If you're running a CPA or accounting firm in 2026 and haven't explored outsourced accounting services, you're leaving capacity — and profit — on the table. U.S. firms face a perfect storm: a worsening talent shortage, rising overhead, and clients demanding faster turnaround. Outsourcing has shifted from a cost-cutting fallback to a core growth strategy. Why CPA Firms Are Outsourcing Accounting Functions The AICPA has reported a consistent decline in accounting graduates e