Taxes May 1, 2026
Tax Season Survival Index Measures the Human Cost of Tax Season on Professionals
The TSSI measures the cost to sleep, to health, to relationships, and to the professionals who run the engine of public accounting.
January 16, 2017
KPMG to Build Learning, Development and Innovation Center in Orlando
Big Four accounting firm KPMG LLP has unveiled plans to build a state-of-the art learning, development, and innovation facility to further enhance the world-class training capabilities it offers to its partners and professionals. The 55-acre campus ...
January 12, 2017
How Small Accounting Firms Find Big Advantages in the Cloud
Traditional accounting practices relying on non-integrated accounting systems, beware. Today’s competitive financial services world demands actionable insights that improve efficiency and drive revenue. You may find yourself overtaken by accounting ...
January 10, 2017
Ryan Acquires Clients of Nickel & Co. for Property Tax Practice
The acquisition strengthens the market leadership position of Ryan’s Commercial Property Tax practice in Oklahoma and adds a team of seasoned property tax professionals to the largest property tax group in North America. The acquisition also adds a ...
January 10, 2017
CPA Firm Merger NDAs: Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff
The issue: In a merger where each firm signs an NDA, there’s a provision that precludes the buyer from soliciting the seller’s clients, with language similar to this:
January 9, 2017
CohnReznick Receives Award for Women in Leadership
CohnReznick, one of the leading accounting, tax, and advisory firms in the United States, was recently awarded the Winner’s Circle Award for Women In Leadership.
January 5, 2017
WeiserMazars LLP To Become Mazars USA LLP
The accounting, tax, advisory and business consulting firm WeiserMazars LLP has changed its name to “Mazars USA LLP” as of January 1, 2017. In 2010, WeiserMazars became an independent member firm of the Mazars Group with the intent to expand its U.S. ...
January 3, 2017
Wipfli Acquires Chicago-Based Accounting Firm BIK & Co.
The combined firm will have over 1,800 associates (including over 200 associates based in the firm’s Chicago offices) and 43 office locations in the United States and India.
January 2, 2017
Brixey & Meyer Acquires Second Cincinnati Based CPA Firm
Doug Meyer, co-founder of Brixey & Meyer, said the firm’s plan is to continue its strong organic growth, combined with growing through strategic acquisitions. “The No. 1 attribute we look for is whether or not the firm meshes well with our existing culture.” In October 2015, Brixey and Meyer acquired Lee Knose & Company, another Cincinnati area firm. “Our goal with...…
December 30, 2016
Professionals on the Move – December 30, 2016
A roundup of professionals in the tax and accounting profession that have changed jobs and/or been promoted.
December 29, 2016
In Firm: 2017 IT Predictions and 2016 Results
With another year end (and tax season) rapidly approaching, it’s time to once again dust off the magic crystal ball and cobble together our 2017 CPA Firm Technology and Production predictions. This listing will hopefully provide you with fresh insight ...
December 28, 2016
Are Third-Party Systems in Control of Your Firm and Clients?
The ever-present risk of cyber attacks and the growing reliance on vendors due to the cloud model suggests that all types of companies ask: “Who's really operating your systems?” And “What is the cybersecurity risk associated with working with vendors?”
December 19, 2016
What Traits Make a Positive Mentor and How to Find One in 2017
Take a holistic approach when determining the traits that you’re looking for in a potential mentor. There are some qualities that every mentor should possess, regardless of your personality type. On a base level, every mentor should help you take ...