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 Leadership Team at Ascend drives the strategic vision and operational excellence of the company, ensuring alignment between the mission of empowering entrepreneurial CPAs and the execution of innovative growth initiatives. Comprising the Regional President, Chief Financial Officer, and Founder & CEO, this team oversees resource allocation, talent acquisition, and technology implementation, fostering a collaborative environment that supports the growth of regional firms while maintaining their independence. Their collective expertise shapes Ascend's commitment to modernizing the accounting industry and achieving sustained profitability.

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Business Development

Recruiting and Talent Acquisition