Developing empathy and why it’s OK not to have all the answers
An EY executive explains how organizations can support their employees’ well-being and why leaders should focus on empathy.
Firm practice management
Diversity continues to rise among CFOs and CEOs, survey shows
Data from an annual report by executive recruiting firm Crist | Kolder shows that women and racial and ethnic minorities have a greater percentage of leadership roles than in previous years.
Does client feedback hold the secret to employee retention?
Firm leaders can use the data they gather from client feedback systems to streamline processes and reduce strain on staff.
Profession intensifies diversity efforts with new CAQ initiative
The Center for Audit Quality announced a strategic initiative intended to increase diversity of talent coming into the accounting profession while raising awareness of the profession’s diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
What’s your type? Identify your culture and hire the right people
Does your firm prioritize relationships, procedures, or competitiveness? The answer can determine whom you should hire.
Use of e-signatures for engagement documentation
Case law provides a guide for steps to take to make sure electronic signatures are legally binding.
When and how to raise fees at your firm
Several factors come into play when adjusting rates in order to run a profitable and healthy business.
Protect staff’s mental health with true time off
PTO isn’t as fulfilling as it could be when staff feel the need to respond to work emails on days off or anticipate coming back to full inboxes.
ESG assurance opportunities likely to grow for CPA firms
Companies may need more rigorous assurance on environmental, social, and governance data as regulatory obligations emerge. CPA firms are poised to deliver.
Attributes of top-performing firms revealed
MAP survey finds big differences in revenue, profit, and owner compensation.
3 key points from the new ‘gold rush’ for intellectual property
Navigating complex deals in rapidly changing markets is a high-pressure challenge. Due diligence remains essential, and it may need to be conducted in a compressed time frame.
Amish Mehta, CPA
"I saw accounting wasn’t just about numbers — it was about getting to know different clients as well as their businesses and industries," says Amish Mehta, CPA.
Client continuance: A life vest for risky clients
Client continuance provides a firm with additional insights regarding the risk of an existing client so the firm may respond accordingly.
CAS practices see 20% growth
Respondents to a survey report higher net client fees per professional.
ESG offers growth opportunities for 2022
Focus on environmental, social, and governance issues is rising amid investor and regulator interest.
Commemorating 100 years of Black CPAs and looking forward
The Black CPA Centennial celebration highlighted the inspiring stories of Black CPAs who broke through barriers and paved a path for others to join the accounting profession. Against the backdrop of the commemoration, work continues to be needed to improve recruiting, retention, and advancement of Black CPAs.
Use content marketing to bring in clients
By offering reliable and helpful information, potential clients may turn to you if they need accounting help in the future.
Career advice and RPA tips from CPA leaders
One CPA leader shares more on being a lifelong learner and the advice she gives to up-and-coming accountants; another leader explains some of the opportunities that firms have to automate certain processes and begin to offer more advisory services.
What it takes to become a top-performing CAS practice
Top-performing client advisory services practices are more likely to follow certain best practices, the CPA.com and AICPA PCPS CAS Benchmark Survey found.
Rethinking real estate: The benefits of workforce segmentation
Balancing business goals with employee experience can provide the best path forward as hybrid working becomes commonplace.
