Firm Management September 9, 2026
Financial Engineer or Operator? How to Choose the Right Buyer
Almost half of the top 30 U.S. CPA firms had some form of private-equity investment or alternative practice structure.
September 24, 2015
Work Expectations and Salary Top List of Candidate Concerns During Interviews
A large majority (84 percent) of professionals polled by Accountemps said they typically pose questions of their own when meeting with hiring managers. Unfortunately, some of the queries among respondents were questionable.
September 24, 2015
The Best Places in America to Start or Expand an Accounting Firm
How does one determine what geographic areas and cities might be ripe for an accounting rainmaker requires that the firm have a good understanding of its present client base; a better understanding of the kinds of individuals, non-profits and ...
September 24, 2015
AICPA Advises IRS that S Corps Should Be Allowed Worthless Stock Deductions
If adopted, the recommendation would equalize the worthless stock deductions treatment of S corporations with C corporations.
September 23, 2015
Winners of AICPA and Accountemps Scholarship Awards Announced
The recipients have demonstrated academic excellence and outstanding leadership skills. Each recipient of the AICPA/Accountemps Student Scholarship award will receive a $10,000 award for the 2015-2016 academic year.
September 22, 2015
What’s Holding Back Accounting Firm Growth?
We were initially surprised and stumped that in a continually improving economy, the 2014 CPA firm growth rate (including mergers) remained the same as 2013 at 6.7%. Firms are projecting much of the same for 2015. Given the following growth rate history in the years since the recession, one would expect the trend of higher...…
September 22, 2015
Ryan Acquires EnerTax Consultants
Severance tax is incurred when natural resources are extracted (“severed”) from the earth within a taxing jurisdiction. While crude oil and natural gas comprise the majority of severance tax collections in most jurisdictions, other resources such as ...
September 22, 2015
Xero Introduces Billable Expenses Feature and Invoice Reminders
Outstanding invoices are a burden for any business – big or small. In addition to not being able to put this money to work for the business, conversations surrounding outstanding invoices can be uncomfortable. Business owners can automatically send ...
September 21, 2015
Irene Walsh, EA – 2015 40 Under 40 Honoree
This year’s 40 Under 40 honorees are among the best and brightest talent in the accounting profession. They are all active in the professional community, as well as in their local communities, where many are small business owners and employers.
September 21, 2015
Professionals on the Move – September 21, 2015
A weekly roundup of professionals in the tax and accounting profession that have changed jobs and/or been promoted.
September 17, 2015
Robert Slaby, CPA, CVA – 2015 40 Under 40 Honoree
This year’s 40 Under 40 honorees are among the best and brightest talent in the accounting profession. They are all active in the professional community, as well as in their local communities, where many are small business owners and employers.
September 16, 2015
Roy Keely – 2015 40 Under 40 Honoree
This year’s 40 Under 40 honorees are among the best and brightest talent in the accounting profession. They are all active in the professional community, as well as in their local communities, where many are small business owners and employers.
September 16, 2015
Cathy Iconis, CPA – 2015 40 Under 40 Honoree
This year’s 40 Under 40 honorees are among the best and brightest talent in the accounting profession. They are all active in the professional community, as well as in their local communities, where many are small business owners and employers.