How the path to partner has widened for women, minorities
Diversity and inclusion is rising in CPA firm partner ranks and new accounting graduate hires, according to AICPA research.
Firm Practice Management
Reevaluate metrics in pursuit of innovation
A former corporate innovation executive, who speaks in two weeks at AICPA & CIMA ENGAGE 22, explains next-level financial planning and analysis in this podcast episode with transcript.
Why a busy-season debrief has value, and why it’s not just for tax teams
Three CPAs discuss the importance of planning to have a debrief after an intense period of work, whether tax season or a busy sales cycle, in this podcast with transcript.
5 steps to managing client expectations
Great relationships with clients can be achieved and maintained by proactive communication practices.
A finance transformation case study, plus a news roundup
Two consulting company leaders explain the ins and outs of finance transformation and what they learned from a recent client example. Also, get caught up on news related to several CPA-centric topics.
How to be a trailblazer for women in the profession
Anna Mok, CPA, shares advice for women in accounting, in preparation for the panel session “AmplifiHER: Inspirational Women Breaking Ceilings and Stereotypes in the Profession” at the upcoming AICPA & CIMA ENGAGE conference.
US sanctions ban provision of accounting, consulting services to Russia
Sanctions in response to the war in Ukraine include a ban on accounting and management consulting services, according to government statements issued Monday.
NABA, CAQ announce partnership to grow accounting talent pipeline
The National Association of Black Accountants and the Center for Audit Quality are aiming to increase the diversity of talent coming into the accounting profession by working together to match community college students with mentors and tutors to help them progress to four-year accounting programs.
Small actions, big fallout: Lessons from large claims
Even small decisions or quick conversations may have significant, and expensive, consequences.
Smart strategies that prepared these firms for a tough labor market
Recruit and retain staff by giving them a fulfilling career with room for work/life balance.
Become more inclusive of neurodivergent employees
CPAs who are neurodivergent, and other experts, share how firms can make their workplaces more equitable and welcoming to staff with disabilities.
Audit quality indicators show importance of tone at the top
A survey of audit quality indicators performed by the AICPA reveals the most important factors in helping CPA firms perform quality audits.
Why converting to a cloud firm can be a good exit strategy
Accounting firms that use cloud technology sell for a higher revenue multiple — and spend significantly less time on the market than non-cloud firms.
Top challenges in a hot M&A market
As activity ramps up, experts offer advice on both ends of the dealmaking.
CPA firms show progress in diversity amid pipeline challenges
The AICPA’s 2021 Trends report provides information on the status of education, hiring, leadership and diversity in the accounting profession.
8 insights from top-performing CAS practices
Choose both clients and software programs with an eye to efficiency and repeatability.
How accounting firms deal with hybrid working
Switching from remote to hybrid working brings with it challenges accounting firms have not had to deal with before. Here is how five firms are tackling these challenges.
FP&A: A new niche — and an expanded definition
An ENGAGE speaker shares six core principles for business and why the abbreviation FP&A means multiple things to him in this podcast episode with transcript.
New strategies to grow the profession’s pipeline
Organizations seeking to identify and hire finance talent can follow the advice in a recent article or further explore a new apprenticeship program detailed in this podcast with transcript.
Finding ‘untapped’ talent pools of CPAs
Now may be the time to rethink hiring strategies and cast a wider net for talent acquisition.
