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May 13, 2019 

As we reflect back on the end of another busy season of the accounting industry, we are left as always to reflect back on one simple question. Why is busy season always so hard?

Garrett Wagner

May 13, 2019 

The audit risk model is the foundation of any audit. This might seem like CPA 101, but are you correctly applying it to your engagements?

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As your clients’ trusted advisor, you’re expected to deliver seamless solutions to their everyday needs, tapping into the best tools and technology to bring their business and your firm long-term success and growth.

Scott Cytron

May 13, 2019 

Numbers are numbers are numbers, right? If it were all about the numbers, accountants would have seen themselves replaced by computers by now.

May 13, 2019 

24 million Americans—more than the population of Florida—want to work for themselves by 2021. There is no doubt a significant mindset shift underway; however millions of aspiring entrepreneurs say they face barriers ...

Isaac M. O'Bannon

May 10, 2019 

Should you become more flexible in the candidates you consider? Or would that be tantamount to lowering standards and settling for mediocrity? The answers are yes to the first question and no to the second.

Paul McDonald

May 9, 2019 

If the idea of spending two+ days discussing the complicated intricacies of multi-state sales tax with 900 other tax experts sounds mindboggling to you, then you might have wanted to stay away from Surf City this week.

Gail Perry

May 8, 2019 

With all of the transformation efforts going on these days, firms seem to be in the middle of one continual change initiative. Your team members are understandably fatigued for several reasons.

Arianna Campbell

May 7, 2019 

Accounting leaders know there are few things as important as maintaining cash flow at their firms. Retaining customers is also critical and building upon relationships is a key to success.

April 29, 2019 

The AICPA and CPA Practice Advisor magazine are looking for outstanding women professionals who continue to make their mark on the accounting profession as well as those who are emerging as the next generation of firm leaders, whether through new ...

Isaac M. O'Bannon

April 29, 2019 

If you’re like most small firms your marketing activities were placed on the back burner while you studied the TCJA and translated the new law for your clients this tax season. Take a breath – or a well-deserved vacation – and then dust off your marketing

Jean Caragher

April 23, 2019 

Mindfulness is a term that can be overused, and often is not given enough weight as a necessary practice in our work lives. The tipping point for the mindfulness movement probably came in 2016, when TIME Magazine published a special edition devoted ...

Amy Vetter