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May 27, 2015 

How Accounting Firms Can Address Disruptive Partner Behavior

In more than 20 years of consulting, I’ve observed hundreds of firms in the throes of partner conflict. In fact, when an MP I’m interviewing says, “Excuse me for a moment while I close the door,” I know I’m about to hear the “good stuff” – the real ...

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May 27, 2015 

What Taxpayers Should Do If Their Info Was Exposed On IRS Website

Taxpayers whose accounts were compromised will be notified by the Internal Revenue Service. Individuals who believe their identities have been compromised in this, or any other attempt, should review the IRS “Taxpayer Guide to Identity Theft,” which ...

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May 27, 2015 

How CPA Firms Can Reduce Staff Turnover and Boost Profits

The talent war has resumed among CPA firms vying for top candidates. During the recession, most firms focused their resources on the struggle to maintain a stable client base. Hiring was sluggish, and companies therefore did not have to worry much about

 IRS Data Breach Sets Off Alarms, FBI to Investigate

May 27, 2015 

IRS Data Breach Sets Off Alarms, FBI to Investigate

A serious security breach at the IRS has the agency scrambling to beef up its ID theft efforts while the public and lawmakers stew. The IRS announced on May 26 that hackers had gained access to the personal information of more than 100,000 American househ

Ken Berry, JD

Firm Automation

May 26, 2015 

Is Your Firm Ready for Automation?

The opportunities for automation created by advances in technology are greater than ever before and this is changing the expectations of clients, employees and partners about how they exchange data with your firm. It will also continue to have a major ...

Jim Boomer