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August 23, 2018 

If someone asked, would you be able to describe your accounting firm’s corporate culture? This concept is the topic of many a workplace report, but what does it mean?

Paul McDonald

August 23, 2018 

Blockchain seems to be everywhere in the press and conferences related to accounting. There is clear merit to this coverage and blockchain is a technology with long-term importance. Applications have only been developed in a few pilot projects ...

Randy Johnston

August 22, 2018 

This new transcript replaces the previous format and will be the default format available via Get Transcript Online, Get Transcript by Mail or the Transcript Delivery System for tax professionals as of September 23. Financial entries will remain visible

August 22, 2018 

Michael T. Hanley, CPA Managing Partner,Michels & Hanley CPAs, LLPSmithtown, NYwww.mhcpafirm.comTwitter: @mhanleycpaFacebook:  www.facebook.com/michelshanley LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hanley/ Instagram: @mhcpafirm Professional Associations/Memberships (please include any leadership roles): Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Member, NYS Society of Certified Public Accountants President, Irish Business Network Director, Kings  Park Chamber of Commerce President, Suffolk Business Executives Treasurer, Kings Park St. Patrick’s Day Parade Member, Accountant’s...…

August 22, 2018 

In 1939, when virtually no firms would hire African-Americans or females, let alone an African-American female, she began her own firm in a basement on the South Side of Chicago where she opened doors for future generations of African-American ...

August 22, 2018 

Megan Thompson, CPA, CVA, CFF Partner, Thompson AccountingSan Jose, CAwww.thompsonaccounting.net Twitter: https://twitter.com/megthompsoncpa Professional Associations/Memberships: CalCPA Past President Highlights Passed CPA Exam July 2008 First appeared as an expert witness in 2009 I have spoken at several events and conferences including the 2017 CalCPA Family Law Conference where I spoke about equity compensation. What are you...…

August 22, 2018 

Among those not increasing retirement savings, Baby Boomers were most likely to cite income that hadn’t changed or had decreased. Silent Generation and older Boomers (64-72) were most likely to be comfortable with their savings or contributions.

August 22, 2018 

Caleb L. Jenkins, EA, CQP Leader of Client Accounting Services,RLJ Financial Services, Inc.Ceres, CAwww.rljfinancial.com  Twitter – @calebljenkinsLinkedIn – calebjenkins1994FaceBook – Caleb.L.Jenkins Professional Associations/Memberships Intuit ProConnect Customer Council: Group of 12 forward-thinking tax professionals who collaborate to lead and shape positive change in the industry and regulatory environment. We meet in Washington, DC in the spring...…

August 22, 2018 

Dr. Sean Stein Smith, CPA, CMA, CGMA, CFE Assistant ProfessorLehman College, City University of New Yorkwww.lehman.cuny.edu Twitter: @seansteinsmithLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-sean-stein-smith-dba-cpa-63307444/ Professional Associations/Memberships: AICPA: Member of the National CPA Financial Literacy Commission ACFE IMA: President of the Bergen Rockland Meadowlands Chapter NJCPA Member of the Content Advisory Board Member of the Emerging Technologies Group Member of the...…

August 22, 2018 

The top technologies for tax and accounting professionals were honored on Tuesday at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The 15th annual Technology Innovation Awards were presented by CPA Practice Advisor during a special ceremony at ...

Isaac M. O'Bannon

August 22, 2018 

Attend any conference or peruse any publication in the accounting profession and you’re sure to hear talk about the impact of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning and other emerging technologies. These advancements present a tremendous ...

Arianna Campbell

August 22, 2018 

This article continues the series on creating a world-class marketing culture in your firm. In Part 1, we explored the definition of marketing and its centrality in the life of a firm. In Part 2, we examine the firm’s brand—what it is, what it means ...

Kristy Short, Ed.D.