Global CPAs: Collaborators, Not Competitors – Why the U.S. Accounting Industry Must Embrace Non-US Accountants

Date: Thursday, August 28, 2025
Time: 01:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM CT / 11:00 AM MT / 10:00 AM PT [Prevailing Time]
Presenter: Anshul Agrawal, CEO, June15 Consulting
Moderator:
Objective(s):
1. Understand the growing disparity between CPA licensure trends in the U.S. and internationally.
2. Examine the reasons behind industry hesitation and resistance toward global CPAs.
3. Learn why integrating non-U.S. CPAs can strengthen, rather than threaten, U.S. firms.
4. Explore how different segments of the accounting profession—solo practitioners, firms of all sizes, and investors—can benefit from embracing global talent.
5. Walk away with a new perspective on the future of accounting: A global CPA is a collaborator, not a competitor.
Field of Study: Management Services
Program Level: Basic
CPE Credit: 1 Credit Hour
Delivery Method: Group Internet-based

No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this course.

Course Description

The U.S. accounting profession is facing a talent crisis. While fewer people in the U.S. are pursuing CPA licensure, a growing number of professionals in India and the Philippines are earning CPA and EA credentials. Despite this trend, there is significant hesitation—and even resistance—toward embracing global CPAs as part of the industry.

This session challenges the perception that non-U.S. CPAs are competitors and instead positions them as essential collaborators in solving the industry’s most pressing challenges. Attendees will explore how different segments of the profession—solo practitioners, small and midsize firms, large firms, and private equity buyers—can benefit from integrating global CPAs into their operations. By the end of the session, participants will walk away with a new perspective: A global CPA is your collaborator, not your competitor.

Presenter and Moderator Bios

Presenter: Anshul Agrawal, CEO, June15 Consulting

Anshul Agrawal is widely recognized for fundamentally changing how CPA firms leverage global talent. Seeing that traditional offshoring often failed small and mid-sized CPA firms, he pioneered Direct Ownership Offshoring — a groundbreaking model that empowers smaller firms to directly own and control their offshore teams, a strategy previously accessible only to large firms.

As the founder of June15 Consulting, Anshul advised several Fortune 500 companies on global expansion and now works exclusively with CPA firms to help them tackle their most pressing challenges by leveraging global talent.

He also hosts the Accounting Trailblazers Podcast, where he engages influential industry leaders in candid conversations about bold ideas, challenges, and innovations reshaping the CPA profession.

Cost
$40.00 for CPAFMA Members / $80.00 for Non-Members / Free for PAFMs

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Delivery System

• All programs are delivered using the Zoom platform.
• Confirmations will include log-in instructions.
• Participants are able to participate using any device with an Internet connect (if the device does not have speakers, the participant can also dial-in) or they can participate with audio only by dialing in.
• All registrants will receive a link to the webinar’s recording by email within 48 business hours of event’s conclusion.
• There will be assistance available to help with technical and connectivity issues up to 10 minutes prior to the start of the presentation.

Registration

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Refund Policy

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Additional Information

Live participation is required for CPE credit and polling questions must be answered to show active participation. All registrants will receive an email following the session with links to the slides and/or handouts, and a link to the webinar recording (unless otherwise stated). If you are unable to participate in the live session, you can still watch the recorded session, but you will not be eligible for CPE credits.

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