Ascend provides access to growth capital, robust talent acquisition and training, leading quality management resources, best-of-breed technology, AI tools, an offshore captive, shared back-office services, a catalytic leadership system, and modernized equity incentives so that firms can surmount today’s industry challenges to reach their full potential. Recognized for excellence, innovation, and a supportive work environment, WS Advisors has been named an IPA Top 200 Firm , an IPA Fastest Growing Firm , an IPA Best of the Best Firm , and one of Accounting Today’s Best Firms to Work For .