Everything CPA and Private Equity with Phil and David

Everything CPA and Private Equity with Phil and David
Podcast Description
Welcome to Everything CPA and Private Equity, the go-to podcast for accounting professionals navigating the rapidly evolving world of private equity. Hosted by the seasoned team at Whitman Transition Advisors, this podcast breaks down complex topics, shares expert insights, and provides actionable advice to help CPA firms understand and thrive in the private equity landscape.
Each episode explores critical concepts, from investment strategies to partnership models, and features candid conversations with industry leaders and special guests. Whether you’re exploring opportunities, managing transitions, or simply curious about the latest trends, this podcast delivers the knowledge you need to make informed decisions and drive your firm’s success.
Tune in, subscribe, and join us as we guide you through the intersection of accounting and private equity!
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Content Themes
The podcast primarily focuses on themes surrounding private equity and CPA firms, addressing topics like investment strategies, partnership models, and firm growth. Episodes include discussions on how private equity can transform CPA firms, with examples such as leveraging private equity to enhance firm valuation and ways to attract top talent while maintaining ownership control.

Welcome to Everything CPA and Private Equity with Phil Whitman and David Wolfskehl, the go-to podcast for accounting professionals navigating the rapidly evolving world of private equity. Hosted by the seasoned team at Whitman Transition Advisors, this podcast breaks down complex topics, shares expert insights, and provides actionable advice to help CPA firms understand and thrive in the private equity landscape.
Each episode explores critical concepts, from investment strategies to partnership models, and features candid conversations with industry leaders and special guests. Whether you’re exploring opportunities, managing transitions, or simply curious about the latest trends, this podcast delivers the knowledge you need to make informed decisions and drive your firm’s success.
Tune in, subscribe, and join us as we guide you through the intersection of accounting and private equity!
Is your firm’s outdated tech holding back growth—and lowering valuation?
Tech isn’t just a back-office tool anymore—it’s a growth driver in private equity deals. In this episode of Everything CPA & Private Equity, hosts Phil Whitman and David Wolfskehl sit down with Joe Carufe of Karbon to explore how the right tech stack transforms firms before and after a PE transaction.
In this episode, you will be able to:
Understand why PE firms see tech infrastructure as critical to scaling CPA practices
Learn how standardized workflows and training boost profitability and efficiency
Discover how smaller firms gain a “rocket booster” of innovation when joining PE platforms
Explore why tech prep matters even if you’re not planning to sell soon
See how improved efficiency translates directly into higher valuations
Listen now to hear how PE-backed firms are modernizing through tech—and why preparing your stack today sets you up for success tomorrow.
#PrivateEquity #CPAFirmGrowth #AccountingTechnology #WorkflowAutomation #FirmValuation

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