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      <description><![CDATA[ Strategic investment in accounting is no longer a niche topic reserved for the largest firms. As firms confront succession challenges, capital constraints, talent shortages, and the need to invest in technology, leaders are exploring a wider range of ownership and growth models — from traditional mergers to alternative practice structures and private equity-backed platforms.  ]]></description>
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