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224. Cracking the CAS code, with Amy Bridges
Episode 2243rd February 2025 • Future-Proof • Bill Sheridan of MACPA
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Client Advisory Services (CAS) has become one of the most profitable and in-demand service lines in accounting, with revenues surging 17% in two years. Amy Bridges, Senior Manager of Practice Development at CPA.com, unpacks key findings from the latest CAS Benchmark Survey, revealing how top firms achieve $250,000 in median net client fees per professional and why 90% have moved away from hourly billing. From pricing strategies to scaling advisory services, this conversation offers actionable insights for firms looking to maximize CAS growth.

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