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November 1, 2017

New scams target accounting job seekers

Corporate impersonators are stealing money and information.

November 1, 2017

How to prepare for the annual review of your employee retirement plan

Know the areas to scrutinize in an annual employee retirement plan review to reduce the risk of errors, misunderstandings, or breaches of fiduciary duty.

November 1, 2017

Managing conflicts of interest

Here’s how to ACE a test involving conflicts-of-interest risk management.

October 30, 2017

6 mistakes to avoid with women’s initiatives programs

This column offers tips to help firms hang on to talented professionals and reap the benefits of their investment in women’s initiatives.

October 30, 2017

Why firms shouldn’t just pay CPAs based on their billable hours

Many CPA firms are making a concerted effort to get partners working in areas that play to their strengths—and compensate them for those tasks.

October 23, 2017

How to get a former employee back

According to a recent survey, 23% of professionals have regrets about exiting a former job, and six in 10 workers would consider rejoining a previous employer.

October 23, 2017

Tips for a great mentoring relationship

AICPA Online Mentoring Program participants offer advice to help firms and professionals get the most value out of any mentoring effort.

October 16, 2017

CPAs reveal their most common client questions

Clients also turn to CPAs with questions about all kinds of financial matters, particularly about their companies and accounting.

October 11, 2017

The secrets to opening a new CPA office

Blake Christian, a tax partner with HCVT, drops in to reveal the secrets he’s learned from opening several new offices over the years.

October 10, 2017

How artificial intelligence is changing accounting

Capable accountants will be needed to oversee and use advanced technology.

October 10, 2017

One secret to female CPAs’ success: Frontline managers

This article discusses what frontline managers can do to help women build skills and bolster aspiration and confidence.

October 2, 2017

How to engage next-generation clients

This column offers steps to position your firm to keep your corporate clients as they transition their businesses and find new individual clients as your existing clients age out.

October 1, 2017