SEC unveils goals for next 4 years
The three goals' aim is to help the commission improve its ability to react to and employ new technologies.
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How to improve workflow to achieve operational excellence
Process improvements in three key areas can improve workflow and provide finance with more time for analysis and advisory duties.
AICPA report: Seniors increasingly targeted for investment fraud
Scams aiming to reach retirement accounts are becoming progressively more sophisticated.
Tony Hawk: Accountants help make dreams become reality
Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk credited his accountants with making his ventures successful and shared lessons he learned from being an entrepreneur.
Disguised-sale partnership regs. withdrawn
The IRS announced that it was withdrawing temporary regulations on the treatment of partnership liabilities for disguised-sale purposes and proposing to reinstate the old rules.
AICPA advocates for IRS tax guidance priorities
The AICPA sent a letter to the IRS with recommendations for items of tax guidance that should be priorities for the Service to issue from July 1, 2018, to June 30, 2019.
Why and how to create great content at work
Creating content can be a great way to make a name for yourself on the job. CPA and blogger Chris Wittich shares his best advice for getting started.
Getting along with different personalities at work
Learn about each group’s preferences for collaboration, communication, and idea generation to improve relationships with your co-workers.
6 steps to accounting automation success
For firms embracing the automation age, artificial intelligence requires smart thinking and human wisdom, Boomer Consulting’s Arianna Campbell and Marc Staut explained at the AICPA ENGAGE 2018 conference.
Make attest engagements more profitable
Better planning and more efficient processes and procedures can help accountants, auditors and firms gain more profit from their attest engagements, consultant Alan W. Anderson, CPA, said at the AICPA ENGAGE 2018 conference.
What clients need to know about Social Security
Ted Sarenski, CPA/PFS, discusses 2018 changes to Social Security and much more, including claiming strategies, spousal benefits, and what might happen to the program in the future.
Tips for new managers
Leadership is a skill that can be learned, says Louis Griego, CPA. In his talk at ENGAGE, he gives advice new managers can use to hone their leadership skills.
Add value to audits with client-focused analytics
Audit data analytics provide an opportunity for auditors to provide more value to clients. But first, firms need to let clients tell them what kind of insights would be helpful.
Focus on clients, and revenue will follow
Figuring out what clients want can be a challenge for any CPA firm. But if you’re diligent in seeking feedback and take the time to listen, you’ll discover more opportunities to provide revenue-producing services.
Increase your EQ and shine in the workplace
Knowing how to identify and respond to your emotions, and those of your co-workers, can give you an edge in the workplace. Learn ways to improve your EQ.
How to recruit the best job candidates
Understanding candidates’ motivations and carefully crafting job descriptions can give employers an advantage in recruiting, says Sarah Dobek, the founder and president of Inovautus Consulting.
Tariff talk worries some business executives
Potential trade conflicts between the U.S. and economic partners give 38% of finance decision-makers reason for moderate or significant concern.
Planning ideas from Form 1040 (and beyond)
Learn about a few of the many valuable planning opportunities you can uncover when reviewing a client’s tax forms.
Draft 2019 Form W-4 and instructions posted
The IRS released a draft Form W-4, Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate, and its instructions, for individual taxpayers to use to determine their income tax withholding for 2019.
Quiz: Best practices in government accounting and auditing
How well do you know the rules for state and local government accounting and auditing? Take this quiz and find out.
