounting, and they spend time going over the increasing prevalence of PE-backed firms, the implications of private equity on firm culture and partner roles, and strategies for accounting firms to prepare for potential PE investment. Alex also shares his views on the importance of niche specializations and the future impacts of technology and consolidation within the profession.

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Randy Crabtree, CPA