Malpractice claims in 2021 and future predictions
A look at claims against CPA firms in 2021 reveals some changes from prior years and points to future trends in this area.
Firm practice management
2022 tax software survey
CPAs assess how their return preparation products performed.
Breaking down the top issues facing CPA firms
Two CPA leaders analyze the critical issues identified by firms in a recent survey, including IRS service, succession planning, retention, and more.
Kovel agreement basics for you and your client
Kovel agreements, where an attorney, rather than the client, engages a CPA, may provide the client greater protection by extending attorney-client and attorney work product privileges to the CPA.
Top firms dig deeper to retain employees
As the Great Resignation continues unabated, top firms are beginning to raise starting salaries and add benefits to keep employees from looking for greener pastures.
Top 25 firm Cherry Bekaert reveals transformative private equity investment
Cherry Bekaert LLP has become the latest top 25 firm to attract private equity funding, announcing that Parthenon Capital has made a strategic investment that splits the Raleigh, NC-based firm into two parts.
From the archives: How purpose can play a bigger role in business
An author and Harvard Business School professor explains why companies should have a larger role in society than providing shareholder value in this podcast episode with transcript.
Survey: LGBT+ employees feel supported by inclusion initiatives
A majority of LGBT+ respondents to a Deloitte survey are more inclined to remain with their current employer because of their inclusion initiatives, although noninclusive behaviors remain a concern.
How the Great Resignation has affected the accounting profession
A CPA leader discusses the hiring and staffing trends that have affected the wider workforce as well as the accounting profession in this podcast episode with transcript.
A conversation with new AICPA Chair Anoop Natwar Mehta
Get to know more about new AICPA Chair Anoop Natwar Mehta and his points of emphasis in this podcast episode with transcript.
IRS challenges emerge as top concern for firms
Challenges when working with the IRS emerged as the top issue for firms with 10 or fewer professionals, according to the 2022 AICPA Private Companies Practice Section (PCPS) CPA Firm Top Issues Survey.
5 ways accounting firms can better support LGBTQ+ employees
Creating a real sense of belonging for LGBTQ+ employees benefits individuals, clients, firms, and the profession.
Rogue behavior: Risks your CPA firm should avoid
Claim experience of the AICPA Professional Liability Insurance Program has demonstrated that rogue behavior, especially at the partner level, can lead to professional liability claims.
Is it time to rethink your firm’s physical footprint?
The rise of remote work is an opportunity to evaluate where work gets done.
How the path to partner has widened for women, minorities
Diversity and inclusion is rising in CPA firm partner ranks and new accounting graduate hires, according to AICPA research.
Reevaluate metrics in pursuit of innovation
A former corporate innovation executive, who speaks in two weeks at AICPA & CIMA ENGAGE 22, explains next-level financial planning and analysis in this podcast episode with transcript.
Why a busy-season debrief has value, and why it’s not just for tax teams
Three CPAs discuss the importance of planning to have a debrief after an intense period of work, whether tax season or a busy sales cycle, in this podcast with transcript.
5 steps to managing client expectations
Great relationships with clients can be achieved and maintained by proactive communication practices.
A finance transformation case study, plus a news roundup
Two consulting company leaders explain the ins and outs of finance transformation and what they learned from a recent client example. Also, get caught up on news related to several CPA-centric topics.
How to be a trailblazer for women in the profession
Anna Mok, CPA, shares advice for women in accounting, in preparation for the panel session “AmplifiHER: Inspirational Women Breaking Ceilings and Stereotypes in the Profession” at the upcoming AICPA & CIMA ENGAGE conference.
