Ascend empowers entrepreneurial CPAs to reach their goals with an innovative growth model that brings their firms into the new age. Backed by private equity from people-focused Alpine Investors, Ascend is building a modern platform for regional accounting firms that enables them to stay independent while accessing the resources of a large CPA firm to help them grow. Ascend provides access to growth capital, robust talent acquisition, best-of-breed technology, a catalytic leadership system, shared back-office services, and modernized equity incentives so that firms can surmount today’s industry challenges and reach their full potential. Founded in January 2023, the company attained revenues sufficient to qualify it as a Top 100 U.S. accounting firm within six months of operation.  

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David Wurtzbacher

Ryan Stiltner

Prasad Sristi

Evie Woodforde

Claudia Taylor

David Fulcher

The Business Development team at Ascend focuses on cultivating strategic partnerships and driving growth opportunities to support regional accounting firms. They identify potential collaborations, engage with stakeholders, and leverage the company's innovative resources to enhance the capabilities of partner firms. This team plays a crucial role in expanding Ascend's reach and fostering a community of entrepreneurial CPAs dedicated to achieving excellence.

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