AUG 28, 2026
Dark Horse CPAs, a top accounting and tax firm serving small businesses across the nation, announces the hiring of Jesse Lilligren as an Accelerator in the firm’s Principal Accelerator Program.
Read ArticleJUL 24, 2026
Dark Horse CPAs, a top accounting and tax firm serving small businesses across the nation, announces the promotion of Mike Grimasauskas, CPA, to Principal. Grimasauskas earned the promotion after successfully completing the firm’s Principal Accelerator Program and building a growing practice within Dark Horse.
Read ArticleJUL 17, 2026
Dark Horse CPAs, a top accounting and tax firm serving small businesses across the nation, announces the promotion of Jon Kaine, CPA, to Principal following his successful completion of the firm’s Principal Accelerator Program.
Read ArticleJUL 9, 2026
Dark Horse CPAs, a top accounting and tax firm serving small businesses across the nation, announces the hiring of Mark Kuca, CPA, as a Principal. Kuca brings an owner’s perspective to the firm, with experience running his own practice and advising business owners through financial decisions tied to growth, profitability, cash flow, and tax efficiency.
Read ArticleJUL 1, 2026
CARDIFF BY THE SEA, CA, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2026 -- Dark Horse CPAs, a top accounting and tax firm serving small businesses across the nation, announces the hiring of Keaton Trager as an Accelerator in the firm’s Principal Accelerator Program. Trager’s entrepreneurial background, advisory mindset, and commitment to helping business owners make stronger financial decisions earned him a seat in the highly selective program.
Read ArticleJUN 23, 2026
CARDIFF BY THE SEA, CA, UNITED STATES, June 23, 2026 -- Dark Horse CPAs, a top accounting and tax firm serving small businesses across the nation, announces the hiring of David Garzon as VP of Tax Strategy and Innovation. In this role, Garzon will help lead firmwide initiatives to strengthen Dark Horse’s tax practice through improved systems, connected workflows, and technology-enabled advisory support.
Read ArticleJUN 17, 2026
CARDIFF BY THE SEA, CA, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2026-- Dark Horse CPAs, a top accounting and tax firm serving small businesses across the nation, announces the promotion of announces the promotion of Samuel McCraw, CPA, CPWA®, MAC, from Accelerator to Principal. McCraw’s promotion marks the successful completion of Dark Horse’s Principal Accelerator Program and reflects his growth as both a client advisor and practice leader.
Read ArticleJUN 10, 2026
CARDIFF BY THE SEA, CA, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2026 -- Dark Horse CPAs, a top accounting and tax firm serving small businesses and individuals across the nation, announces the promotion of Chris Papp, CPA, to Principal following his successful completion of the firm’s Principal Accelerator Program. Papp joined Dark Horse as an Accelerator in 2025, bringing a strong technical foundation, entrepreneurial drive, and client-focused mindset to the firm.
Read ArticleMAR 2, 2026
CARDIFF BY THE SEA, Calif., March 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Dark Horse CPAs, a national accounting and tax firm serving small businesses and individuals across the United States, announces the hiring of Kyla Jones as Controller. In this role, Jones will lead the firm's internal accounting and financial reporting functions, partnering closely with executive leadership to strengthen financial stewardship and support long-term, scalable growth.
Read ArticleFEB 10, 2026
CARDIFF BY THE SEA, Calif., Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Dark Horse CPAs, a top accounting and tax firm serving small businesses across the nation, announces the promotion of Chris Ries, CPA, from Associate Principal to Principal. Ries completed the firm's Principal Accelerator Program and now joins the growing group of Principals building independent practices on the Dark Horse CPAs platform.
Read ArticleFEB 6, 2026
CARDIFF BY THE SEA, Calif., Feb. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Dark Horse CPAs, a top accounting and tax firm serving small businesses across the nation, announces the hiring of Jason Crowley, CPA, as an Associate Principal. Crowley brings an Advisory-First mindset and experience across accounting and tax strategy, supporting the firm's continued focus on proactive, integrated client service.
