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October 13, 2020

3 things the COVID-19 pandemic has taught CPAs about technology

This article discusses ways to harness technology lessons from this pressure-packed year.

October 1, 2020

Risk alert: COVID-19 and the return to work

A workplace safety plan amid the pandemic requires unique considerations.

October 1, 2020

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.

September 28, 2020

Why people leave their jobs and how to retain staff

CPA firm leaders discuss the retention strategies that work for them.

September 22, 2020

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.

September 21, 2020

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.

September 1, 2020

How to get Black women 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.

September 1, 2020

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.

September 1, 2020

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.

September 1, 2020

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.

September 1, 2020

The art of the client email

Make sure your messages are getting noticed and opened in clients’ inboxes.

August 31, 2020

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.

August 31, 2020

When disorganization derails your workflow

Workplace experts offer strategies to help you gain more control of your workflow, even when others cause the chaos.

August 20, 2020

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.

August 3, 2020

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.

August 3, 2020