Knowing whom to question and how to go about it in a fraud investigation can save money and time. This article shows how to make the most of interviewing in fraud engagements.
August 2015 - Journal of Accountancy
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT
Q&A: Price-sensitivity training
To price effectively, CPA firms first need to determine clients’ price sensitivity. Author and consultant Ron Baker, an unabashed value-pricing champion, explains how firms should communicate with clients to develop effective pricing.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT
Going mobile
Ever dreamed of getting away from it all—permanently? One CPA figured out a way to do just that, and he shares tips on how other sole practitioners can do it, too.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT
Competitive edge: The software vendors’ view
What will be key to success for accounting firms in the future? Accounting software makers share their thoughts.
TAX
Moved south but still taxed up north
Retirees often move to the southern United States to take advantage of lower taxes, but they should know how their former state of residence will treat them if they leave any property behind.
TAX
Tax treatment of drug development company startup costs
Long lead times, high upfront expenses, and frequent business acquisitions and dissolutions make applying Sec. 195 a special concern for these companies.
TECHNOLOGY
Expanding your app-titude
This month: Can’t read the words in a photo? Try Scanner&Translator … Instantly speak another language with SayHi Translate … TransferWise makes foreign currency settlement cheaper, easier.