Tips for surviving busy season
Veteran tax practitioners share ways to take care of yourself and do your best work at crunch time, no matter when that falls on the calendar.
Firm Practice Management
Small firm spotlight: How I get referral business
A small-firm CPA discusses his approach to referral business.
Are permanent offices passé?
This article discusses the ins and outs of coworking and hoteling.
When a colleague announces they’re transgender
This column offers advice on dealing with questions that may arise.
What you should know about smart speakers at work
This article looks at available devices and how they might be used in the workplace of the future.
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.
What the ‘retail apocalypse’ means for CPAs and their clients
CPAs will need to understand what’s ahead for the retail industry and be prepared to help clients answer some tough questions.
7 ways financial planners can better help Millennials
Millennials have different planning preferences and different goals from earlier generations.
What people like to do on vacation—and why CPAs should care
Insight is valuable for CPAs who work with clients in the travel and leisure industry because it can help them shape more efficient business strategies.
How firms can help employees obtain their CPA license
This column offers tips on supporting employees through the exam process.
How to move past technology roadblocks
This article offers ways to help you and your organization overcome common pitfalls to capitalize on IT innovation.
New marijuana laws create opportunities, risks for CPAs
Because marijuana remains illegal at the federal level, CPAs will need to carefully consider potential risks associated with businesses operating in this industry.
Money isn’t everything: Nonfinancial rewards that retain the best workers
Today’s professionals desire—and require—much more than money to stay satisfied, engaged, and loyal.
How to make company events more inclusive
Organizations may inadvertently appear insensitive to factors such as race, age, gender, income level, religion, or physical limitations when staging social functions.
Heading off into the sunset? Avoid these 5 retirement pitfalls
This column outlines five important retirement mistakes for CPAs to avoid.
7 strategies for building employee loyalty
Loyalty is a dying characteristic in many organizations, on the employer side and on the employee side.
