Opportunities, Challenges & the Future of Professional Services
Prof. Marc Moyers
Clinical Associate Professor Director of the Master of Accounting Program
William & Mary - Raymond A. Mason School of Business Prof. Moyers brings 38 years of experience with the international public accounting firm of KPMG. He served in a number of leadership roles including National Sector Leader for the Private Equity industry practice and Office Managing Partner. His industry experience includes investment companies, consumer and industrial businesses from manufacturers to distributors to retailers, as well as food and beverage clients. During his career, Moyers has had significant involvement with M&A transactions, including due diligence, and assistance with various types of SEC filings, including initial public offerings. At W&M, Prof. Moyers teaches Advanced Auditing and leads the MAcc Financial Markets Trek.
Melissa Walters
Associate Director of Recruitment and Admissions for MAcc
William & Mary - Raymond A. Mason School of Business Melissa Walters is the Associate Director of Recruitment and Admissions for the Master of Accounting (MAcc) program at William & Mary's Raymond A. Mason School of Business. Based in Williamsburg, VA, she brings diverse experience from prior roles at the University of Valley Forge, Eastern University, and Huntington Learning Centre.. Melissa holds a Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education and Teaching from Delaware Valley University.
Clinical Associate Professor Director of the Master of Accounting Program
William & Mary - Raymond A. Mason School of Business Prof. Moyers brings 38 years of experience with the international public accounting firm of KPMG. He served in a number of leadership roles including National Sector Leader for the Private Equity industry practice and Office Managing Partner. His industry experience includes investment companies, consumer and industrial businesses from manufacturers to distributors to retailers, as well as food and beverage clients. During his career, Moyers has had significant involvement with M&A transactions, including due diligence, and assistance with various types of SEC filings, including initial public offerings. At W&M, Prof. Moyers teaches Advanced Auditing and leads the MAcc Financial Markets Trek.
Associate Director of Recruitment and Admissions for MAcc
William & Mary - Raymond A. Mason School of Business Melissa Walters is the Associate Director of Recruitment and Admissions for the Master of Accounting (MAcc) program at William & Mary's Raymond A. Mason School of Business. Based in Williamsburg, VA, she brings diverse experience from prior roles at the University of Valley Forge, Eastern University, and Huntington Learning Centre.. Melissa holds a Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education and Teaching from Delaware Valley University.Private equity's entry into accounting firms signals a fundamental reconfiguration of an industry long grounded in the partnership model. This session explores why accounting firms have become attractive investment targets and examines how private equity reshapes governance, ownership, and professional norms. Participants will gain insight into the potential advantages"”such as growth capital, technological investment, and market expansion"”alongside the risks, including challenges to independence, cultural change, and ethical tensions. By critically analysing these dynamics, the session situates private equity investment within broader debates on professional integrity, regulatory oversight, and the evolving future of the accounting profession.
Gain insight into why private equity invests in accounting firms.
Learn how new ownership models impact governance and culture.
Understand the growth opportunities from capital and technology.
Recognise risks tied to ethics, independence, and values.
Explore what these shifts mean for the future of the profession.
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The William & Mary Raymond A. Mason School of Business offers several top-ranked and STEM designated graduate programs: Full-Time MBA, Master of Science in Business Analytics and Master of Accounting. Students across our programs benefit from accept to #1 ranked faculty, Executive Partners (a network of senior business leaders from over 30 different industries), and personalized career development support through our Graduate Career Management Center. Candidates will receive a quality education from one of the nation's leading Public Ivy League universities, expand their perspective through our diverse student population, and join our Tribe of alumni who are making an impact in business around the globe.
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