We Only Partner with the Best Firms
Ascend partner firms all have longstanding legacies, strong cultures, and growth-minded partner groups who are aligned around a big vision to reach their full potential. These industry leaders align around a big vision to realize their full potential.
Run a practice in a nearby geography? Contact us to learn more about partnering with an Ascend Firm.
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To enhance prosperity for our clients, team, and community, ATKG sought additional resources without sacrificing culture and autonomy. We're thrilled to partner with Ascend and Alpine Investors, securing our future while maintaining independence and continuing to serve our clients uniquely.
Eric Abati, CEO of ATKG
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With technology transforming the accounting profession and talent becoming harder to find, we partnered with Ascend for their PeopleFirst initiative and technological leadership. This partnership will position ATKG as a leader in the profession and positively transform our firm for our clients and people.
Diane White, Partner @ ATKG
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When my firm partnered with Ascend, I was excited by the immense opportunities offered by their alternative practice structure. Ascend enables our firm and myself to reach unprecedented professional heights quickly while maintaining the autonomy that has driven our initial success.
Justin Jenks, Partner at Opsahl Dawson
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Today’s CPAs are struggling with how to modernize a very old-school profession. Outsourcing, AI, new service lines, an engaged and flourishing team, fresh approaches to client service and career development – every CPA firm is trying to sort through these critical issues. Our partnership with Ascend is the ace up our sleeve, and I am excited for what the future holds!
Allison Miller, Partner @ ATKG
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I have no doubt that we will be able to grow more with Ascend than we could alone. Within just a couple months, we were already leaning on resources they offered that will allow us to experience our highest growth year ever. Maintaining our culture is important to us and Ascend gives us new and better ways to take care of our employees, so this is great for them, too. The future is bright with Ascend!
Matt Lee, Partner & VP @ Opsahl Dawson
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The partners at ATKG are so excited to be part of the Ascend platform! We are looking forward to being part of a bigger team of thought leaders, allowing us to focus on what we do best: giving our clients great, proactive customer service. Instead of reinventing the wheel at every turn when we want to improve our processes or expand our services, we can now focus on our team and clients with the additional resources. So glad to be part of the Ascend team!
Teryn Grater, Partner @ ATKG
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As LMC continued to grow, we understood the need to have a partner that thought differently than a typical CPA firm. Ascend’s management model, strategic planning, technology capabilities, and recruiting platform is what will help LMC set itself apart from its competitors. Couple that with their philosophy on employee engagement, benefits, and being the best place to work… I am confident that our continued growth will be exponential.
Lee Cohen, CEO of LMC
Our Benefits
Unlock Growth with Ascend's Support
Advantaged Independence
Define your firm’s identity from a new beginning. Rally your team around this vision and the inspiring results that follow.
People Strategy
Be the best place to work for the best people. Support your firm with a robust recruiting team, a proprietary learning & development curriculum, and investments in your culture.
Client Service
Serve your clients in ways other regional firms can’t: a wholly-owned global team, specialty tax work that can be done in-house, and a technology-native client experience.
Technology
Upgrade to best-in-breed cybersecurity, infrastructure, and enterprise applications, all through investments we make in your firm. Turn AI into reality.
Growth Capital
Fuel market expansion with access to capital that can help you win the clients, talent, and acquisitions that will keep you ahead.
Community
Join an elite community of firms who are motivated to share best practices, foster friendship, and advance an ambitious vision for the profession.
Modern Economics
Pave the road for every generation of professional to be better off, with compensation and equity programs that are more innovative than those of the traditional partnership model.
Our Process
The path to joining Ascend is straightforward and full of care.
Initial Inquiry
Reach out to express your interest in joining Ascend.Introductory Call
Have a video call with our team to get to know each other and discuss your firm's goals.Information Sharing
Provide basic information about your business for us to understand your needs better.Custom Offer
Receive a tailored partnership offer that rewards your firm’s achievements and preserves equity upside.Partner Meeting
Meet with our leadership team to answer any questions and finalize details.Agreement Signing
Complete the partnership agreement to formalize our collaboration.Integration and Onboarding
Begin the integration process with full support from Ascend to ensure a smooth transition.
Welcome Aboard!
By completing these steps, you've joined the Ascend family. Let's climb to new peaks and Ascend Together.