Read ArticleJAN 28, 2026
CARDIFF BY THE SEA, Calif., Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Dark Horse CPAs, a top accounting and tax firm serving small businesses across the nation, announced today the promotion of Jim Fisher, CPA, to Principal. Fisher successfully completed the firm's Principal Accelerator Program and will continue growing his tax advisory practice.
Read ArticleJAN 26, 2026
CARDIFF BY THE SEA, Calif., Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Dark Horse CPAs, a top accounting and tax firm serving small businesses across the nation, announces the hiring of Heather Huotari, CPA, as an Associate Principal. Huotari brings deep public accounting experience, a strong client advisory mindset, and a passion for modern, insight-driven accounting to the Dark Horse platform.
Read ArticleOCT 29, 2025
CARDIFF BY THE SEA, Calif., Oct. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Dark Horse CPAs, a top accounting and tax firm serving small businesses and individuals nationwide, is proud to announce the promotion of Reed Covar, CPA, toPrincipal. Covar's growth through the firm's Principal Accelerator Program highlights his commitment to mastering both the technical and interpersonal sides of the profession while building lasting client partnerships.
Read ArticleOCT 23, 2025
CARDIFF BY THE SEA, Calif., Oct. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Dark Horse CPAs, a top accounting and tax firm serving small businesses and individuals nationwide, announces the hiring of Sam McCraw, CPA, CPWA®, MAC as an Accelerator in the firm's Principal Accelerator Program. McCraw's experience in providing high-level tax and accounting guidance to businesses, combined with his passion for modernizing client service through technology, earned him a seat in the selective program.
Read ArticleOCT 17, 2025
CARDIFF BY THE SEA, Calif., Oct. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Dark Horse CPAs, a top accounting and tax firm serving small businesses and individuals across the U.S., is proud to announce the addition of Thomas Woolbright, CPA, to its Principal Accelerator Program. Woolbright brings more than a decade of hands-on experience supporting business owners and individuals through the full spectrum of accounting and tax needs from day-to-day operations to long-term financial planning.
Read ArticleOCT 3, 2025
CARDIFF BY THE SEA, Calif., Oct. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Dark Horse CPAs, a top accounting and tax firm serving small businesses and individuals across the nation, proudly announces the promotion of Joe Detrow, CPA, to Principal following his successful completion of the firm's Principal Accelerator Program.
Read ArticleAUG 28, 2025
CARDIFF BY THE SEA, Calif., Aug. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Dark Horse CPAs, a top national accounting and tax firm focused on supporting small businesses and individuals, announces the addition of Jon Kaine, CPA, to its Principal Accelerator Program. Known for his problem-solving mindset and commitment to client success, Kaine brings a sharp strategic lens and a genuine passion for helping small business owners thrive.
Read ArticleAUG 11, 2025
CARDIFF BY THE SEA, Calif., Aug. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Dark Horse CPAs, a top national accounting and tax advisory firm focused on small businesses and individuals, proudly announces the addition of Mike Grimasauskas, CPA, to its Principal Accelerator Program. A former tax accountant turned entrepreneur, Grimasauskas brings a blend of sharp technical skills, first-hand business ownership experience, and a relentless drive to deliver meaningful financial guidance to his clients.
Read ArticleAUG 8, 2025
CARDIFF BY THE SEA, Calif., Aug. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Dark Horse CPAs, a top national accounting and tax firm serving small businesses and individuals, announces the hiring of Joseph (Joey) Kinney, CPA, as a Principal Accelerator in its transformative Principal Accelerator Program. Known for his sharp technical capabilities, thoughtful client service, and entrepreneurial mindset, Kinney now launches his boutique practice with Dark Horse's full support infrastructure behind him.
Read ArticleAUG 6, 2025
CARDIFF BY THE SEA, Calif., Aug. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Dark Horse CPAs, a top accounting and tax firm serving small businesses and individuals across the nation, announces the hiring of Chris Papp, CPA, as an Accelerator in the firm's Principal Accelerator Program. Papp's strong technical foundation, entrepreneurial drive, and client-focused mindset earned him a seat in the highly selective program.
