Noted accounting thought leader and author Hitendra R. Patil has been named director of practice development at AccountantsWorld, a leader in cloud-based solutions for accountants.
Hitendra will be responsible for helping accountants become more successful by leveraging AccountantsWorld’s solutions more powerfully and advancing the company’s leadership in cloud solutions for accountants.
The author of “Accountaneur: The Entrepreneurial Accountant,” Hitendra has served the accounting profession for over 12 years and the technology-enabled financial services industry for 25 years in numerous capacities across multiple countries.
Prior to AccountantsWorld, he worked as the COO of Pransform Inc., a processing solutions provider for small- to medium-sized accounting, CPA and tax firms in the United States. Before joining Pransform, Hitendra was the assistant VP of global financial services at Viteos Technologies. His highly acclaimed book, “Accountaneur," is devoted to helping accountants become more entrepreneurial in their quest for robust and profitable growth.
"I am absolutely thrilled to be joining AccountantsWorld," Hitendra says. "What inspired me the most about the company is their deep belief in the role accountants have to create a better world and their genuine commitment to accounting professionals. It is highly fulfilling to align myself with a future-creating organization that is using the cloud to help accountants expand their services, create growth for their practices, nurture stronger bonds with their clients, and experience deeper, professional fulfillment."
AccountantsWorld CEO Chandra Bhansali says the company was looking for a passionate leader who shared the company's belief in the power of accountants. "Hitendra brings a strong and unique combination of leadership, highly relevant industry expertise and a deep understanding on how to leverage behavioral science to enhance accountants’ success. He is an ideal addition for strengthening both the success of our accounting partners and our core mission."
With more than 30 years’ experience, AccountantsWorld is the leading provider of cloud-based solutions for accountants. The company offers a complete, integrated suite of innovative accounting, payroll, and practice management solutions that help accountants work collaboratively with clients to foster greater client loyalty and improve practice bottom lines. AccountantsWorld also is the only leading cloud solutions provider that puts Accountants First™ by never competing with accountants or selling services directly to their clients.