Accounting August 4, 2026
Nominations Open for Innovation Awards and 40 Under 40 Awards
Nominations are currently being accepted for CPA Practice Advisor's 40 Under 40, 20 Under 40, and Tax & Accounting Tech Innovation Awards.
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 ...
August 29, 2016
Bank of Southern California Recognized as a Top Small Business Lender
Bank of Southern California has been recognized as a top small business lender in San Diego County based on the volume of SBA 7(a) loans originated according to the San Diego District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration's fiscal year-end ...
August 29, 2016
New Website Promotes Only American-Made Products
As election day nears and more Americans focusing on economic issues such as the trade gap and corporate inversions, not to mention the $600 EpiPen, a new company, AmericanShiz, has launched a website to curate and promote only American-made goods in ...
August 29, 2016
Mandatory Retirement at CPA Firms – Is It Right or Wrong?
In recent years, the EEOC has investigated PwC and Deloitte. In the case of Deloitte, the EEOC demanded that the firm eliminate its mandatory retirement age requirement and offer compensation and reinstatement to retired partners. Deloitte appealed.
August 29, 2016
Case Study: Dawn Brolin Gets Neat
To work effectively with both colleagues and clients, Dawn chose Neat’s unique combination of cloud, mobile, desktop software and hardware scanning solutions that transform important documents into usable digital information.
August 29, 2016
Alabama Accounting Firms to Merge Staff of 140
Himmelwright, Huguley and Boles (HHB) has provided a broad range of accounting, tax, and advisory services since 1998 to both businesses and individuals—including several specialties that now broaden BMSS’ offerings. Specifically, the firm provides a ...
August 29, 2016
Why Nonprofits Need Nonprofit Accounting Software
Nonprofit organizations rise and fall on their reputations. Increased requests for transparency and accountability in financial reporting coupled with donor demand that contributions be used as intended has nonprofit financial managers reviewing their ...
August 29, 2016
Accountant Wins Case To Deduct MBA Expenses
Is the cost of the education deductible? The odds are often stacked against it, especially if you’re pursuing an advanced degree. Nevertheless, an accountant in a new Tax Court case was able write off the costs of an MBA program.