Read ArticleAPR 16, 2025
CARDIFF BY THE SEA, Calif., April 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Dark Horse CPAs, a top accounting and tax firm serving small businesses and individuals across the nation, announces the promotion of Brady Kelly to Principal. Kelly's strong work ethic, coachability and technical skills, bolstered by strong relationships with clients and colleagues alike earned him a seat at the table, becoming an equity Principal of the firm.
Read ArticleAPR 15, 2025
Cybercriminals capitalize on tax preparation stress, technology sprawl, and lax communications. Accounting teams can't afford to treat cybersecurity as an afterthought.
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ORLANDO, Fla., April 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Dark Horse CPAs, a top accounting and tax firm serving small businesses and individuals across the nation, announces the promotion of Matthew Reese to Principal. Reese's noteworthy technical skills and rapid growth of his book of business, bolstered by strong relationships with clients and colleagues alike earned him a seat at the table, becoming an equity Principal of the firm.
Read ArticleMAR 31, 2025
LAKEVILLE, Minn., March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --Dark Horse CPAs, a top accounting and tax firm serving small businesses and individuals across the nation, announces the hiring ofDan Gerhart, CPAas an Accelerator in the firm's Principal Accelerator Program. Gerhart 's notable breadth of experience in public accounting and private industry in the areas of audit, accounting, and finance earned him a seat in Dark Horse's Principal Accelerator Program.
Read ArticleMAR 14, 2025
FORT MYERS, Fla., March 14, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dark Horse CPAs, a top accounting and tax firm serving small businesses and individuals across the nation, announces the hiring of Christopher Ries, CPA as an Accelerator in the firm's Principal Accelerator Program. Ries' rapid growth in public accounting in the areas of accounting, finance and taxation supporting small businesses, entrepreneurs and affluent individuals focused earned him a seat in Dark Horse's Principal Accelerator Program.
Read ArticleJAN 29, 2025
OAK RIDGE, Tenn., Jan. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dark Horse CPAs, a top accounting and tax firm serving small businesses and individuals across the nation, announces the hiring of Joe Detrow, CPA as an Accelerator in the firm's Principal Accelerator Program. Detrow's breadth of experience in public accounting and private industry in the areas of accounting, finance and taxation supporting small businesses, entrepreneurs and affluent individuals focused earned him a seat in Dark Horse's Principal Accelerator Program.
Read ArticleJAN 20, 2025
SIOUX FALLS, S.D., Jan. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dark Horse CPAs, a top accounting and tax firm serving small businesses and individuals across the nation, announces the hiring of Jim Fisher, CPA as an Accelerator in the firm's Principal Accelerator Program. Fisher's extensive history and expertise in serving small businesses, entrepreneurs and affluent individuals in the areas of tax and accounting earned him a seat in Dark Horse's Principal Accelerator Program.
Read ArticleJAN 14, 2025
SAN DIEGO, Jan. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dark Horse Private Wealth, a trusted extension of the highly respected CPA practice Dark Horse CPAs, is thrilled to announce the addition of Blake Feindel as Senior Wealth Manager. With over two decades of experience guiding high-net- worth individuals (HNWIs) through complex financial landscapes, Blake's expertise and client- first philosophy mark a new chapter of excellence for the firm.
Read ArticleJAN 12, 2025
CARDIFF BY THE SEA, Calif., Jan. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Dark Horse CPAs, a top accounting and tax firm serving small businesses across the nation, announces the hiring of Shay James as a Principal. Shay brings a client-first advisory mindset and a passion for helping business owners gain clarity, confidence, and control over their financial decisions.
Read ArticleSEP 27, 2024
Today, Intuit Inc. announced that K.C. Eames has been named to the company's US QuickBooks Partner Council. Intuit's goal is to make people happy around the world. It does this by using its new financial management platform that helps over 100 million accounting professionals, small businesses, and consumers around the world.
