Technology

Firm Automation

November 30, 2017 

Accounting Pros Optimistic on Automation of Profession

More than nine in ten finance and accounting professionals (92%) are optimistic about increased automation in the profession, according to new research from Renaix, the international recruitment consultancy for finance and accounting.

 Accounting Firms Squar Milner and DZH Phillips Merge

November 28, 2017 

Accounting Firms Squar Milner and DZH Phillips Merge

Squar Milner will be merging with DZH Phillips LLP effective January 1, 2018. Marking this occasion, DZH Phillips, LLP will retain the name Squar Milner, making it one of the top four firms based in California, top five firms based in the West, and ...

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November 28, 2017 

IRS Warns of Christmas Email Phishing Scams

The most common way for cybercriminals to steal bank account information, passwords, credit cards or Social Security numbers is to simply ask for them. Every day, people fall victim to phishing scams that cost them their time and their money.

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November 28, 2017 

Friedman LLP Launches New Cyber Security Practice

Top 50 accounting and advisory firm, Friedman LLP, is expanding its service offerings to include cyber security consulting with the launch of Friedman CyZen LLC ("CyZen"), a wholly owned company of Friedman. The goal of CyZen is to bring peace of mind ...

 Small Business Optimism High, But Concerns Persist

November 28, 2017 

Small Business Optimism High, But Concerns Persist

60% of small business owners (SBOs) feel current business conditions are good or excellent. Moreover, Capital One’s Small Business Confidence Score tracking overall small business sentiment on the economy, hiring plans, future financial positions ...

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November 21, 2017 

Growing Your Accounting Practice, Part 2

As you consider the right way to expand your practice, consider adding tax compliance as another pillar in your firm’s lineup of services to bring in a new source of ongoing, recurring revenue.

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November 21, 2017 

Growing Your Accounting Practice, Part 1

Most firms recognize the importance of developing innovative new service offerings. Indeed, almost 50 percent of firms surveyed are looking for change and growth in the near term.

Firm Automation

November 21, 2017 

Tips for Growing Your CPA Firm’s Affiliated Entities

As more and more CPA firms venture into consulting services, they will be faced with the question of how they should expand their non-traditional services. Some of the more common service areas include technology, wealth management and specialized ...