John Colucci, CPA, J.D.
When selling or buying CPA firms, leaders must make sure they find a good cultural fit, according to John Colucci, CPA, J.D.
Firm practice management
Companies seek ways to report diversity progress
Investors are looking for actions that back up statements about equity.
Diversity and inclusion: Tips for moving the needle
Building on a commitment to diversity with efforts to promote inclusion can make a difference in the accounting profession, according to panelists at the AICPA’s fall Council.
Office kitchen etiquette mistakes that drive co-workers nuts
Etiquette experts discuss ways to avoid kitchen mistakes and keep harmony among their co-workers.
3 things the COVID-19 pandemic has taught CPAs about technology
This article discusses ways to harness technology lessons from this pressure-packed year.
Barrett Simonis, CPA
Holding a leadership conference for college students can help firms build valuable relationships and aid in recruiting, according to Barrett Simonis, CPA.
Risk alert: COVID-19 and the return to work
A workplace safety plan amid the pandemic requires unique considerations.
Why people leave their jobs and how to retain staff
CPA firm leaders discuss the retention strategies that work for them.
AICPA ethics proposal would limit firms' loaning of staff to attest clients
CPA firms’ ability to loan staff to attest clients would be limited to rare circumstances under a newly proposed AICPA ethics interpretation.
Cannabis and CPAs: The business opportunities and risks
A growing opportunity for CPAs exists in cannabis-related business advising. Along with that comes risk on several fronts.
How to get Black female leadership talent into the C-suite
Women, particularly Black women and other women of color, are a rare sight in executive leadership. A panel discussion at ENGAGE explores why and how to change it.
A new internet domain for the CPA profession: .cpa
The AICPA and CPA.com are launching .cpa, a restricted Internet domain exclusively for licensed CPA firms and, beginning next year, individual CPAs. The new .cpa domain is designed to promote greater trust in firms’ online interactions with clients and the public.
The art of the client email
Make sure your messages are getting noticed and opened in clients’ inboxes.
Ask the expert: Talent strategies
Mike Schneider, East Region Managing Partner, Audit for KPMG LLP, offered insights into how the firm is dealing with the changes to its workplaces while continuing to serve clients.
Early warning signs of a large malpractice claim
Learn ways to identify and mitigate the risk of a large claim before it happens to your firm.
Blockchain not seen transforming accounting processes — yet
Blockchain is often misunderstood. For instance, there is not one blockchain but many. Similarly, there are many opinions about how blockchain will affect the practice of accounting. Participants in the our annual technology roundtable add their voices to the debate.
When disorganization derails your workflow
Workplace experts offer strategies to help you gain more control of your workflow, even when others cause the chaos.
Promoting resilience helps firms and people in turbulent times
Amid the coronavirus pandemic and social upheaval, taking a fresh look at your practice and leading with emotional intelligence can lead to improvements in business results and employee welfare.
What you probably didn’t know about racism in the workplace
The culture of a workplace, be that in a company or an accounting firm, determines how employees and customers are treated, says Stephanie Creary. To assess how racism is a factor requires open, frank conversations and leaders willing to listen and learn what they probably didn’t know.
Why agility is key for firms navigating COVID-19
The current circumstances force firms — and their clients — to deal with several challenges at the same time.
