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BDO Evolve 2025 Conference Recap 🎲

Michael W. Zimmerman Jr, CPA
May 16, 2025

There’s no better place than Las Vegas to talk about transformation — and the 2025 BDO Alliance USA Evolve Conference delivered just that. Hosted among the lights and energy of the Strip, this year’s event wasn’t just about where the accounting profession is now — it was a deep dive into where it’s headed.

From discussions around private equity and M&A to powerful sessions on firm culture, client relationships, and the growing role of AI, Evolve 2025 proved one thing: standing still is no longer an option for CPA firms.

Here’s a closer look at what we learned, what we shared, and why we’re more energized than ever to help power what’s next.

🧭 A Conference with a Compass Pointing Forward

BDO Evolve is built for firm leaders looking beyond the next busy season. This year’s themes were bold, candid, and refreshingly future-focused:

🤖 AI Isn’t the Future — It’s the Present

The conference made one thing crystal clear: AI is fundamentally changing the profession. And not in five years — right now.

Some of the questions firms are actively wrestling with:

Our message: AI is here to augment, not replace. Audit Sight is built with that philosophy at its core — empowering professionals to shift from manual prep to strategic insight.

Firms that embrace these tools are gaining not just efficiency, but a new capacity to deliver value — whether through deeper analysis, faster close cycles, or better client service.

💬 Conversations That Matter

Outside the tech spotlight, some of the most meaningful discussions we had centered around firm structure and sustainability:

We found ourselves aligned with that mindset. Audit Sight isn’t about disruption for disruption’s sake — it’s about building tools that help firms grow smarter, retain top talent, and deliver incredible service.

🏆 Audit Sight at Center Stage

We brought our team and tech to the conference floor to showcase how automation and AI can eliminate the bottlenecks that plague traditional audit work. With live demos of our Audit and Transaction Advisory tools, attendees saw firsthand what a streamlined, standardized process looks like.

The biggest reactions we heard?

That last point is key — we’re not just building software. We’re rethinking how audit work gets done. And BDO agreed - even recognizing Audit Sight on stage with the Growth Strategy of the year award. Read all about it here

🌟 Until Next Time, Vegas

We walked away from BDO Evolve energized, inspired, and more committed than ever to our mission: eliminate manual work in the audit process and unlock the potential of people.

If you visited our booth — thank you for your curiosity and conversation. And if we didn’t get the chance to connect, we’d love to continue the dialogue.

📩 You can reach out here to schedule a quick walkthrough or share your firm’s goals.

Here’s to building the future of audit — together.

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