After more than 40 years with Bennetts Proactive, Lance Ewens reflects on the evolution of accounting, the importance of succession planning, and passing the firm’s legacy on to new Directors Maria Livingstone and Amanda Hodder. A thoughtful transition story grounded in relationships, community, and the future of trusted advice.

Many think of succession planning as simply preparing for your exit – but in reality it’s much more than that. Succession planning ensures you and your successor get the most out of your business by preparing it to be more resilient, scalable, and ultimately more valuable.