Firm Management

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October 28, 2020 

Removing the Fear from Long-Term Remote Work

If you’re a firm owner or a member of a leadership team, you’re probably starting to worry about the long-term ramifications of everyone working from home. While trepidation is warranted, it shouldn’t be overblown.

Amy Vetter

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October 28, 2020 

ITA Announces New Board of Directors

In their new roles, Carman and Blowers join incoming ITA Board members Kim Austin, Business Development Manager, National Accounts at Intuit, and Todd Perlman, President, Business Technology Partners, LLP.

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October 27, 2020 

Two of Today’s Biggest Risks for CPAs: Advising and Signing

COVID-19 has had a significant effect on how clients conduct business and manage their financial affairs. It has spurred an increased client demand for CPAs to provide CFO and client accounting consultative services, and – because of ...

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October 26, 2020 

Set Yourself Some Deadlines

There are historical references from the 19th century supporting an origin of the word, deadline, indicating a line or ditch created around the perimeter of a prison, over which if a prisoner crosses he (or she) will be shot dead.

Gail Perry

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October 22, 2020 

AICPA Forum to Focus on Diversity and Inclusion in Accounting

The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) National Committee on Diversity and Inclusion (NCDI) will host a candid conversation around diversity and inclusion as a way for the accounting profession to come together to make progress on this issue.

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October 22, 2020 

CLA Acquires SoCal Accounting Firm White Nelson

The 100+ former WNDE team members will continue to serve clients locally and nationally from locations in Irvine and Carlsbad, increasing CLA’s Southern California team to more than 300 people.

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October 21, 2020 

No Pane, No Gain: The Benefits of Windowed Working

Windowed work means breaking up your business day into two or three separate time slots, or windows. Traditionally, this hasn’t been possible. When people have a long commute to the office, it’s not practical to work multiple daily shifts.

Paul McDonald

 Abe Cole Appointed COO of BKD CPAs

October 20, 2020 

Abe Cole Appointed COO of BKD CPAs

Abe Cole has been selected as BKD CPAs & Advisors’ next chief operating officer (COO). Cole fills this position after the retirement of former AICPA chair and BKD COO Eric Hansen.

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October 19, 2020 

12 Workflow Tips to Create a Stronger Virtual Firm

Working in 2020 has been anything but business as usual. Since the spring, regular business processes and workflows have been upended as a global workforce has been forced to operate from home and the demand for remote solutions has skyrocketed.