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August 29, 2018

12 US cities where accountants draw higher pay

Two new salary guides show higher pay benchmarks for accountants in several locations in California and the Northeast.

August 20, 2018

Blockchain, machine learning, and a future accounting

Professionals who aren’t at the forefront of learning and testing ways to adopt these technologies risk getting left behind.

August 13, 2018

Unhappy in your work? Tell someone!

This column explores six strategies employees can use to drive an honest dialogue about their satisfaction and increase their chances of remaining with their firm.

August 13, 2018

Tips for handling anxious clients

Clients can get nervous when dealing with money, the IRS, one of the states, or any situation over which they have limited control.

August 1, 2018

Building a state-of-the-art M&A target

A firm can enrich its value to prospective suitors by investing in a top-notch IT infrastructure and exhibiting a willingness to embrace new technologies.

August 1, 2018

Minding the expectation gap in a CAS engagement

The misalignment of expectations between clients and CPA firms regarding client accounting services can lead to professional liability risk.

August 1, 2018

Insights on key trends in an evolving profession

Financial planning, recruiting talent, audit innovation, and process automation were among the many issues addressed at the AICPA ENGAGE 2018 conference. Learn what the experts had to say.

July 23, 2018

CPAs’ top 5 questions about blockchain, cryptocurrencies

This article discusses ways CPAs can leverage this new technology to improve client service.

July 23, 2018

What CPAs need to know about a growing housing option

Experts in community housing and those who participating community living share their thoughts.

July 16, 2018

How to be more engaged at work

This article offers tips on getting out of a workplace slump.

July 16, 2018

Are permanent offices passé?

This article discusses the ins and outs of coworking and hoteling.

July 9, 2018

9 requests from your future leaders

This article explores the behavior and firm changes Next Gen leaders want.

July 9, 2018

How to use content marketing to attract clients

Producing content that promotes your expertise can help build a strong reputation for your firm and grow your client base.

July 1, 2018

Roman Kepczyk, CPA/CITP, CGMA

Roman Kepczyk, CPA/CITP, CGMA, says investing in a person to “champion” a new technology or application can help the whole firm achieve a successful implementation.

July 1, 2018

Ask the expert: Practice management

For the past 30 years, Chandra Bhansali’s passion has been to find innovative ways for accountants to benefit from emerging technologies.

July 1, 2018

Protecting against claims of failure to detect theft

A mismatch between the public’s perception of CPAs’ duties and their actual responsibilities can create professional liability risks.

July 1, 2018

Ethics for CPA firm mergers and acquisitions

All parties in a CPA firm purchase or sale need to follow rules to protect clients’ confidential information and records.

June 18, 2018

Tony Hawk: Accountants help make dreams become reality

Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk credited his accountants with making his ventures successful and shared lessons he learned from being an entrepreneur.

June 18, 2018

Wage garnishment — what employers should know

The employer is responsible for calculating the garnishment amount, withholding it through its payroll process, and forwarding payments to the correct agency or creditor.

June 18, 2018