This article looks at five scenarios that could put CPA firms at risk and ways to mitigate them.
Firm practice management
New agreement smooths pathway to UK audit signing rights for US CPAs
A new agreement provides a clear route for U.S. CPAs to obtain the CA designation from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) and be on the pathway to U.K. audit signing rights.
Think twice before suing for unpaid fees
Such actions could prompt a client to file a counterclaim for negligence or a regulatory complaint against the CPA firm.
Clients are living longer: How will your practice adapt?
With the over-100 population swelling in the United States, CPA financial planners need to focus on guiding clients toward a longer retirement.
How AI, blockchain, and automation will reinvent accounting
Three of the profession’s top technology experts discuss the radical changes emerging technologies will bring to accounting — and accountants — over the next 1–5 years.
3 ways to mitigate risk during busy season
This article suggests ideas that can help reduce errors and ensure client expectations are met.
3 truths and 12 responses to drive change
This article offers tips for maintaining your commitment to the change and gaining traction in the face of change reisisters.
Bring more value to your clients with charitable planning
CPAs can forge stronger relationships with clients by offering them a service they expect and appreciate: charitable planning.
Why your CQ is just as important as your IQ (and EQ)
Developing cultural intelligence (CQ) can help individuals be more successful in an increasingly global and inclusive business environment.
CPA vanity license plates that will make you smile
We tapped accountants in a dozen states to find out why they chose vanity license plates for their vehicles, which clever words or numbers (or both) they chose, and what kind of responses they’ve received from colleagues and others.
More women with CFO titles, but still far behind men
Finance leaders share ways companies can identify a more diverse pool of leadership candidates.
How to streamline the accountant hiring process
Technology tools can help perform much of the prerequisite screening before conducting interviews.
Could this simple proposal help boost retirement savings?
Auto portability could help prevent retirement account leakage when workers change jobs.
Is your business ready to adapt to demographic and technology changes?
This column discusses tips on how business leaders can adapt to these changes.
Richard Preciado, CPA
Developing deep insight in a specialized area can provide a firm with an important advantage in a competitive marketplace, according to Richard Preciado, CPA, managing partner of Hutchinson and Bloodgood LLP in El Centro, Calif.
No ‘I’ in team
Teamwork is important in helping protect CPA firms from professional liability risks.
Promoting neurodiversity
As companies and firms add neurodiversity to their workforces, they are discovering a pool of talented resources in the autism community.
How to get the most out of HSAs
CPAs who are personal financial planners can explain the benefits of HSAs to their clients.
How firms can continue to improve audit quality
PCAOB member Jeanette Franzel is calling for audit firms to dedicate additional resources to ensure high-quality audits.
Why are we still auditing on-site?
This article explores reasons for remote auditing.
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