CPA Growth Trends

Strategies, Tools and Knowledge to Grow CPA Firms

From Lead to Client: Mastering Lead Qualification & Lifecycle Management

By JoAnne Starks / September 10, 2025

Lead generation is only the beginning. For accounting and consulting firm marketers, the real challenge lies in qualifying those leads and nurturing them through the lifecycle—from initial awareness to signed engagement.

Business Development: Rebranding Your Firm: The Hidden Impact on Business Development

By Bob Silvy / August 26, 2025

Rebranding an accounting firm is no small feat. It’s a process that requires careful thought, significant investment and a clear vision of where the firm is headed. But beyond the new logo, updated website or refreshed tagline, there’s a deeper question: How does rebranding impact your business development efforts—and your…

Hot Topic: Rebranding with Purpose: An Update on the AAM Rebrand

By Rachael McGrew / August 26, 2025

In early 2025, the Association for Accounting Marketing (AAM) embarked on a bold rebranding journey in partnership with GRAPHEK, a strategic design agency with deep expertise in working with associations. The initiative, driven by a commitment to modernizing AAM’s identity, aligning with its evolving visions and better reflect its growing…

Resources of Interest: Affiliate Members of Interest: Go-To Rebranding Advice from AAM’s Affiliate Members

By Kayla Juba / August 26, 2025

Marketing and branding consultants help organizations undergoing a rebrand to develop a strategic, visually cohesive identity that resonates with their target audiences. We asked the Affiliate members of AAM who specialize in marketing and branding consulting: “What is your go-to piece of advice for anyone getting ready to go through…

Beginner’s Guide: How to Create an RFP Template for a Rebrand

By Taylor Bartosiewicz / August 26, 2025

So, you’ve decided it’s time for a rebrand—congrats! You’re about to embark on an exciting (and at times, long and challenging) journey. Rebranding is more than just a new logo; it’s about redefining how your firm looks, sounds and feels. It’s a major investment, and the first step to making…

Seasoned Marketer: Rebranding your Accounting Firm: A Strategic Guide

By Tanya Doescher / August 26, 2025

With regulatory changes, AI-driven tools revolutionizing auditing and clients demanding seamless digital experiences, staying relevant is not optional; it is required. A rebrand extends far beyond a new logo or tagline. It is a deliberate strategy to drive growth, sharpen your competitive edge and align with evolving market dynamics. This…

A Lucky Break and a Bold Move: What You Can Learn from a Career Accounting Marketer

By Brian Falony / August 26, 2025

To recognize AAM’s 35th anniversary, this is the first in a series of articles from members sharing their career path and what that means for marketers of today. I landed in accounting marketing through luck and timing. After getting laid off from the office furniture industry and realizing my next…

Climbing the Ladder in a CPA Firm Without One

By Katie Tolin / August 19, 2025

Building a Career in Accounting Marketing “You’re hired!” But then what? For far too many accounting marketers, the first day on the job is also the last time anyone talks about their future. Unlike their peers in audit or tax, marketing professionals in accounting firms rarely have a clearly defined…

Infographic: New Contact Research: 4 Steps to Uncover a Contact’s Digital Journey

By Rachel Pompeani / July 28, 2025

As a marketer, we’re always looking for ways to measure ROI, especially in the digital world. This infographic outlines four simple steps to consider when a new contact enters your pipeline. Did they read a blog and submit a form? Or perhaps they received an email, visited a service page…

Business Development: How Accounting Firms Can Use AI to Supercharge Business Development

By Bob Silvy / July 28, 2025

AI is fast changing the way accounting firms approach business development (BD). Generative AI tools – especially when combined with thoughtful strategies – can drive better outcomes, save time and elevate the impact of BD professionals. Here are the top ways AI can help your firm become more efficient, insightful…

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Featured: Season 9 Episode 4

Beyond the Database: Building a CRM That Fuels Business Development

Nikki Burgeson | UHY-US

In this episode, Chris Camara speaks with Nikki Burgeson about the critical role of CRM systems in business development, particularly within professional services.