On-Demand Webinar | In collaboration with Accounting Today
Redefining the Accounting Workforce: Finding the Right Talent Model for Your Firm
CPA firms are facing a complex equation: experienced professionals are hard to find, salaries are climbing, and turnover is stretching teams thin. As internal bandwidth shrinks, the cost of inaction rises—from missed growth opportunities to staff burnout.
Many firms are rethinking how work gets done—and who needs to do it.
This webinar brings together a panel of industry experts to explore how firms are moving beyond traditional hiring models. Whether it’s hybrid structures or fully outsourced teams, the goal is the same: build a workforce that’s scalable, sustainable, and aligned with your firm’s growth.
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Discussion topics will include:
- How churn and recruiting costs are reshaping hiring decisions
- How to evaluate and implement hybrid or outsourced models
- How to identify and integrate the right external partners
- Lessons learned from firms who’ve successfully shifted their approach
Whether you're actively exploring outsourcing or simply reassessing how to support your team better, this session will offer honest insights and practical next steps from firms that have been there.
Featured Speakers
Jack Reagan
Partner at UHY LLP
Managing Director at UHY Advisors
Jack is a seasoned leader with over 35 years of experience in UHY Advisors Government Advisory Practice. His experience spans various sectors, including state and local governments, local school districts, federal government entities, and not-for-profit organizations. He has served many of the largest state and local government entities throughout the country, including New York City, Boston, San Jose, Nashville, and Washington, D.C., as well as the states of New York, Texas, New Jersey, Delaware, and California and Fairfax County, Virginia, Loudoun County, Virginia., and Montgomery County, Maryland. Jack's current focus is on leading ARPA consulting engagements for cities and counties across the nation, ensuring that these governments maintain compliance with these critical funds.
Jack has played a pivotal role in the success of numerous localities in obtaining and maintaining their GFOA and ASBO Certificates of Excellence in Financial Reporting. His experience is recognized within the industry and sought after, making him a widely respected speaker on emerging issues facing these entities, from technical accounting matters to grants management to other financial management issues. Jack's contributions to his alma mater, the University of Richmond, were recognized when he became the first recipient of the Accounting Department Alumni of the Year award.
Rizza De Guzman
Lead Director of Firm Client Services at Scrubbed
As the Director and Management Advisory Committee Alignment Officer at Scrubbed, Rizza plays a key role in overseeing the company’s strategic direction and alignment across management functions. She’s also the Lead Director for Firm Client Services. A dedicated mentor, Rizza finds joy in guiding her team and supporting their growth. With 19 years of experience in auditing, financial reporting, and management advisory services, Rizza brings a wealth of expertise to her role. Her career includes eight years at KPMG Philippines and Singapore, specializing in the manufacturing, construction, and shipping industries, and five years as a Legal Entity Controller with Citibank Shared Services Manila and Deutsche Bank Group Manila. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Rizza graduated cum laude with a degree in Accountancy from St. Louis University, reflecting her dedication to excellence and professional achievement.
Dan Hood
Editor-in-chief at Accounting Today
Daniel Hood has been editor-in-chief of Accounting Today since 2011; he joined Accounting Today as managing editor in 1998. A graduate of Georgetown University, he has also served as a business editor for the New York Daily News, and as a production editor for The Wall Street Journal Europe. He is the author of five novels and a guidebook to New York City.