Firm Management June 17, 2026
Designing Your Ideal Accounting Firm Starts With One Question: What’s Actually Holding You Back?
Here are five steps firm owners can take to start building the accounting firm they actually want to run.
September 1, 2016
PwC, Deloitte, EY Join Largest U.S. Companies To Help Close Gender Pay Gap
Big Four accounting firms Deloitte, EY and PwC have joined an organization of U.S. companies that are pledging and working to eliminate the gender pay gap. The group of employer representatives is being called Employers for Pay Equity.
September 1, 2016
IRS Video Warns Tax Pros of Cyber Security Threats
A new video featuring IRS Commissioner John Koskinen warns tax professionals that cybercriminals increasingly are targeting their offices and their data. The video spotlights the "Protect Your Clients; Protect Yourself" campaign recently launched ...
September 1, 2016
Fishbowl Inventory System Joins Avalara Partner Program
Fishbowl, a leading manufacturing and warehouse management solution for QuickBooks and Xero, and a popular standalone solution for organizations tracking assets, has joined Avalara’s community of certified solution partners.
September 1, 2016
Business Execs Predict Business Expansion
Professionals taking the survey now expect profits to rise 2.6 percent over the next 12 months, or more than three times the rate (0.7 percent) projected at the start of the year. Some 70 percent of business executives also say they expect revenue to ...
September 1, 2016
IRS Taxes Olympic Medals – Congress Acts to Exempt Athletes
They brought home the gold (or silver or bronze), but there are tax strings attached to Olympic medals the athletes brought home: They must pay tax to the IRS on the awards received for excelling in their events.
September 1, 2016
IRS Says Some Tax Refunds Will Be Delayed Next Year, Offers Tips
A major change will affect some early tax filers claiming two key credits who won't see their refunds until after Feb. 15.
September 1, 2016
Special Report Offers Guidance to Corporations Seeking Investment Aid in the EU
While the EU remains the world’s biggest economy, its regions have been characterized by wide economic disparities. Allocation guidelines for regional aid are reviewed every seven years in order to encourage equitable economic development in all regions.
August 31, 2016
CFOs Focus on Strategic Tasks, Automation
The survey queried over 300 CFOs around the globe about their expectations for FP&A team staffing, composition and capabilities, with a goal to understand the state of the FP&A function today and into the future. The survey also queried CFOs on their ...
August 31, 2016
How Security Savvy Is Your Firm?
Security continues to be a top priority for firms today. Clients trust CPAs with some of their most sensitive data and it’s our responsibility to do everything possible to protect it. While most wish there was a magic bullet that would guarantee 100% ...
August 30, 2016
20 Financial Professionals Graduate From 2016 BLI Leadership Academy
Held from Aug. 24-26 in Towson, Md., the annual Leadership Academy teaches high-potential CPAs the finer points of strategic thinking, strengths-based leadership, and how to engage their networks. Now in its sixth year, the program is designed to ...
August 30, 2016
Accounting Firms Need To Review Payroll Risks
Aside from the costs of paying more overtime, CPA firms are likely looking into ways to manage their risks prior to the DOL deadline in December. Here are several tips from CPA Mutual and business advisory partner Enquiron with regard to overtime risk ...
August 29, 2016
Is the Future Supply of CPAs Threatened?
Although accounting is consistently ranked as one of the top career paths for young professionals and even with a record-high 250,000 college students currently majoring in accounting, there are growing concerns about the impact of fewer talented ...