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Thriveal Podcast: Building Stronger Firms Through Alliance | EP016 1 Credit

Thriveal Podcast: Building Stronger Firms Through Alliance | EP016 1 Credit

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    November, 2025

  • Subject Area

    Business Mgmnt and Org

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Learning Objectives

  • Explain how the BDO Alliance fosters collaboration and shared education among firms.
  • Describe the role of an abundance mindset in driving mutual firm growth.
  • Analyze how AI and automation are transforming accounting into strategic advisory.
  • Discuss succession and ownership strategies that promote long-term firm sustainability.
  • Identify leadership practices that align technology, talent, and client relationships.

Course Overview

What happens when collaboration becomes a competitive advantage? In this CPE Episode, we explore how the BDO Alliance has redefined partnership in public accounting, transforming competition into connection. Instead of chasing scale through private equity or mergers, firms are joining forces to share resources, strengthen education, and innovate through community.

Guest speaker Michael Horwitz, a key figure behind the Alliance’s growth, joins host Jason Blumer to unpack how abundance thinking, education, and technology are reshaping the accounting industry. Together, they dive into the philosophy and practice of building sustainable, independent firms that thrive through shared success rather than consolidation.

Major Topics:

  • Alliance Program Evolution
  • Abundance Mindset Philosophy
  • Advisory Service Integration
  • Technology and AI Adoption
  • Succession Planning Models

Listeners will gain actionable insight into how collaboration, education, and innovation can future-proof any accounting practice. From redefining competition to embracing advisory growth, this CPE Episode equips professionals to lead with confidence in a rapidly changing profession. Tune in for strategies that turn connection into success.

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On Demand Credits for All Qualifications

License details Credits Status
BusIness Management & Organization for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
BusIness Management & Organization for Chartered Professional Accountant in Canada 1 CPD Eligible
Business Management for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 1 CPE Eligible
BusIness Management & Organization for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1 CPE Approved
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 1 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 1 CPD Eligible
BusIness Management & Organization for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Approved
BusIness Management & Organization for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Approved
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 1 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 1 CPD Eligible
CPA - Ireland 1 CPD Eligible

Additional Information

Credit

1

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study

Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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About Experts

Michael Horwitz

Michael Horwitz

Executive Director, BDO Alliance USA, BDO USA

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Michael Horwitz is the Executive Director of BDO Alliance USA, the largest association of U.S.-based independent accounting, tax and advisory firms, comprised of over 260 US-based CPA firms and 150 advisory firms and vendors (Business Resource Network). Michael leads a team of 30 professionals dedicated to maximizing the value of collaboration between member firms, as well as with BDO in the USA and BDO Global. When national firm resources are deployed in local communities through entrepreneurial CPA firms, everybody wins. Michael is passionate about the accounting profession, and the value that the trusted advisors providing assurance, tax and consulting services deliver to the business community as well as to individuals.

Jason Blumer

Jason Blumer CPA

Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Blumer & Associates, CPAs, PC

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Jason serves as Thriveal’s CEO, leading the strategy of which structures help Thriveal grow, and how to approach the profession with transformative education. Jason got his Bachelors in Accounting from Wofford College in Spartanburg, SC. His near 30 year career has been so varied, he’s performed every function in a firm and many other companies he has worked in. He has been a CPA since 1998. Jason shows genuine care as a leader of the Thriveal team, and is deeply thankful for the opportunity to lead alongside other people who do their work from the heart. Jason is a sought after international speaker, educator, coach, consultant, and friend to firm entrepreneurs all over the globe.

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