CPA firms will go through a big change over the next 10 years, reveals the CPA of the Future study conducted by CPA.com. An overwhelming 80% of firms polled thought that their role will change significantly in the future and that they will offer more consultative business development, risk management, and advisory services. More than 400 CPA firms responded to the survey.

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