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December 17, 2021

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.

December 16, 2021

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.

December 10, 2021

Attributes of top-performing firms revealed

MAP survey finds big differences in revenue, profit, and owner compensation.

December 3, 2021

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.

December 1, 2021

ESG offers growth opportunities for 2022

Focus on environmental, social, and governance issues is rising amid investor and regulator interest.

December 1, 2021

CAS practices see 20% growth

Respondents to a survey report higher net client fees per professional.

December 1, 2021

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.

December 1, 2021

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.

November 29, 2021

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.

November 29, 2021

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.

November 18, 2021

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.

November 18, 2021

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.

November 12, 2021

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.

November 10, 2021

A bright future ahead for young CPAs

AICPA leaders highlight the profession’s opportunities for CPAs from diverse backgrounds.

November 8, 2021

Half-day Fridays: A workplace perk worth exploring

After closing the book on busy season, employees savor shorter workweeks.

November 5, 2021

Serving cannabis clients: Understand the risks

Practicing due diligence and understanding state and local laws are keys to success for firms that choose to engage with this industry.

November 1, 2021

Building DEI for the future profession

Both accomplished leaders and young professionals are among the many people working to advance the accounting profession’s diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts for the future. Read insights and experiences from DEI leaders as well as some 40 Under 40 Black CPA Award winners on how to expand Black CPA representation in the profession.

November 1, 2021