Introducing The Current

Lead with Confidence. Grow with Community.

Quarterly Intelligence for the Accounting and Fintech Communities

The accounting profession is transforming faster than ever. The Current brings clarity to the change — delivering deep insight, executive commentary, and real-world examples from firms leading the evolution of practice management.

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A New Lens on Firm Leadership

The Current is Winding River Consulting’s quarterly digital publication created for firm leaders navigating an era of disruption. Each issue delivers a curated mix of strategy, data, and perspective — the kind of intelligence that helps partners and C-suite leaders anticipate what’s next rather than react to it.

Our goal is simple: elevate the conversation. No clickbait, no noise — just thoughtful, actionable ideas drawn from across the accounting and fintech ecosystem.

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Who We Serve

Built for Leaders Who Lead Change

The Current is written for those steering their firms into the future - and for those who shape the broader ecosystem.

C-Suite

Firm Leaders

Managing partners, C-suite executives, and practice leaders who view change as opportunity. If you're making decisions about your firm's growth, talent, or technology strategy, The Current is your quarterly must-read.
Leaders

Ecosystem Innovators

Alliance leaders, consultants, and fintech innovators who shape the broader accounting ecosystem. Stay connected to the strategic conversations driving the profession forward.

What Sets Us Apart

What Makes The Current Different

Strategic by Design

Rooted in data, experience, and forward-looking analysis that helps you see around corners.

Community-Driven

Informed by the voices of Winding River's network and alumni who are leading transformation.

Actionable Intelligence

Practical tools and takeaways for immediate impact in your firm and practice.

What's Inside

Inside Every Issue

Each edition of The Current features original content that informs how firms grow, lead, and compete in a shifting marketplace:

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Feature Articles

Each edition of The Current features original content that informs how firms grow, lead, and compete in a shifting marketplace

Executive Op-Eds

Perspectives from Gary Shamis, Brian Blaha, David Toth, and other industry leaders on growth models, talent, and firm independence.

Interviews

Conversations with managing partners, alliance directors, and alumni of Winding River’s Managing Partners Boot Camp community who are redefining leadership.

Webinars

Success stories from firms that have reimagined structure, equity, and strategy for long-term sustainability.

Guides

Original firm leader surveys on leadership, growth, and technology adoption.

Podcasts

A curated catalog of AI tools and digital platforms transforming the accounting and fintech space.

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