FastTrack to Partnership
Turn your CPA career into your own practice. FastTrack to Partnership helps CPAs and CPA firms with limited clients or experience build, operate, and grow their own accounting practice — with HWAA's experience, systems, marketing support, and professional network behind you.
Who Is FastTrack to Partnership For?
Starting a CPA firm can be difficult when you are still building your client base, developing your business systems, and learning how to manage the business side of accounting.
You bring your professional goals. HWAA provides the experience, resources, systems, marketing support, and professional network to help you move forward.
For CPAs
- CPAs who want to build their own accounting practice
- CPAs who do not yet have an established client base
- CPAs looking for guidance in developing a profitable practice
CPA Firms
- Firms looking to expand their practice
- Firms seeking additional professional resources and support
- Firms that want to improve operations, marketing, and growth
What you get with HWAA?
A Stronger Path to Partnership, one framework for your practice
FastTrack is designed to help CPAs and firms with limited clients or experience build, operate, and grow — with HWAA's resources behind every step.
Business Mentorship
Develop and operate your own firm while leveraging HWAA's established systems, professional expertise, and network of experienced auditors — instead of building everything from the ground up.
An Experienced Audit Team
Get started with HWAA's highly skilled audit team — a professional network with nearly 40 years of audit experience supporting you as you develop your practice.
Build Your Own CPA Firm
Develop and operate your own firm while leveraging HWAA's established systems, professional expertise, and network of experienced auditors — instead of building everything from the ground up.
Virtual Office Setup
Set up a virtual office in the location of your choice and operate from anywhere — while reducing traditional office overhead.
Customized Marketing Support
A custom-designed marketing plan and access to marketing consultants to promote your practice and support business development.
Paperless & Cloud-Based
A paperless, cloud-based office environment for you and your clients, designed to support more efficient operations.
Professional Services & Advice
Access varied professional services and business advice that support your firm's development and day-to-day business needs.
Reduce Your Overhead
Operate through a virtual office environment that reduces traditional office expenses while you grow and improve efficiency.
Online Team Collaboration
Create and maintain an online team site that supports your firm's communication and collaboration as your practice grows.
A Different Way to Build
You don't have to build every part of your practice alone
With FastTrack to Partnership, HWAA provides access to seven pillars of support — so you can focus on your clients while the framework carries the rest.
Business Mentorship
Guidance on building and growing your practice.
Audit Experience
Access to a network of highly skilled auditors.
Marketing Support
A customized marketing plan and marketing consultants.
Technology
A customized marketing plan and marketing consultants.
Virtual Operations
A flexible virtual office environment.
Professional Resources
Access to professional services and business advice.
Tax Opportunities
Maximize deductions and credits while managing tax liability.
Ready to put the framework behind your firm?
Apply for FastTrackYOUR PATH TO PARTNERSHIP
START. BUILD. GROW
FastTrack to Partnership is designed to help you move from starting a practice to building a sustainable business — whether you are a CPA establishing your own firm or an existing firm looking for additional resources.
Start
Establish your practice on proven ground — virtual office setup, paperless cloud systems, and your online team site in place from day one.
Build
Develop your client base with a customized marketing plan, CEO mentorship, and the support of an audit team with nearly 40 years of experience.
Grow
Scale a sustainable business — reduce overhead, capture tax planning opportunities, and move along your path to partnership with HWAA.
Begin your FastTrack application
Tell us where you are in your CPA journey and where you want your practice to go. The HWAA team reviews every application personally and follows up to schedule your partnership consultation.
- A personal review of your practice goals
- A consultation on mentorship, audit, and marketing fit
- A clear picture of your Start. Build. Grow. pathway
Before you apply
Do I keep ownership of my own firm?
Yes. FastTrack gives you the opportunity to develop and operate your own CPA firm. HWAA provides the systems, professional resources, and network — your practice remains yours to build and grow.
I dont have an established client base. Is this program for me?
Exactly. The program is designed for CPAs who do not yet have an established client base, and for firms with limited clients or experience. You bring your professional goals; HWAA provides the experience, resources, and marketing support to help you move forward.
Do I need a physical office?
No. You can set up a virtual office in the location of your choice and operate from anywhere. A virtual office environment also helps reduce traditional office overhead costs, paired with a paperless, cloud-based way of working.
What experience does audit network bring?
You gain access to HWAA's highly skilled audit team — a professional network with nearly 40 years of audit experience, providing additional support and knowledge as you develop your practice.
Join the team behind the framework
Audit Manager
Position type: Full-Time
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Audit Manager to lead audit engagements, oversee audit teams, maintain quality standards, and strengthen client relationships.
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Position type: Full-Time
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Auditor to join our audit team. This position is ideal for an aspiring accounting professional who wants to develop practical auditing skills and gain experience working with experienced professionals.
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