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November 1, 2016

Exploring mentorship: A graceful exit

At one midsize Illinois firm, staff members who want to leave the firm receive mentoring assistance as they pursue their career’s next chapter.

October 24, 2016

MAP survey: Firms continue to grow revenue

Accounting firms of all sizes posted year-over-year revenue gains during their most recent fiscal year, with the rate of growth increasing for most practices.

October 24, 2016

Don’t fall victim to the newest phishing scam

Scam perpetrators can mine crucial information from executives’ public profiles on social media.

October 20, 2016

Strategically thinking through a career concern

This column features techniques to help understand challenges and develop a plan to turn them into opportunities.

October 17, 2016

How groupthink can damage your organization

When groupthink occurs, the benefits of diversity can be lost.

October 1, 2016

Ben Ellingson, CPA, CGMA

Providing a work atmosphere that’s hard to leave is a key objective for Ben Ellingson, CPA, CGMA, as partner in charge of Eide Bailly LLP’s office in Mankato, Minn.

October 1, 2016

5 things leaders should never say

Want to keep your best CPAs from jumping ship? This article explores alternatives to the phrases best left unsaid.

October 1, 2016

Use standard terms to build a liability shield

Firms should add standard terms and conditions to all engagement letters.

September 26, 2016

How to get—and keep—the best administrative staff

It’s essential that public accounting firms hire quality administrative employees and then try hard to retain them.

September 26, 2016

How firms can close the gender gap

Women face 6 major challenges to achieving upward mobility equal to that of their male counterparts. Fortunately, organizations can take steps to address each issue.

September 6, 2016

Building trust in the workplace

Employers and employees both must take deliberate steps to help build trust.

September 1, 2016

Digital marketing: Please try the content soufflé

The good news is that CPAs amass a great deal of knowledge and wisdom that can be easily shared online.

September 1, 2016

CPA firms struggling with succession

As Baby Boomer partners reach retirement age, they are having difficulty delegating work to staff members and developing leaders to replace them.

September 1, 2016

How to keep clients after an accounting practice sale

Client attrition is one of the biggest threats to the success of an accounting firm merger or sale. Buyers and sellers both have pivotal parts to play if they want to maximize the benefits and minimize the risks of the transition process.

September 1, 2016

Reassuring your staff in uncertain times

Leaders must communicate clearly and openly to maintain employee morale when the unknowns are greatest.

September 1, 2016

Risk management: Worth its SALT

These tips will help practitioners manage the professional liability risks stemming from state and local tax issues.

September 1, 2016

Rewarding employees

To offer your staff the right incentives, determine what they value most. Flexible working options and clear career paths matter more than salary to some.

August 30, 2016

Continued rise projected for accountants’ starting salaries in 2017

Increases in starting salaries for US accounting and finance positions will range from 3.0% to 4.3% in 2017, according to a new salary guide.

August 22, 2016

Got a few challenging clients?

Here are some steps you can take to minimize conflict or tension that arises due to miscommunication or other issues.

August 10, 2016

U.S. accounting salaries continue to escalate

Accounting and finance salaries in the United States are projected to rise 2.8% in 2017, according to a salary guide published by recruiting firm Accounting Principals.