This article explores the issues arising from changes in the way we communicate, and how these can affect CPAs as they try to spot and stop fraud.
August 2018 - Journal of Accountancy
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Building a state-of-the-art M&A target
A firm can enrich its value to prospective suitors by investing in a top-notch IT infrastructure and exhibiting a willingness to embrace new technologies.

FIRE-d up for early retirement
Learn how CPAs can help members of the FIRE movement: a group of financially savvy consumers whose goal is to retire in their 40s, 50s — or even younger.

Taking the risk out of risk assessment
Compliance with risk assessment standards is a prerequisite for a high-quality audit. Following these tips can help practitioners avoid common mistakes.

Advising chronically or terminally ill clients
Seriously ill clients and their families are often worried about how to pay for care. Helping these clients get a better picture of their finances can help alleviate their fears.

Insights on key trends in an evolving profession
Financial planning, recruiting talent, audit innovation, and process automation were among the many issues addressed at the AICPA ENGAGE 2018 conference. Learn what the experts had to say.

Ask the expert: Education
The KPMG Master of Accounting with Data and Analytics Program is an innovative program from KPMG that combines learning + funding + doing to develop accountants in the data age.
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