Firm Management July 10, 2026
Avoid Assumptions: Use Career Conversations to Guide Your Firm’s Succession Planning
A succession plan built on assumptions is likely to fall short of expectations when it matters most.
May 19, 2015
NASBA and AICPA Propose Revisions to CPE Standards
The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) and the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) today issue proposed revisions to the Statement on Standards for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Programs (Standards) for public comment. Pu
May 19, 2015
Playing It Forward: The Benefits of Fun in the Workplace
Are you curious how companies like Google, Zappos, Southwest and others develop those winning workplace cultures, with such high productivity and profitability? Regardless of the industry, there is a common thread running through the highest ...
May 19, 2015
Why Accounting Firms Should Pay New Partner Buy-Ins to the Firm, Not the Partners
Whenever a firm changes a major system that impacts the partners, maintaining fairness to those negatively impacted by the change can be a challenge.
May 19, 2015
BDO to Acquire St. Louis Accounting Firm Stone Carlie
BDO USA, LLP, has announced an expansion into the St. Louis market through the acquisition of Stone Carlie & Company, LLC, a full-service accounting and consulting services firm with a diversified client base that includes construction, manufacturing ...
May 19, 2015
DiSanto Priest & Co. Wins AICPA Public Service Award for Accounting Firms
The American Institute of CPAs awarded CPA firm DiSanto, Priest & Co., of Warwick, R.I., the 2014 Public Service Award for Firms for its commitment to the community. The annual award honors one firm that has demonstrated outstanding public service.
May 19, 2015
WSG Launches New Cloud Version of Professional Services Software Suite
WSG Systems Corp. has launched the latest cloud version of its Empire SUITE, which includes systems for CRM, project management, time & expense management, resource scheduling and financial management.
May 18, 2015
AICPA Honors Terry Murphy for Public Service
The annual award honors members of the AICPA who have made significant contributions to their communities. He received the award at the spring meeting of the Institute’s governing Council in Washington, D.C.
May 18, 2015
AICPA Creates New Credentials for Fair Value Measurement
The governing Council of the American Institute of CPAs today voted to approve a resolution authorizing the development of two new specialty credentials in the area of fair value measurement.
May 18, 2015
AICPA Honors Julie Welch for Excellence in Continuing Education
Welch is a partner and shareholder with Meara Welch Browne, P.C. in Leawood, Kansas and the director of the firm’s tax department.
May 18, 2015
High Demand for Financial Executives Drives Salary Increases
As the U.S. economy improves, higher demand for financial executives is driving a steady rise in salary and benefits, according to the findings of an annual survey issued by Grant Thornton LLP and Financial Executives Research Foundation (FERF).
Technology May 15, 2015
Great Practices: An Accountant Testifies to Profitability of Forensic Accounting
Mike Meilinger, CPA, explains how his consulting firm is ruling the litigation vertical market.
May 15, 2015
3 Tips to a Better SALT Engagement Letter
The engagement letter not only sets out what services you will provide, it lays the groundwork for the client's role in making those services achievable. You can describe your plan to prepare tax returns, but that plan is contingent on the client ...