New CPAs can plant the seeds of future business now by taking steps such as joining groups, solidifying relationships with their contacts, and using social media to raise their profile.
December 2016 - Journal of Accountancy
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Rising to the top on a reduced schedule
Some CPAs have shown that the long-hours road isn’t the only way to reach the peak of the accounting career mountain.
TECHNOLOGY
The 2016 CPA technology gift guide
In what has become a Journal of Accountancy annual tradition, we take a look at the high-tech gifts most likely to make your favorite CPA smile this holiday season. This year’s list of high-tech holiday goodies is heavy on the delivery of HD video and high-quality sound.
MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING
5 best practices for intercompany accounting
Best practices can help multinationals improve intercompany accounting, such as transfer pricing, cash management, and settlement, while preventing costly problems.
MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING
Highlights of management accounting research
Read summaries of recent academic studies on management accounting topics such as the balanced scorecard, executive pay, performance reviews, and managing creativity.
TAX
Telling the not-for-profit story through Form 990
Form 990, which is publicly available, provides an opportunity to attract donors and appeal to other stakeholders by compellingly describing an organization’s purpose and accomplishments.
TAX
Business tax quick guide—tax year 2016
Print out this quick guide PDF for use during tax season, and look for our quick guide for individual taxpayers in the January 2017 issue.
TECHNOLOGY
Expanding your app-titude
A monthly look at apps and websites that can make the CPA’s job and life better. This month: Do! and Asana.