Southlake-based firm Knutson CPA, PLLC was named a top 20 Firm of the Future as part of Intuit Inc.’s nationwide search for accounting firms that use forward-thinking technologies to ensure their long-term success and reshape the way they meet the needs of their small business clients. “We’re excited to announce Knutson CPA as one of the top 20 Firms of the Future in the United States,” said Jim McGinnis, vice president of Intuit Small Business Group's accountant segment. “Knutson CPA inspired us with their use of technology, the cloud and future-ready processes that improve practice management and position them as a trusted advisor to clients and prospects.” Participants submitted videos that expressed why they deserved to be recognized as a Firm of the Future, including highlighting their firm’s vision, leadership style, brand, and how they have built a firm to capture ideal workdays. A panel of judges, including Jim McGinnis, Darren Root and Intuit Accountant Segment senior leaders, selected the top 20 Firms of the Future who best embody the attributes of Firms of the Future. Originality and creativity of a participant’s video was also considered. A representative from each Firm of the Future received an all-expense paid trip to Intuit’s second annual QuickBooks Connect event in San Jose, California, where they were connected to speaker lineup with thousands of business owners, entrepreneurs, accountants and developers in attendance. “We are honored to be one of the firm’s recognized by Intuit as a Firm of the Future,” firm owner Wendy Knutson said. “Taking advantage of online technologies has helped us evolve as a firm and presented new ways for us to meet the needs of our clients. We are humbled to have made the list alongside so many progressive, next-generation firms.”