Financial Reporting May 7, 2026
CFOs Keep Moving on Growth, Despite Concerns on Iran and Inflation
Cutting costs remains finance leaders’ top priority, but growth has moved sharply higher on the agenda.
October 23, 2012
Lisa D. Traina, CPA, CITP, CGMA – 2012 Most Powerful Women in Accounting
Lisa D. Traina, CPA, CITP, CGMA President (Owner): Traina & AssociatesBaton Rouge, LAwww.TrainaCPA.com Educational Background: BS Computer Science, LSU 1982, minor in Accounting; LSU Graduate School of Banking, 1995. Professional Associations/Memberships: AICPA; Louisiana Society of CPAs, Current President Elect; LSU 100 Fastest Growing Tiger Led Businesses (2011 & 2012); LSU Computer Science Alumni Advisory Board;...…
October 19, 2012
Why do Some Businesses Prosper in Tough Times?
Since the 2008-2009 stock market collapse, the U.S. business environment has been struggling as small business owners, clawing their way back to recover lost ground, have attempted to grow their businesses.
October 9, 2012
Why Small Biz Owners Should Listen to their CPA: They Run a Successful Small Business, Too
Data shows that privately held accounting firms had the highest profit margins over the last 12 months of any industry.
October 8, 2012
Five Ways Small Businesses Can Fight Fraud
Desperate times call for desperate measures, the saying goes. So it’s not surprising that fraud in the workplace increased during the economic crisis and recession. The median loss tied to occupational fraud is $160,000, according to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners’ 2010 report, so the issue is something about which many companies are rightfully...…
October 2, 2012
Working in the Cloud = Positive ROI for Firms
In order to be competitive, small to mid-size accounting firms need to offer the most advanced technology to their clients, but that can entail significant up-front investment in equipment, software and applications.
September 27, 2012
Baker Tilly Names New Managing Partner of Illinois Office
Thomas F. Walker, Jr., CPA, JD, has been promoted to Managing Partner for the firm’s Illinois offices. He has served as the firm leader of Private Equity and Transaction Services and was recently appointed to the firm’s Board of Partners.
September 27, 2012
Inside the Brain of Greg LaFollette
There are few accounting professionals that have had the opportunity to serve in multiple roles and gain insight from several unique vantage points over the course of their career. Greg LaFollette is one of the few.
September 7, 2012
Professionals on the Move – September 7, 2012
A weekly roundup of professionals in the tax and accounting profession that have changed jobs and/or been promoted.
August 29, 2012
The 7 “Must Do’s” to Build a Solid Marketing Program
Proper planning and follow-up support effective, long-lasting marketing,
August 7, 2012
Thomas Gawne to Head Deployment of CPA2Biz’s Cloud Advisory Services
CPA2Biz has selected Thomas Gawne, CPA as its Director of Professional Services.
July 27, 2012
Professionals on the Move – July 27, 2012
A weekly roundup of professionals in the tax and accounting profession that have changed jobs and/or been promoted.