In early 2026, AGN member firms convened in Dallas, Fort Worth for a focused roundtable on AI adoption in the modern accounting firm. The session combined an external expert briefing from AI thought leader Roman Kepczyk from Rightworks, with a peer-led discussion among managing partners and senior practice leaders.
“Summer Fridays” have evolved from a perk into an expected component of accounting and advisory firm workplace flexibility. While approaches vary, the underlying goal remains the same: improve employee satisfaction without compromising productivity. From half-day Fridays to full shutdowns, firms are experimenting with models that balance operational needs with employee well-being.
The Forbes 2026 Best-in-State CPA list includes 24 professionals from 17 AGN Americas member firms. In its second year, Forbes reviews nominations for its Best-in-State CPA list of active, licensed CPA and makes its selections based on those who demonstrate exceptional expertise, leadership, and community service.
AGN UK member firm RPGCC partnered with fellow AGN member firm United Power HK CPA Limited (UPHK) in Hong Kong to support a client with Hong Kong-based entities requiring a statutory audit on a compressed timeline to meet local filing deadlines.
With no incumbent local auditor in place, the client needed to quickly appoint a trusted firm to ensure compliance and avoid disruption to their reporting obligations.
A joint AGN & Nexia thought-leadership publication, developed through global collaboration at the AGN & Nexia World Congress, Munich.
This Global Business Voice draws on the insights gathered during the Future Funding workshop delivered at the AGN & Nexia World Congress in Munich in late 2025. Partners from AGN and Nexia member firms across Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific and emerging markets explored how accounting firms are responding to accelerating structural change, new capital and funding models, and new sets of tech enabled well-funded competitors.
AGN firm Ballards has unveiled a major brand refresh, signalling its evolution into an agile, insight-driven advisory partner for mid-market and corporate clients across the UK. As firms shift towards advisory-led services, strong brand and culture are critical — not only to stand out, but to attract and retain the talent that drives future growth.
RPGCC is pleased to announce Grant Lee as Partner, strengthening the firm’s audit and assurance capability and specialist sector expertise. This move highlights RPGCC’s investment in top talent, showcases leadership growth across AGN, and reflects the firm’s transition into advisory — a key focus AGN helps members develop.
As competition for talent intensifies across Europe, the Netherlands is rethinking how employee participation is taxed—particularly for innovative start-ups and scale-ups. This article provides a concise overview of the current tax framework and the anticipated legislative changes effective from 2027 (specifically for start-ups and scale-ups) and 2028 (regarding “Box 3” personal wealth taxation). Early awareness of these developments will be key to navigating both risk and opportunity.
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In an era defined by rapid, structural change, traditional forecasting is increasingly being outpaced by the need for more forward-looking strategy. Backcasting—beginning with a clearly defined future state and working backwards—offers a more deliberate, outcome-driven approach. It enables organisations to reimagine business models, align investment with long-term value, and build the agility required to navigate transformative forces such as AI.