Advisory

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November 18, 2019 

3 Small Steps Toward Transformation

The CPA profession is undergoing a significant disruption which will change the way partners and staff work and the services firms provide. It’s an exciting time for all of us, yet even as firm leaders want to take the next steps in their firms’ ...

Jim Boomer

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November 18, 2019 

The Problem with Price

Maybe it is time to rethink how we show our value to others by ripping a page from Dell, Southwest, Allstate, Disney, GM, and just about every other major brand. They use the classic “good-better-best”—G-B-B—marketing strategy to change the customer’s ...

Garrett Wagner

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November 15, 2019 

Crafting a Strategic CAS Plan

Accounting firms are increasingly looking to expand beyond traditional, compliance-focused accounting services to grow their business and boost profitability. By providing client accounting services, firms can not only improve their bottom line, but ...

Vishal Thakkar

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November 15, 2019 

How to Get Started with Client Accounting Services

Traditional compliance services like taxes and audits have long been the bread and butter of many accounting practices. However, clients are increasingly requesting new services beyond that scope such as bookkeeping, payroll, and advisory-level collaboration. Firms eager to create new revenue streams and stronger ties with clients respond by expanding services and adopting technology that...…

Pete Potsos

Marcum

November 13, 2019 

Marcum LLP Public Company Audit Practice Grows Significantly during Third Quarter

The accounting and business advisory firm Marcum LLP gained 19 publicly registered company clients during the third quarter of 2019. Also in the third quarter, Marcum’s market share of IPO audits exceeded three of the Big Four accounting firms and led all non-Big Four firms. Marcum ended the July-September period with 12 new SEC client...…

 Accounting & Financial Women’s Alliance Announces National Award Recipients

November 13, 2019 

Accounting & Financial Women’s Alliance Announces National Award Recipients

The Accounting & Financial Women’s Alliance (AFWA) announced the recipients of the 2019 AFWA National Member of the Year and President’s Award during the annual Women Who Count Awards lunch held October 22, 2019 in Orlando, FL. AFWA National Member of the Year: Sarah Militello Associate Financial Analyst II, Amway, Grand Rapids, MI Sarah joined...…

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November 5, 2019 

AICPA Awards 17 CPAs for Forensic and Valuation Services

In addition to forensic accounting and business valuation represented by the FVS Section, the Standing Ovation Recognition Program also recognizes young CPAs who exhibit exemplary professional achievement in the areas of Personal Financial Planning ...

wipfli

November 1, 2019 

Wipfli Acquires Chicago Accounting Firm Klein Hall

Since its inception in 2002, Klein Hall’s leaders and partners have been committed to supporting women in accounting industry. In 2019, in addition to being named as Accounting Today’s “100 Best Accounting Firms to Work For” in the United States, the ...