Economy
History Must Not Repeat Itself in Accountancy
Private equity is driving a wave of acquisitions among mid-sized accountancy firms in the Netherlands. The first sales of private equity-backed firms are approaching, which could expose perverse incentives, according to Professor Marcel Pheijffer. In his opinion piece published on 2026-09-09, Pheijffer warns that these developments may lead to conflicts of interest and ethical challenges within the sector. He stresses the importance of learning from past mistakes to prevent negative consequences for the accountancy profession.
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