Accounting Firms

Scaling Capacity for Growth During Busy Season

Published on11 March 2025

The Challenge  

A local firm faced a critical resource shortage in the middle of busy season. Despite having just three partners, a manager on maternity leave, and an already overextended team of seniors and associates, the firm continued receiving six-figure audit opportunities from various sources. While eager to capitalize on these opportunities, they lacked the capacity to take on new clients without sacrificing their existing commitments.  

The Solution

Having already relied on CPAClub for quality control and regulatory support, the firm turned to CPAClub for a flexible staffing solution. Instead of searching for an independent contractor or paying costly recruiting fees with no guarantee of success, the firm: 

  • Engaged CPAClub within days to serve as a Manager on a new public client audit.
  • Avoided the burden of hiring a full-time manager at a salary of $125,000 plus benefits.
  • Gained immediate access to CPAClub’s team of in-house CPAs, ensuring seamless execution without the need for extensive onboarding.

The Impact  

By leveraging CPAClub, the firm scaled its capacity without the long-term cost or risk of hiring. The results included: 

  • Over $100,000 in Cost Savings: The firm sidestepped a full-time hire while still receiving top-tier managerial support.
  • Improved Efficiency: Partners no longer had to worry about training and onboarding, while each workpaper was prepared and reviewed effectively.
  • Enhanced Staff Development: A new associate benefited from CPAClub’s expertise as former partners, directors, and educators, strengthening the firm’s long-term talent pipeline.

By rethinking how it delivered its services, the firm not only maintained its existing workload but also capitalized on new high-value opportunities, driving significant growth for the partnership. 

About CPAClub

CPAClub is transforming how public accounting firms and companies meet accounting, advisory and assurance requirements by turning the traditional model upside down. Founded and led by one of Accounting Today’s Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting and one of CPA Practice Advisor’s 20 Under 40 Top Influencers, CPAClub was recognized as a Top New Product by Accounting Today. CPAClub offers onshore accounting, advisory and assurance solutions throughout the United States and abroad via its award-winning subscription model. Learn more at cpaclub.cpa.

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