Firm Management

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March 30, 2015 

6 Ways to Find and Grow a Profitable Specialty Niche

Accounting clients are always looking for more from their experience. One way firms can create better experiences is through niche services. Some firms focus on a specific industry or narrowly-defined tax, assurance and advisory services. The success of a

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March 30, 2015 

Firm of Marks Paneth Acquires Fischer Barr Wissinger

The accounting firm of Marks Paneth LLP has acquired Fischer Barr & Wissinger, LLC, a Parsippany, New Jersey-based full service accounting firm, effective February 1, 2015. With this acquisition, Marks Paneth, the New York City-based ...

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March 27, 2015 

How to Make 2015 the Best Tax Season Yet

Accountants and CPAs are in the middle of the industry’s hottest season, and staying above the stress in a time of relative chaos can be a challenge to say the least. Long hours, looming deadlines and mountains of data can drive people to the edge ...

Introducing AICPA CIMA Professional Development

March 24, 2015 

Introducing AICPA CIMA Professional Development

Learn about the CGMA Competency and Learning website for Chartered Global Management Accountants (CGMAs). This new website brings together a variety of learning resources and a self-assessment tool, enabling tracking and reporting of progress toward learning goals. It empowers you to take control of your career development to discover and learn new skills when, where...…

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March 24, 2015 

10 Networking Tips for Accounting Firm Leaders

From regular meet-ups with colleagues to social media, executives of accounting firms have many avenues when it comes to connecting with others and enlarging their circles. Read on for 10 tips on how to get the most out of your networks.

Paul McDonald

 Are Firms with a Vision More Successful than Firms Without One?

March 20, 2015 

Are Firms with a Vision More Successful than Firms Without One?

This is a very difficult question because the best firms often perform well in multiple areas, so it’s impossible to filter out the individual impact of disciplines such as visioning, marketing, developing staff, accountability and management and leadersh

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March 17, 2015 

AICPA Accepting Applications for Scholars Leadership Workshop

The American Institute of CPAs is now accepting applications for its Accounting Scholars Leadership Workshop. The Workshop, which is now in its 21st year, is an invitational program held annually for minority accounting students who plan to pursue the CPA

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March 16, 2015 

SMBs Lose Money by Relying on Outdated Expense Management Tools

The survey asked more than 200 SMB financial decision makers questions related to expense, travel, and invoice and was able to identify employee needs such as greater flexibility, automation, and incentives for compliance. However an array of frustrations