Firm Management

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December 18, 2017 

Apps We Love – Podcast Managers and Podcasts

Many of us will be taking some time away from the office during the holidays, but that doesn’t mean we won’t want to stay connected with what’s happening in the world. We surveyed members of the CPA Practice Advisor community to find out how they ...

Gail Perry

 ALTER Your Path: 5 Steps to Becoming a Consultant

December 15, 2017 

ALTER Your Path: 5 Steps to Becoming a Consultant

As we try to keep up in today’s fast-paced, disruptive world, we need to remember we are extremely valuable. We have a fundamental understanding of how business works. Yes, it ties back to debit and credits, but today we don’t need to worry so much ...

Michael Wherry

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December 12, 2017 

How Accounting Firms Can Leverage the Gig Economy

While freelancing is a part-time or side-gig for many people, a growing number of people make it a full-time living. Twenty-nine percent of survey respondents said their freelance business is their only source of income, up from 17% in 2014.

Jim Boomer

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December 12, 2017 

CLA Acquires Accounting Firm NSBN

As one of the nation’s leading professional services firms, CLA has retained the agility to serve clients of all sizes and locations, while at the same time bringing an unparalleled depth of capabilities, all in one place.

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December 9, 2017 

EY Appoints Kelly Grier as U.S. Chair and Managing Partner

In her new role, Kelly will lead the EY US firm and the EY Americas geographic area, which represents more than US$14.5b in combined revenues and more than 71,500 people in member firms in 31 countries. She will also join the EY Global Executive ...

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December 8, 2017 

How to Evaluate Software as an Accountant

When determining the software’s value, review its list of features and consider the costs it could eliminate (e.g., wages of a seasonal employee), the revenue it could generate (e.g., additional services you could offer), and the freedom it could ...

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December 7, 2017 

Ceterus Acquires Quick-Service Restaurant-focused Accounting Firm

Ceterus serves thousands of small businesses and franchisees with its managed bookkeeping and tax services, including QSRs like Little Big Burger and The Burger Joint. QSRs prefer Ceterus for its ability to do period versus monthly accounting, strict ...