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Patrick Hughes discusses the evolution of accounting firm M&A and AI's impact on the profession.

Patrick Hughes, head of accounting services at Houlihan Lokey, discusses the rapid evolution of accounting firm M&A and the impact of AI on the profession.

People in this episode

Guest: Patrick Hughes

Topics covered

• accounting firm M&A
• AI impact
• business evolution
• financial services
• mergers and acquisitions

Keywords

• accounting
• M&A
• AI
• business
• mergers
• financial services
• Houlihan Lokey

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Organizations: Houlihan Lokey, accounting services

Products: AI

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