CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

CPA firm leaders outlining staffing plans for the coming year can’t help but worry if they will hit their hiring goals. This concern is not misplaced: Research for the 2024 Salary Guide From Robert Half found that organizations in both public and corporate accounting are grappling with an accountant shortage.

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CPA Practice

AUGUST 5, 2024

CPA firm leaders that view their multigenerational workforce as a source of competitive advantage have the right outlook. But harnessing the strengths of each group, from the Silent Generation to Generation Z, can create significant upside for your business — and help position your firm for future success. By Steve Saah.

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CPA Practice

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Accounting and finance professionals are always on the lookout for tools that can help them become more efficient, productive and accurate in their work. Of course, to stay in demand, finance and accounting pros will need to ensure that they maintain relevant skills, especially when it comes to working with generative AI.

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CPA Practice

JUNE 24, 2024

But a recent industry survey found that 42% of accounting firms are doing exactly that. Separate research from Robert Half for the 2024 Demand for Skilled Talent report confirms that most hiring managers for accounting and finance organizations (87%) are facing challenges recruiting talent right now. The reason?

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 9, 2024

If employee retention isn’t already a priority focus for your CPA firm, you may want to make it one — and soon. Research from Robert Half found that 27% of finance and accounting professionals in the United States are either looking for a job right now or planning to do so in the next six months.

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Going Concern

MAY 26, 2023

Footnotes is a collection of stories from around the accounting profession curated by actual humans and published every Friday at 5pm Eastern. It also failed to mention the question marks that surround almost 95 per cent of the US$1 billion in “rainforest offset credits” sold by the Washington-based company. Have a safe Memorial Day.

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CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

But it’s still worth underscoring how important it is for CPA firm leaders to closely monitor the job satisfaction of these precious resources — especially at a time when many of these professionals might be thinking about making a job change soon. Plus, it can strengthen employee morale.

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CPA Practice

JULY 1, 2024

CPA firm leaders that view their multigenerational workforce as a source of competitive advantage have the right outlook. But harnessing the strengths of each group, from the Silent Generation to Generation Z, can create significant upside for your business — and help position your firm for future success. metropolitan area.

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CPA Practice

JULY 10, 2024

It merges middle-market M&A investment banking services from Schneider Downs Corporate Finance, LP with strategic value advisory services aimed at enhancing pre-transaction value, evaluating downstream sale options, and implementing a top-tier transaction process. SD Capital will be led by Managing Partners Peter J.

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Going Concern

JANUARY 8, 2024

The headline is a bit disappointing however the article is not: Tax prep fees are rising because accounting is not a ‘cool’ career American taxpayers had to pay at least 20% more on average to get their taxes done last year — and accountants aren’t thrilled about it either. This eclipses the 4.2% In Sanders v. Comm’r, 160 T.C.

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CPA Practice

JULY 8, 2024

AICPA News is a collection of recent announcements from the American Institute of CPAs and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. The survey polls chief executive officers, chief financial officers, controllers and other certified public accountants in U.S. A complete copy of the report can be found on aicpa.org.

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Going Concern

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Footnotes is a collection of stories from around the accounting profession curated by actual humans and published every Friday at 5pm Eastern. Your work as an accountant is basically a 9 to 5 job. CPA firm profits and revenues jumped last year [ Accounting Today ] Accounting firms experienced a median growth rate of 9.1%

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Going Concern

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Big 4 alum and professor of accounting and finance at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University in Minnesota Boz Bostrom has penned a piece for the MNCPA blog on why, in his opinion and supported by research, the 150 hour rule must change. Louis, found that the 150-hour rule reduced those taking the CPA exam by 15%.

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 24, 2024

But for CPA firm leaders, it’s difficult to focus on the future when you’re dealing with a host of immediate business priorities. Top among them is competing for finance and accounting talent to staff both new and vacated roles and help keep critical projects moving forward. A new world is upon us.

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Going Concern

MAY 3, 2024

Footnotes is a collection of stories from around the accounting profession curated by actual humans and published every Friday at 5pm Eastern. Comments are closed on Friday Footnotes and the Monday Morning Accounting News Brief by default. Practice The PCPS CPA Firm Top Issues Survey is open!

