October – November 2022

The awards recognize 40 professionals who are under 40, and have emerged as future leaders in the profession, and 20 who are leading the development of technology, education or services that enhance the profession.

Try thinking about what changes you would like to make to your business or your regular routine, and use the concepts presented here to move forward.

No modern firm can operate without some risk of a cyber-attack or data breach. And most firm leaders understand the importance of carrying cyber liability insurance.

It can be an uphill battle getting the C-suite on board with new technologies, despite the benefits they can bring to a business.

With the integration between Lacerte and ProConnect Tax, client data is automatically mined to bring significant time savings to your practice and more accurate tax projections for your clients.

While challenges persist, remote workers can keep data secure by following these nine key tips.

Many insurers are demanding more from firms in terms of cyber resilience, so firms should expect rigorous questioning about their cybersecurity protocol when they seek coverage.

At the end of the day, cyberattacks can have a detrimental impact to firms. Don’t wait until it’s too late to develop an effective data security plan.

Many workers have begun to demand more flexible work schedules. Those with families generally want the option of working from home at least one day a week.

In 2021, cybercrime cost U.S. businesses more almost $7 billion, yet today, only 50% of U.S. businesses having a cybersecurity plan in place.

The 2022 AFP Payments Fraud and Control Survey found that 71 percent of organizations were victims of payments fraud attacks or attempts last year.

Even companies that have claimed the ERC may want to review their documentation of qualification for the credit.

Your clients have put your trust in you and your firm. Make sure that you’re offering the proper safeguards for keeping their data safe.

You must be thoughtful about your strategy and tactics, carefully choosing your technology stack and where you spend your time.

Even with the most adaptable of employees, change management takes time, dedication and, above all, repetition.

The way we do business is shifting as a new generation of accounting professionals takes the reins in the workplace and prepares to serve a new generation of clients.

Rather than manually writing each proposal or taking bits and pieces of Word documents of previously-crafted slide decks and creating new documents, leverage a proposal software tool.

Virtually every manager has been asking themselves the same question: How can I keep my best employees from leaving?

Implementing communication policies, setting expectations, and balancing your workload can help minimize the stress on your team and prevent future problems.

Our focus can’t be solely on education, experience or letters after a name, but on who can do the work that needs to be done.

Everyone knows the saying “hope for the best, prepare for the worst.” As tax professionals, we actually have to take this mindset a step further.

An increase in the salary threshold is virtually certain, even if delayed by court action. Here are some issues that proactive employers should be...

Whatever structure your clients launched with, at some point, for various reasons, changing structures may become a valid consideration.

Being a leader right now isn’t easy. It can be challenging to recognize how employees want to work and make their wishes a reality while serving clients and meeting firm goals.

When it comes to your practice, and keeping clients happy and set up for success, you need a system that not only saves time and ...

Firms must create an environment where the team feels valued to retain outstanding employees. This means providing them with ...

If you have a Google Business Profile – it’s free – this single tip can boost your local listing to the top of the search page rankings on mobile and desktop.

There are actions you can take today to kick-start the process of finding and hiring talent. Consider these five tips.

There are several factors that explain how the IRS has failed to meet their commitment to service for the American people.

Financial leaders on both sides of the M&A deal infrastructure must be trained and have strong success in understanding the steps, pace and all deliverable expectations.

People are more likely to embrace new technology if there’s something in it for them. Play up the ways automation will make the AP team’s work easier and ...

The best way to get your staff onboard with a planned tech adoption is to incorporate the principles of a strong change management approach.

The AICPA is offering a revised code on conflicts that may arise, with expanded guidance for CPAs in public practice as well as those in private business.