This article highlights a few reasons you might want to implement remote teams in your firm and challenges you may face if you decide to do so.
Firm practice management
United we thrive, divided we fail
If you want your firm to thrive well into the future, make enhancing overall partner unity your No. 1 priority in the coming year.
Hiring at public accounting firms hits all-time high
Hiring and enrollment in accounting programs are at all-time highs. Master’s degrees are taking off, too, and firms are getting creative in their pursuit of in-demand talent.
Crowdfunding brings new opportunities for CPAs
The explosive growth of crowdfunding will allow CPAs to bring more value to businesses by auditing or reviewing their financials, advising them on taxes and best practices, and helping them minimize risk.
Keep pace with tech changes
These seven tips can help CFOs mitigate technology risks and maximize returns.
How to win the Game of Talent
Take a detailed look at how to succeed in the most heated competition for accounting talent in recent memory.
Weighing strategies to limit litigation risk
Alternatives to civil litigation for dispute resolution have benefits and drawbacks.
Get a head start on preparing for tax season
The AICPA Private Companies Practice Section team shares best practices on preparing for busy season.
More evidence of accelerating growth in accounting and finance salaries
Accounting and finance salaries in the United States are projected to grow 2.4% in 2016, according to a salary guide published this week, up from the 1.2% increase forecasted for 2015.
Cost-saving tips for small firms
Even minor tweaks to daily processes can increase your firm’s efficiency and, in turn, boost your bottom line.
Rise in US accounting salaries accelerates
Starting salaries for U.S. accounting professionals are expected to rise between 4.0% and 5.3% in the coming year, according to a new salary guide from staffing services provider Robert Half.
Effortless payroll service offerings
Experts explain how payroll providers can help CPAs help their clients.
Meeting the financial planning challenges of the future
Discover strategies your firm can use to cope with aging clients, higher health care costs, and the threat of robo-advisers.
Don’t let scope creep lead you out of bounds
In the sports world, it is pretty easy to determine whether you are in or out of bounds. It’s not so simple in the accounting world.
Q&A: Pricing options that boost profits
It sounds too good to be true. But value-billing expert Ron Baker says there is a way to increase client satisfaction and firm profits at the same time.
Lisa J. Cines, CPA, CGMA
Lisa J. Cines, CPA, CGMA, is regional partner in charge of business development and marketing at Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP in Rockville, Md.
Roadblocks to avoid in accounting firm M&A
Looking to buy or sell a practice? Either way, a number of obstacles need to be cleared before you get the deal done.
Succeeding with a narrow focus
Specializing and focusing on a narrow range of services can help CPAs and audit firms reduce training costs and risks.
7 strategies for building employee loyalty
Loyalty is a dying characteristic in many organizations, on the employer side and on the employee side.
How to handle poor performers
Subpar workers are actually a byproduct of subpar management.
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