Michael Horwitz, Executive Director of the BDO Alliance USA, leads a team that supports the largest association of independently owned, U.S.-based accounting, tax and advisory firms. He firmly believes in future-forward thinking, the power of collaboration, and having a growth mindset to foster success in the CPA profession. When he’s asked to speak annually at industry events or on podcasts, his focus lies strongly in the future of the profession; where the market is going; and how CPA firms can anticipate, adapt and thrive. He spends time every year at BDO Alliance USA’s EVOLVE conference addressing these topics, including his popular breakout session, The Pulse of the Managing Partner. Michael truly “embraces change” and is “relentless about improvement,” two fundamentals that guide our Alliance. Michael has always been focused on how technology, trends, change management, and forward-thinking leadership can positively influence CPA firms.