Read ArticleSEP 18, 2024
Dark Horse CPAs, a top accounting and tax firm serving small businesses and individuals across the nation, announces the addition of Gary Wantulok, CPA to the profession's only democratized CPA firm. Mr. Wantulok brings with him over a decade of experience providing tax and accounting services to small businesses, entrepreneurs and high net worth individuals. With the addition of Gary's practice, Dark Horse CPAs begins actively serving the Wyoming market.
Read ArticleSEP 13, 2024
Gusto provides Dark Horse’s CPAs with a fully integrated platform for payroll, health insurance, and other benefits. The firm uses it for their own staff, making it easy for CPAs to recommend it to their clients. Justin Kürn, Chief Revenue Officer at Dark Horse CPAs, shares his experience using the platform both from an advisor and a users perspective
Read ArticleSEP 11, 2024
Dark Horse CPAs, a top accounting and tax firm serving small businesses and individuals across the nation, announces the hiring of Reed Covar, CPA as an Accelerator in the firm's Principal Accelerator Program. Covar's focused and relevant experience in taxation and client service earned him a seat in Dark Horse's Principal Accelerator Program.
Read ArticleAUG 23, 2024
ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dark Horse CPAs, a top accounting and tax firm serving small businesses and individuals across the nation, announces the hiring of Matthew Reese, CPA as an Accelerator in the firm's Principal Accelerator Program. Reese's multi-faceted experience in public accounting, including internal and external audits, litigation support, client accounting services, tax compliance and resolution, and tax advisory services earned him a seat in Dark Horse's Principal Accelerator Program.
Read ArticleAUG 14, 2024
NASHVILLE, Tenn. , Aug. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dark Horse CPAs, a top accounting and tax firm serving small businesses and individuals across the nation, announces the hiring of Brady Kelly, CPA as an Accelerator in the firm's Principal Accelerator Program. The breadth of Kelly's tax and accounting experience with small businesses, entrepreneurs and high net worth individuals alongside a healthy dose of persistence and passion earned him a seat in Dark Horse's Principal Accelerator Program.
Read ArticleJUL 30, 2024
Leesley is a seasoned practitioner who was an Accelerator and Principal of the firm. An intimate knowledge of her customer and a passion to serve sets her up for success in her new role.
Read ArticleJUN 20, 2024
Davis brings invaluable experience in both technology and accounting. With a strong background in leadership, he is poised to drive significant innovation at the firm.
Read ArticleMAY 31, 2024
Kurn's massive success recruiting and developing Accelerators and onboarding new firms to the Dark Horse Platform creates new role at Dark Horse which he fills.
Read ArticleMAR 25, 2024
In only a year, our firm grew from $6 million to $12 million,” said Dark Horse CEO and Co-Founder Chase Birky. “That’s certainly a testament to our team, but Gusto played a key role in that growth.
Read ArticleDEC 22, 2023
Wessel Completes Principal Accelerator Program, establishes SMB Accounting and Tax Practice in Nashville, Tennessee
Read ArticleOCT 28, 2023
Eager Begins Principal Accelerator Program, establishes SMB Accounting and Tax Practice in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Read ArticleSEP 5, 2023
Wessel Begins Principal Accelerator Program, establishes SMB Accounting and Tax Practice in Nashville, Tennessee
Read ArticleAUG 24, 2023
Leesley Completes Principal Accelerator Program, establishes SMB Accounting and Tax Practice in Salida, Colorado.
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Whelan Completes Principal Accelerator Program, establishes SMB Accounting and Tax Practice in San Diego, California.
Read ArticleJUL 20, 2023
Lawrence Completes Principal Accelerator Program, establishes SMB Accounting and Tax Practice in Grafton, West Virginia.
Read ArticleJUN 29, 2023
Proffitt Completes Principal Accelerator Program, establishes SMB Accounting and Tax Practice in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Read ArticleJUN 15, 2023
Connelly Completes Principal Accelerator Program, establishes SMB Accounting and Tax Practice in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Tester Begins Principal Accelerator Program, establishes SMB Accounting and Tax Practice in Duluth, Minnesota.
