Supporting Firms: A Conversation With BDO Alliance USA Executive Director Michael Horwitz

As part of our ongoing Accounting Firms Industry Insider Series, BDO Alliance USA Executive Director Michael Horwitz sat down with LP Partner Russell Shapiro. Among other topics, they discussed the reasons for BDO Alliance USA’s success, the impact of M&A activity, and the impact of global resources and technology on accounting firms.

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0:00 - Intro
0:14 - Get to know Michael Horwitz
6:32 - What factors have contributed to the success of BDO Alliance USA?
10:08 - What is BDO Alliance USA focused on now?
13:11 - How has M&A activity impacted BDO Alliance USA?
16:47 - How would you characterize 2023 for firms and what are your thoughts on the sustainability?
20:15 - How are global resources and technology impacting the accounting industry?
28:42 - How is M&A affecting the accounting industry generally?
33:05 - What firms are right for BDO Alliance USA?
34:58 - What do you like most about your work?