A top 200 firm’s plan for transitioning to next-generation leaders offers best practices for other firms to keep in mind when anticipating partner retirements.
October 2021 - Journal of Accountancy
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- October 2021


5 top-of-mind issues for auditors as focus on quality continues
Practitioners are focusing on new standards, processes, and requirements heading into the fourth quarter of an unusual year.
Making critical audit matters more readable
Practitioners can take simple steps to make sure information newly included in auditors’ reports is understandable to investors.
Finding purpose in your career as a CPA
Members of the profession offer tips for shifting from a professionally driven career to one of purpose to reinvigorate your love of accounting.

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