Jim Haefele, CPA

Jim Haefele, CPA, ABV, CVA, CFF, MAFF, is Leading Partner at hfco, an independent advisory and accounting firm serving privately held organizations, nonprofits, and family-owned businesses across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, Delaware, Maryland, and North Carolina. He advises clients on tax strategy, business valuation, succession planning, and M&A transactions. Learn more at hfco.com.

Why Independence is Becoming a Strategic Choice for CPA Firms

Firm Management October 5, 2026

Why Independence is Becoming a Strategic Choice for CPA Firms

Some CPA firms are looking at the wave of private equity consolidation and choosing a different path.

Jim Haefele, CPA

Contributors

Amy Vetter

CPA, CITP, CGMA

Becky Livingston

Accounting & AI Marketing Consultant

Brian Tankersley

CPA, CITP, CGMA

Garrett Wagner

CPA, CITP, CEO and Founder of C3 Evolution Group

Jim Boomer

CPA, CITP, CEO

Ken Berry, JD

CPA Practice Advisor Tax Correspondent

Kristy Short, Ed.D.

Accounting Content Specialist

Mary Girsch-Bock

Contributing Writer

Rachel Farris, CPA

Randy Johnston

MCS, MCP

Roman Kepczyk

CPA, CITP, CGMA

Steve Saah

Executive Director, Robert Half