Private Equity Trends: Insights from Praxity on North American Developments

Blain Heckaman, CPA | Featured in Praxity HUBLite | January 31, 2025

Praxity recently published an article featuring Blain Heckaman, CEO of Kaufman Rossin, discussing the evolving landscape of North American business amidst political and legislative changes.

Heckaman highlights the surge in private equity acquisitions within public accounting, emphasizing its impact on firms like Kaufman Rossin that aim to stay independent. He notes, “One-third of the top 30 U.S. accounting firms are now owned or partially owned by private equity.”

These changes are crucial for clients, as they pose new challenges and opportunities in taxation, risk management, and strategic growth. Understanding these shifts can help businesses adapt and thrive.

Read the full article at Praxity.

Blain Heckaman, CPA, Management Principal Emeritus at Kaufman Rossin, one of the Top 50 CPA and advisory firms in the U.S.