John Buckley Joins PrimeGlobal World Board

Boston, MA (February 13, 2026) – AAFCPAs, a U.S. Top 100 CPA and advisory firm, is pleased to announce that John R. Buckley, CPA, CGMA, Partner at AAFCPAs and leader of the firm’s educational services practice, has been appointed as a North America Director to the Prime Global World Board of Directors.

AAFCPAs is a member of PrimeGlobal, the third largest alliance of independent advisory and accounting firms, empowering a bold and collaborative global community to meet the evolving needs of businesses today and tomorrow. Buckley joins a select group of North American leaders. Together, they bring operational expertise, strategic insight, and a practical understanding of the challenges facing accounting and advisory firms today.

“As a member of the PrimeGlobal World Board, I am committed to bringing practical ideas and proven approaches back to our team to support professional growth and career development,” said Buckley. “The role also allows me to contribute to PrimeGlobal’s strategic direction and to the profession through collaboration and shared priorities across member firms. Most importantly, it positions us to deliver greater value to clients by staying closely connected to industry developments and a global network of peers.”

Beyond the value this brings to AAFCPAs’ colleagues and clients, Buckley’s appointment positions him to help shape initiatives that strengthen PrimeGlobal’s nearly 13,000 professionals across seven countries. His experience at AAFCPAs underscores the association’s focus on practical, actionable solutions—from talent development and succession planning to technology adoption and organizational transformation.

“When firms of this caliber choose to invest their time and leadership in our association, it speaks volumes about the collaborative spirit and mutual commitment that define PrimeGlobal,” said Steve Heathcote, Chief Executive Officer, PrimeGlobal. “As we execute our new Strategy, having leaders who understand the realities of running and growing successful firms ensures our initiatives remain practical, relevant, and genuinely valuable to our members.”