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!
What happens when a CPA sees the gap—and decides to build the solution?
In this episode of Everything CPA and Private Equity, Josh Funk, Chief Development Officer at Crete Professionals Alliance, shares how his journey from firm owner to PE-backed leader is transforming how CPA firms grow, scale, and lead in today’s market.
In this episode, you will be able to:
Learn how Josh took Crete PA from zero to 21 firm partnerships and $300M+ in revenue
Understand the power of local-level rollover equity—and why it benefits high-performing firms
Explore how Crete helps partner firms scale by taking admin, compliance, and tech off their plate
Hear how one $20M firm grew to $45M in less than three years through organic and inorganic growth
Get insights into how Thrive Capital and Crete are building a tech-enabled, people-first future for the profession
Listen now to hear how Josh Funk and Crete PA are rewriting the CPA-PE playbook!
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