Laurence Whittam is the Practice Leader for Whitman Global Strategy, and serves as a leading advisor to the accounting industry on outsourcing strategy. With over a decade of hands-on experience, Laurence has guided more than 500 CPA and accounting firms across the U.S., helping them design and manage high-performing offshore teams for tax, accounting, and audit services. 

Laurence is recognized as a Top 20 Under 40 Influencer by CPA Practice Advisor and is co-author of the AICPA Outsourcing Toolkit. As a national speaker and host of the Business Beyond Borders podcast, he provides business leaders with independent guidance on outsourcing models, compliance, integration, and governance. 

Through Global Strategy’s “Strategy First” methodology, Laurence’s work begins with assessing readiness, processes, and technology to determine optimal in-house versus outsourced roles. He leads provider matchmaking, overseeing RFPs and due diligence to align firms with the right partners. During implementation, Laurence defines clear SLAs, KPIs, and effective dashboards while conducting ongoing reviews. Governance and training are central, with structured review protocols and leader coaching to maximize operational success. His approach equips firms to confidently leverage outsourcing for quality, compliance, and lasting competitive advantage.