PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS ADVISORY
What if you could grow your firm — without losing the freedom to serve your clients your way?
At NextStageCPA, we help independent firms scale without compromise.
You built your reputation on trust, relationships, and personal attention — and we help you protect that advantage while modernizing how you grow.
Our Edge
Strategic Advisory — Define your long-term path and outpace the market.
Digital Marketing & Automation — Build scalable, inbound client pipelines that run on autopilot.
Capital Introductions — Expand your reach and resources while keeping 100% of your equity.
How Our Services Safeguard CPA Independence
We Accelerate Growth Without Selling Out
Expand through organic initiatives and strategic acquisitions that broaden reach and revenue—while avoiding the risks of client attrition and the dependency of private equity roll-ups.
We Boost Profitability While Preserving Control
Increase margins by creating niche service offerings and reducing client acquisition costs through automation. Grow sustainably—without giving up ownership.
We Solve Staffing Shortages Internally
Access private-label advisory support, from analyst to C-suite, so your firm can deliver high-value services to clients without mergers or costly new hires.
We Develop Niche Service Lines as Differentiators
Launch specialized offerings that strengthen market position, protect firm value, and give your practice an edge against consolidation pressures.
We Manage Implementation for Self-Sufficiency
Lead business development activities, train sales teams, and oversee CRM/data analytics—so your firm can scale like a national practice while remaining independent.
We Customize Technology to Reduce Reliance
Deploy 24/7 automated marketing and client engagement tools that enhance origination, retention, and relationships—without outside dependencies.
We Provide Strategic Capital Options
Facilitate access to growth capital, joint ventures, and succession strategies that deliver liquidity while preserving firm independence and control.
Strengthening CPA Independence Through Smart Growth
Strategic Planning and Implementation
We provide tailored strategic planning and managed implementation services that help CPA firms compete effectively without relying on outside consolidation. Our expertise ensures your firm stays competitive, maximizes profitability, and executes key initiatives that protect independence while achieving sustainable growth.
Operational Efficiency Improvement
We streamline CPA firm operations through AI-driven automation and digital marketing solutions that lower costs and improve client acquisition. By reducing reliance on manual processes, we enable your firm to operate at a higher level of efficiency—allowing you to expand services and remain independent in a consolidating market.
Relationship Management and Monetization
Our team manages proactive client engagement strategies that nurture relationships and strengthen loyalty. By consistently showcasing your firm’s value and new service offerings, we drive retention and organic growth—helping you reduce dependency on acquisitions for expansion.
Fractional Leadership and Staff Support
We provide private-label leadership and staffing support at both the C-suite and staff levels, giving firms the ability to scale advisory services without merging or hiring full-time personnel. This seamless integration allows your firm to pursue new initiatives, protect its independence, and compete head-to-head with larger players.
Leadership
Peter Muwonge
Founder & Managing Partner
Peter Muwonge is a dynamic business development executive with a proven record of originating, negotiating, and closing high-value opportunities across multiple industries. As Founder and Managing Partner of Next Stage CPA (formerly Muwonge Capital Advisors), based in Washington, DC, he has led the firm since 2014—driving strategic initiatives that fuel sustainable growth, strengthen CPA firm independence, and enhance profitability.
With deep expertise in market analysis, strategic planning, and stakeholder relationship management, Peter has played a key role in private equity and debt transactions for family offices and high-net-worth investors. His ability to design and execute growth strategies has positioned him as a trusted advisor for firms navigating complex market environments.
Peter holds a BA in Environmental Science and Policy from Duke University and an MBA from Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business. He is also registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (Series 7, 66) and brings extensive skills in capital raising, financial modeling, and contract negotiation. Leveraging his 25+ years of experience and global perspective, he continues to help clients preserve independence while achieving outstanding results.
Abhishek Chowdhury
Technology & Innovation Partner
Abhishek Chowdhury is an accomplished software engineer, entrepreneur, and creative innovator with extensive experience in the technology sector, particularly in Silicon Valley. His career spans global tech giants and groundbreaking startups, with contributions ranging from Apple.com’s global supply chain to widely used open-source projects.
Known for blending technical expertise with entrepreneurial vision, Abhishek has led high-impact initiatives across industries including blockchain, Web3, digital marketing, and real estate technology. His work consistently demonstrates a unique ability to translate emerging technologies into practical solutions that drive growth and efficiency.
At Next Stage CPA, Abhishek brings a forward-looking perspective on how technology can strengthen CPA firm independence. From automation and client engagement systems to advanced digital marketing strategies, he ensures firms have access to scalable, future-ready solutions. His journey reflects resilience, creativity, and a commitment to leveraging innovation for positive impact.
HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday thru Friday 6AM-6PM
Saturday By Appointment Only
Sunday Closed
