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January 15, 2025

Economic optimism rises among CFOs

Almost three-fourths of CFOs in a Deloitte survey think the economy will improve over the next year. That sentiment, among finance leaders at companies with more than $1 billion in annual revenue, is up sharply from the previous quarter.

January 13, 2025

Who cares? Companies that care are better positioned with talent

Most employees don’t think their employers prioritize their well-being, creating an opportunity for companies that cultivate a culture of caring.

January 9, 2025

Hiring best practices: How to succeed in a competitive labor market

What’s the outlook for finance and accounting hiring in the new year, and what role could fully in-office work play? Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A with a placement expert.

January 7, 2025

A second private-equity company acquires top 20 firm Citrin Cooperman

Blackstone acquires a majority investment made less than three years ago by a fellow private-equity company, the latest in a long line of recent deals involving large accounting firms.

December 19, 2024

Seeing the future: 4 CPA leaders look ahead to 2025

Finance leaders sum up sentiment, their own and that of attendees at the Future of Finance Summit. With a focus on positivity, relevance, and tidbits they can take back to their teams, there’s plenty to consider as 2024 winds down. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A.

December 18, 2024

FASB proposal offers guidance on disclosure of environmental credits

The proposal aims to address gaps in guidance for financial accounting of environmental credits and environmental credit obligations.

December 5, 2024

A change in optimism about the US economy

Projections for revenue and profit growth for the coming 12 months are notably higher than recent previous quarters, according to a new survey. Why is that? Learn more about the results by listening to the podcast episode or reading the Q&A.

December 5, 2024

CPA executives upbeat about domestic economy in 2025, survey says

Optimism about the U.S. economy rebounded significantly among finance decision-makers, according to a new AICPA & CIMA survey. Revenue and profit forecasts are up, along with expansion and hiring plans.

December 4, 2024

More return-to-office mandates? Report looks beyond the headlines

While some large companies have recently made news by making their employees return to the office, another trend is making bigger gains across the employment landscape.

November 7, 2024

A new top 10 firm? Two top 15 firms band together

CBIZ completed its acquisition of Marcum, a deal that creates a team of 10,000-plus and revenue that could land CBIZ in the top seven.

October 31, 2024

Reinforcing DEI accountability

Even as the climate for diversity, equity and inclusion remains volatile, the near- and longer-term impacts of DEI on the accounting profession amplify shared accountability.

October 24, 2024

Advice for future CFOs: One communication skill that sets you apart

The co-managing director of an executive search firm details the skills companies desire in their next CFO and how candidates can get that experience. Listen to the episode or read the Q&A with Scott Simmons of Crist Kolder Associates.

October 23, 2024

Shorter supply chains: US companies set sights on the Americas

Most senior executives are pleased by the impact of moving their supply chains closer to home, according to a KPMG report. Learn four keys to considering whether a change would benefit your company.

October 1, 2024

Key skills for CPAs in business and industry

Leaders from corporate finance and the profession share their advice for upskilling and reskilling for the next era of management accounting.

September 9, 2024

Increasing appetite for M&A, AI driving growth, survey finds

Leaders at private and newly public companies are optimistic about growth opportunities, although many view the pivotal role that artificial intelligence plays to be a double-edged sword.

September 5, 2024

What replaced inflation as the top challenge for finance leaders

The quarterly survey of U.S. business and industry leaders shows a decline in optimism about the next 12 months related to the domestic economy. Respondents also were asked about the effect of election uncertainty on business forecasting and about the effect of a potential lowering of interest rates. Listen to the episode or read the Q&A.

September 5, 2024

Decline in economic and organizational optimism among CPA leaders

Finance decision-makers in a quarterly survey say they have concerns on several fronts. As a result, business and industry executives have lower revenue and profit projections.

September 3, 2024

Sustainable services: CPAs positioned for burst in opportunities

As mandatory regulations related to reporting on and assurance of sustainability data begin to take hold, now is the time for CPAs in a variety of roles to position themselves to take advantage.

September 1, 2024

Rewriting accounting’s employment narrative

Firms and finance departments implement changes to improve the employee experience and create more career accountants.

September 1, 2024

How academia is tackling the accounting talent shortage

Tactics include second-chance test taking, expanded curricula, extra help for at-risk students, and more. Early results are encouraging.

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4 ways solo practitioners can stand out

Five years ago, a grieving Angel Zhen started his own CPA firm with no clients and no revenue. Today, he has 300 clients, $600,000 in revenue and 12 weeks of annual vacation. In this JofA article, he shares how he set up his firm and how you could do the same.