Advisory April 24, 2026
5 M&A Signals CPAs Should Be Watching for Their Clients in 2026
The choppiness of the M&A market is an opening, not an obstacle. Use it to build a stronger advisory foundation with the clients who need it most.
December 13, 2017
The Tax Accountant’s Guide to Law – 2018
Specializing in tax, you realize quickly that most of your math knowledge won’t help you here. Instead, you’d be better off taking some law classes so that you can navigate the US Tax Code. All of the items discussed in this article are just things I ...
December 13, 2017
The Carlyle Group to Acquire Employee Benefits and Payroll Services Provider BenefitMall
Currently, BenefitMall partners with a network of 20,000 Brokers and CPAs to deliver employee benefits and payroll services to more than 200,000 small and medium-sized businesses.
December 12, 2017
How Accounting Firms Can Leverage the Gig Economy
While freelancing is a part-time or side-gig for many people, a growing number of people make it a full-time living. Twenty-nine percent of survey respondents said their freelance business is their only source of income, up from 17% in 2014.
December 12, 2017
CLA Acquires Accounting Firm NSBN
As one of the nation’s leading professional services firms, CLA has retained the agility to serve clients of all sizes and locations, while at the same time bringing an unparalleled depth of capabilities, all in one place.
December 12, 2017
Accounting Firm Friedman Adds Fashion and Real Estate Partners
Top 50 accounting and advisory firm Friedman LLP has added Jeffrey Resnick, CPA and Steven Bokiess, CPA to the firm’s New York office as partners in the Fashion and Real Estate Practices, respectively.
December 12, 2017
U.S. Ranks 13th in Business Growth
According to UHY, there has been a two percent increase in US business starts in the last year. There were 11 million businesses in total in the US in 2016 compared to 10.8 million in 2015 (see table below).
December 12, 2017
IIA Announces Conference in Dubai, Speaker Lineup
The annual conference is considered the largest gathering of internal auditors in the world. It will take place at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, part of the Dubai World Trade Centre complex, May 6-9, 2018, and feature more ...
December 12, 2017
5th Annual Accounting Firm Operations and Technology Survey Now Open
The survey results eBook, released in May 2018, will continue to remain a free resource delivered to practicing accounting, tax and bookkeeping professionals who complete the survey.
December 12, 2017
IRS Interest Rates to Remain the Same for Q1 2018
The Internal Revenue Service has announced that interest rates will remain the same for the calendar quarter beginning Jan. 1, 2018.
December 9, 2017
EY Appoints Kelly Grier as U.S. Chair and Managing Partner
In her new role, Kelly will lead the EY US firm and the EY Americas geographic area, which represents more than US$14.5b in combined revenues and more than 71,500 people in member firms in 31 countries. She will also join the EY Global Executive ...
December 8, 2017
How to Evaluate Software as an Accountant
When determining the software’s value, review its list of features and consider the costs it could eliminate (e.g., wages of a seasonal employee), the revenue it could generate (e.g., additional services you could offer), and the freedom it could ...
December 8, 2017
How to Make Payments Less Painful for Small Businesses
New technology and automation have improved processes, but many organizations still struggle with inefficiencies. Customers may be resistant to working with new technology, businesses may not have the resources to handle each customer’s unique ...