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Friday Footnotes: RSM Layoffs; The Leader Who Cried On His First Day; Advisory Pays Better (Duh) | 5.5.23

Going Concern

“We’ll see how those trends unfold overtime as the economy continues to shift,” says Adam Batechlor, chief strategy and innovation officer at the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA), which conducted the survey of more than 300 CPA firms in the state with Hinge Research Institute. On day one.

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Friday Footnotes: How Are Firms Actually Using Data Analytics?; KPMG and BDO on the Move | 9.15.23

Going Concern

In addition, in a rare occurrence, PCAOB board members Christina Ho and Duane DesParte — the only two certified public accountants on the board — issued public dissents when the PCAOB issued the proposal. Following is a summary of the key areas of comment. KPMG to move out of 1601 Market St.

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Friday Footnotes: A (Fake) Day in the Life at Deloitte; DYNAMIC Merger For Grant Thornton; CPA Awareness | 12.9.22

Going Concern

As we enter the season of giving, it seems that employees of a Mississippi-based accounting firm with a lucrative Florida contract have allegedly been caught gifting themselves funds intended to help citizens in need. The Michigan Association of CPAs is calling all potential young accountants, CFOs and financial advisors.

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