Read ArticleMAY 31, 2023
McComas Begins Principal Accelerator Program, establishes SMB Accounting and Tax Practice in Columbia, South Carolina
Read ArticleMAR 31, 2023
The Democratized CPA firm adds the practices of both Tim McLain and Megan Durst, based in Zanesville, Ohio to their Platform CPA Firm
Read ArticleMAR 23, 2023
Dark Horse CPAs, a top accounting and tax firm serving small businesses and individuals across the nation, has created a first of its kind business model that puts the CPA in the driver seat and the traditional CPA firm on notice.
Read ArticleMAR 21, 2023
The Democratized CPA firm adds Madden CPA Group, based in Encinitas, California to their Platform CPA Firm
Read ArticleJAN 13, 2023
Lynch Begins Principal Accelerator Program, establishes SMB Accounting and Tax Practice in San Diego, California
Read ArticleNOV 23, 2022
Constance becomes firm's newest Tax Director, supporting Dark Horse CPAs in the delivery of tax and advisory services.
Read ArticleOCT 5, 2022
Eames becomes firm's first CAS Director, supporting Dark Horse CPAs in the delivery of client accounting and advisory services.
Read ArticleSEP 28, 2022
Winkel Completes Principal Accelerator Program, establishes SMB Accounting and Tax Practice St. George, Utah
Read ArticleSEP 12, 2022
Linsky Completes Principal Accelerator Program, establishes SMB Accounting and Tax Practice Tucson, Arizona
Read ArticleJUL 25, 2022
The Democratized CPA firm adds Pierce & Company LLC, based in Palm Beach, Florida to their Platform CPA Firm
Read ArticleJUL 13, 2022
The Democratized CPA firm adds Tax Plan Ventures LLC, based in Phoenix, Arizona to their Platform CPA Firm
Read ArticleJUN 20, 2022
Whelan Begins Principal Accelerator Program, establishes SMB Accounting and Tax Practice in San Diego, California
Read ArticleJUN 6, 2022
Goldring Completes Principal Accelerator Program, establishes SMB Accounting and Tax Practice Atlanta, Georgia
Read ArticleMAY 26, 2022
Trimble Completes Principal Accelerator Program, establishes SMB Accounting and Tax Practice Jacksonville, Florida
Read ArticleFEB 28, 2022
Snowden Completes Principal Accelerator Program, establishes SMB Accounting Practice Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Read ArticleFEB 21, 2022
Schiewe Completes Principal Accelerator Program, establishes SMB Accounting and Tax Practice Missoula, Montana
Read ArticleFEB 7, 2022
Proffitt Begins Principal Accelerator Program, establishes SMB Accounting and Tax Practice in Little Rock, Arkansas
Read ArticleFEB 1, 2022
Mizerak Completes Principal Accelerator Program, establishes SMB Accounting and Tax Practice Louisville, Kentucky
Read ArticleJAN 24, 2022
Ennenga Begins Principal Accelerator Program, establishes SMB Accounting and Tax Practice in Billings, Montana
Read ArticleJAN 12, 2022
The Democratized CPA firm added JP Larsen & Associates, based in Laguna Niguel, California, to their Democratized CPA firm
Read ArticleJAN 3, 2022
Connelly Begins Principal Accelerator Program, establishes SMB Accounting and Tax Practice in Boston, Massachusetts
Read ArticleDEC 23, 2021
Lawrence Begins Principal Accelerator Program, establishes SMB Accounting and Tax Practice in Grafton, West Virginia
Read ArticleDEC 21, 2021
Holloway Begins Principal Accelerator Program, establishes SMB Accounting and Tax Practice in Atlanta, Georgia
Read ArticleDEC 6, 2021
Linsky Begins Principal Accelerator Program, establishes SMB Accounting and Tax Practice in Tucson, Arizona
Read ArticleNOV 30, 2021
Dark Horse CPAs has hired Hao Dong as VP of Technology. The firm says Dong will be responsible for “architecting the firm’s technology infrastructure.
