Session archives
2024
Welcome to Accounting Today's PE SUMMIT – the only conference laser-focused on the recent trend of private equity investments in top accounting firms. There's no other event that explores the opportunities PE investments bring and helps you evaluate what might be the right fit for your firm.

This is your destination to gain a clear understanding of how PE works in accounting. We'll dive deep into the latest opportunities and demystify the complexities, including regulatory and compliance considerations, growth strategies and integration post-acquisition.
Keynote
Keynote: The State of Private Equity and the Accounting Profession

Up until 2020, the terms "private equity" and "accounting profession" might have seemed contradictory.

December 5
Day Two Keynote: What Private Equity Has Done for Us

In this compelling Day 2 keynote panel, leaders from three firms that have embraced private equity funding share their experiences and insights.

December 5
General Sessions
PE in Accounting So Far

In this dynamic panel, the three co-chairs of the event come together to explore the transformative impact of private equity on the accounting profession.

December 5
Reinventing the Ledger: The Private Equity Playbook for Modern Accounting Firms

Discover why accounting firms are becoming hot investment targets and what this trend means for the profession's future.

December 5
What Private Equity Wants

In this insightful session, representatives from leading private equity firms that are actively investing in the accounting profession will discuss their motivations and strategies.

December 5
Lightning Round

Get ready for a dynamic, fast-paced session where thought leaders in private equity take the stage to share their perspectives on its role in accounting.

December 5
Structuring the Deal

In this panel, accounting firm leaders will share key aspects of how to build a PE deal and make it work

December 5
Alternatives to PE

Not all firms are interested in private equity — but still have problems that need solutions.

December 5
Dotting the I's

Join this expert panel where legal advisors and deal-builders will discuss the potential challenges

December 5
Town Hall: Ask the Experts

Our co-chairs take questions from attendees and round up the key considerations firms should bear in mind as they approach the decision

December 5