November 16, 2015
AICPA Partners With Lebanese Association of CPAs
The agreements between the AICPA and LACPA were signed in a ceremony earlier this month in Beirut attended by the Lebanese Minister of Finance and a representative of the World Bank.
November 16, 2015
Women Reach Partner in 43% of Small Accounting Firms
The highest ratio of female partners (43 percent) falls within the firm category of 2-10 CPAs, while the lowest (20 percent) is associated with the largest firms of 100-plus CPAs, the AICPA CPA Firm Gender Survey found.
November 16, 2015
AICPA and CIMA Add Accounting and Auditing Competencies to Learning Website
The AICPA-CIMA Competency and Learning website, a joint project of the AICPA and CIMA, initially launched earlier this year as a tool for Chartered Global Management Accountant® (CGMA®) designation holders to expand their skills and build rewarding ...
November 16, 2015
Are Non-Equity Accounting Firm Partners Really Partners?
Prior to 2015, as corroborated by the AICPA staff, the Code of Conduct was not clear on this issue, even though firms by the thousands had adopted the non-equity position.
November 6, 2015
70% of Companies Not Maximizing Use of Free Trade Agreements
Survey respondents said the biggest challenges facing their companies’ trade-related activities are manual processes and disparate systems and managing complex and changing regulatory requirements.
November 6, 2015
Report: Small Business Employment Increased by 90,000 Jobs in October
Private sector small business employment increased by 90,000 jobs from September to October according to the October ADP Small Business Report.
November 5, 2015
Majority of CFOs Haven’t Started New Revenue Recognition Efforts Yet
Firms need professionals who can help with areas ranging from systems and controls to processes and policies. Many organizations will likely find they need to rely on a mix of current full-time personnel and outside experts.
November 5, 2015
Accountants Encouraged to Embrace Change, Foster Greater Client Collaboration
The acceleration of change and adoption of new technology is occurring at a rapid pace. The environment in the profession includes shifting filing deadlines, retiring baby boomers, and increased regulation. More than ever, firms must foster a culture ...
November 3, 2015
Why Do Accountants Love Their Jobs?
The top reasons survey respondents originally chose to pursue an accounting career is the nature of the work and job duties (45 percent), the positive employment outlook (21 percent) and the variety of career paths within the field (20 percent).
November 3, 2015
Ranking the Best States for Entrepreneurs, And The Worst
Two out of every five working Americans say they'd rather own their own business, but which U.S. states offer the best conditions for these entrepreneurs?
November 3, 2015
Millennials Are Key to Small and Medium Businesses Sustainability
Millennials showed greater knowledge about sustainability than other age cohorts and a strong interest in implementing sustainable business practices, but noted that in their current roles, they lacked the influence needed to effect change.
November 3, 2015
Crow Shields Bailey PC Joins McGladrey Alliance
This affiliation is not a merger or acquisition; Crow Shields Bailey remains an independently-owned accounting firm separate from McGladrey Alliance’s parent company, RSM US LLP.