June 24, 2016
Using outside IT consultants. Most small firms can’t justify having a Terry or a Matt on board full time, so they make generous use of outside IT consultants. One of the main issues to be alert to: Consultants may do a good job when contacted, but ...
June 23, 2016
McKeever is one of the most prominent Chicago-area leaders in the accounting profession and has been a pioneer in promoting diversity, inspiring students and opening doors of opportunity – especially for those passionate about a career in ...
June 23, 2016
Technology has opened the door to change the conversation about what’s expected from an accountant and client relationship. Accounts are becoming more of a connected advisor and can do their work from anywhere, anytime.
June 21, 2016
Inefficient information-sharing, poor document management and duplication of efforts are costing firms big bucks in terms of billable utilization, growth and client retention.
June 21, 2016
CohnReznick raised and donated a total of $150,000 to the Special Operations Warrior Foundation (SOWF) and the Joe Torre Safe At Home Foundation.
June 21, 2016
The survey also found businesses are offering professional development resources to help these workers prepare for leadership positions. CFOs said their organizations most often provide onsite training (60 percent); opportunities to attend ...
June 16, 2016
A roundup of professionals in the tax and accounting profession that have changed jobs and/or been promoted.
June 14, 2016
When chief financial officers (CFOs) in a Robert Half Management Resources survey were asked to rate the level of difficulty their jobs pose now compared to five years ago, 66 percent of respondents said their roles are more challenging today, and 30 ...
June 13, 2016
If your systems have been compromised, there are a number of steps to take immediately. These actions should be outlined in your firm’s incident response plan. If you don’t have one, you should work with your legal counsel and other specialists to ...
June 10, 2016
In order to remain above the competition and provide the most up-to-date accounting skills, it’s wise to stay informed on what’s affecting the world of accounting and what kind of an impact it has on the overall health of the accounting industry.
June 9, 2016
Bookkeepers anticipate growth in the next one to two years and are turning to the cloud in droves, according to the State of Bookkeeping Practices 2016 Survey, sponsored by Bill.com and released today. The survey also reveals that despite offering a ...
June 8, 2016
An overwhelming majority of small to medium business owners in the U.S. self-finance their own businesses, and a majority of those SMB owners have struggled with cash flow gaps.