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CPA Practice

APRIL 30, 2024

When you incorporate predictive analytics, generative AI and other advanced technologies into everyday workflows at your CPA firm, you are taking on much more than a technology upgrade. Clients work with your CPA firm because they want to benefit from the skills and expertise of your staff. By Steve Saah.

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CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

CPA firms constantly seek ways to boost efficiency, enhance client satisfaction, and drive growth. While technology and strategies play crucial roles, one often overlooked element can be the key to unlocking your firm’s full potential: document management.

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CPA Practice

JUNE 8, 2023

The Illinois CPA Society, one of the largest state associations in the nation serving the certified public accountant community, has announced the recipients of its 2023 Lester H. Further, McKinney is a vice president with the National Association of Black Accountants Inc. McKeever Jr. Advancing Diversity Awards.

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Going Concern

MARCH 4, 2024

Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden, an Oregon Democrat, said in a statement that Rollinson comes to the position with impeccable credentials. Judge Jose Luis Calama proposed trying Ron, the executives and consultancy firm PwC for allegedly defrauding investors and committing false accounting on a 2.5 billion euro ($2.71

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Going Concern

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Footnotes is a collection of stories from around the accounting profession curated by actual humans and published every Friday at 5pm Eastern. CPA Exam Friendly reminder, deadlines to apply for BEC before the new exam in 2024 are quickly approaching. What CPAs can learn from Smucker’s [ Accounting Today Voices ] J.M.

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Cherry Bekaert

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Megadeals Faced Enormous Hurdles Rising borrowing costs continued to impact private equity’s ability to finance large transactions. And while fund managers have been very creative in navigating the financing problem (in some cases financing deals with only equity), it has proven far more challenging when it comes deals above $1 billion.

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Going Concern

MARCH 15, 2024

Footnotes is a collection of stories from around the accounting profession curated by actual humans and published every Friday at 5pm Eastern. Comments are closed on Friday Footnotes and the Monday Morning Accounting News Brief by default. Accounting giant renews lease in downtown S.F. —

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CPA Practice

JULY 19, 2024

It exists to take the pain out of processes and let professionals working in CPA fi rms and businesses comply with regulations, drive productivity, and better engage with key stakeholders. IRIS has over 100,000 UK and international customers, with 80% having a tenure of five or more years.

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CPA Practice

MAY 10, 2024

Wolters Kluwer announces two senior executive appointments ­­­­Wolters Kluwer, a global leader in information, software, and services for professionals, recently announced Atul Dubey as General Manager of its Finance, Risk and Regulatory Reporting (FRR) business, part of its Corporate Performance & ESG (CP & ESG) division.

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Shay CPA

JUNE 7, 2023

Meet with your accountant to decide if it’s right for you. States that require employers to pay out the severed employees’ final paychecks immediately or by next-business-day include: California Colorado Connecticut Hawaii Massachusetts Minnesota (if the employee demands it) Missouri Montana Nevada Oregon Utah Washington, D.C.

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Going Concern

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

In Australia, EY is still bungling this one up : EY accidentally leaked the personal details of current and former employees while trying to launch a massive review into the firm’s workplace culture. From FloQast : Six in ten (63%) U.K. And following an appearance before a judge last week, both sides were claiming victory.

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Going Concern

MAY 5, 2023

Footnotes is a collection of stories from around the accounting profession curated by actual humans and published every Friday at 5pm Eastern. Entry-level CPAs in advisory practices are making $11,000 more than CPAs starting out in audit and tax, and $20,000 more than non-CPAs in advisory. Pajamas forever!

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Going Concern

JULY 24, 2023

Steven Wasserman wants everyone to know that the accountant shortage isn’t limited solely to accounting firms. I believe that early-stage companies are being more negatively impacted by the accountant shortage than large companies. Early-stage companies often have small accounting staffs. And companies.

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Going Concern

AUGUST 22, 2022

Though some progress has been made in recent years, women continue to be suspiciously absent at the highest levels of public accounting. This fact has been amplified by new research published in Journal of Accounting and Public Policy. Concerning new graduate new hires hired into accounting/finance functions at U.S.

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Going Concern

AUGUST 4, 2023

Footnotes is a collection of stories from around the accounting profession curated by actual humans and published every Friday at 5pm Eastern. Practice How one small firm drastically cut its busy-season hours [ Journal of Accountancy podcast ] Johanna Sweaney Salt, CPA, CGMA, used to work 100 hours a week during busy season.

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