In this episode of Accounting Today’s podcast, Editor-in-Chief Dan Hood sits down with Ascend CEO David Wurtzbacher and Bill Kelly of AICPAs PCPS to explore how alternative practice structures are reshaping the future of accounting. Hear how Ascend’s model supports firm independence while offering the scale and flexibility of a modern growth platform.

Ascend's David Wurtzbacher and Nishaad Ruparel join the Everything CPA and Private Equity podcast to share how they built a national growth platform for entrepreneurial CPA firms — and why it's changing the game.

Nishaad Ruparel, President of Ascend, was recently featured on The Big 4 Transparency Podcast, sharing insights into Ascend’s strategic approach to acquiring and growing regional accounting firms. The conversation explores how Ascend, backed by Alpine Investors, is modernizing accounting firm operations, streamlining firm integration, and differentiating itself from traditional consolidators.

Ascend is strengthening its leadership and technological capabilities with strategic executive appointments and AI-driven innovation. CEO David Wurtzbacher emphasizes a people-first approach, ensuring that top-tier talent and cutting-edge solutions drive long-term success in the evolving accounting industry.

Ascend's David Wurtzbacher and Erin Stahmer joined the Small Firm Philosophy podcast to discuss their strategies for transforming accounting firms, focusing on people management, offshoring, and enhancing service value.