Read ArticleNOV 29, 2021
Dong to Take Technology Platform to New Heights for Dark Horse CPAs
Read ArticleNOV 16, 2021
TrimbleBegins Principal Accelerator Program, establishesSMBAccounting and Tax Practice in Jacksonville, Florida
Read ArticleNOV 8, 2021
Goldring Begins Principal Accelerator Program, establishes SMB Accounting and Tax Practice in Atlanta, Georgia
Read ArticleOCT 29, 2021
WinkelBegins Principal Accelerator Program, establishesSMBAccounting and Tax Practice in St. George, Utah
Read ArticleSEP 15, 2021
Dark Horse CPAs is on a mission to democratize best-in-class technologies, resources and infrastructure to CPAs so they can provide better client service, make more money, and live a more balanced life.
Read ArticleSEP 3, 2021
Public accounting is engaged in a talent war. The leading voices in our profession consistently cite a pipeline issue — the number of accounting graduates and CPA candidates coming through the system is not high enough to meet demand — exacerbated by the strain brought about by COVID-19. However, this explanation is superficial; it only accounts for the symptoms and not the underlying illness.
Read ArticleAUG 20, 2021
Snowden Begins Principal Accelerator Program, establishes SMB Accounting and Fractional CFO practice in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Read ArticleJUL 22, 2021
Dark Horse CPAs, a top accounting and tax firm serving small businesses and individuals across the nation, announced today that the firm will debut the Dark Horse Principal Accelerator Program (https://share.hsforms.com/1PtYu6oMIQ-6O3x2wG8m-lQ2t1ip) at AICPA Engage 2021 (https://www.aicpaengage.com/).
Read ArticleJUL 15, 2021
When you’re feeling anxious about your lack of control over a distressing situation, take comfort in your ability to control your response to it and adjust your schedule to get to the other side.
Read ArticleJUL 13, 2021
Hegstad Completes Principal Accelerator Program, establishes SMB Accounting and Tax Practice in Fort Collins, Colorado
Read ArticleJUL 6, 2021
Watts Begins Principal Accelerator Program, establishes SMB Accounting and Tax Practice in Louisville, Kentucky
Read ArticleJUN 30, 2021
Chapman Completes Principal Accelerator Program, establishes SMB Accounting and Tax Practice in College Station, Texas
Read ArticleJUN 22, 2021
Sanchez Begins Principal Accelerator Program, establishes SMB Accounting and Tax Practice in St. Louis, Missouri
Read ArticleJUN 14, 2021
Mizerak Begins Principal Accelerator Program, establishes SMB Accounting and Tax Practice in Louisville, Kentucky
Read ArticleJUN 7, 2021
Schiewe Begins Principal Accelerator Program, establishes SMB Accounting and Tax Practice in Missoula, Montana
Read ArticleJUN 1, 2021
Chances are you’ve never heard the term “survival trap,” but I’d be willing to bet you have a pretty good idea of what it is. Accountants reading this today have likely spent the last 16 months inside of this trap due to the challenges and changes that the pandemic wreaked on our profession.
Read ArticleMAY 13, 2021
New Principals expand Dark Horse accounting and consulting practice in Portland and San Diego
Read ArticleMAY 6, 2021
If anyone ever doubted that technology has become essential to accounting firms' success, 2020 should have convinced them otherwise, with accountants rapidly adopting cloud-based tools and remote-work solutions to help them.
Read ArticleMAY 5, 2021
Chase Birky drew on his past experience as an auditor at a Big Four firm when he established his own practice — largely in terms of how he didn’t want it to operate.
Read ArticleMAR 29, 2021
California firm Dark Horse CPAs has created a program to train CPAs who wish to create their own book of business, but want a little help. Once accountants successfully complete the Principal Accelerator Program, they become an equity principal of the firm.
Read ArticleMAR 26, 2021
FICPA announces dates for virtual MEGA conference; Henry + Horne launches blog focused on construction industry; and more CPA news.
Read ArticleMAR 23, 2021
Dark Horse CPAs, a top accounting and tax firm serving small businesses and individuals across the nation, has created a first of its kind business model that puts the CPA in the driver seat and the traditional CPA firm on notice.
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