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Private Equity in Public Accounting: Salvation or Ruination?

CPA Practice

The landscape of public accounting experienced an unprecedented shakeup in 2023, marked not by the usual suspects of annual updates or technological advancements, but by a surge of interest from an unexpected source: private equity (PE). But what happens to those nine accounting firms who don’t make it?

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There Are Only Two Firms in Wyoming That Can Do Government Audits and One Can’t Do Its Job Because of Staff Shortages

Going Concern

Both the city and county utilize the services of Porter, Muirhead, Cornia and Howard (PMCH) — a certified public accountant based in Casper — for their audits. The firm works with the local governments to compile information for the audit throughout the year.

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5 Ways to Attract and Retain Talent in the Accounting and Finance Industry

Cherry Bekaert

Regarding new recruiting policies and practices in the above list, Crystal Cooke, Director of Diversity and Inclusion at the Accounting Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) & Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), made an interesting point.

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Friday Footnotes: How Much Big 4 Spent on Lobbying Last Year; Super Bowl Bets; CFOs Feeling Good | 2.9.24

Going Concern

Three of the firms also joined industry efforts to designate accounting as a science, technology, engineering, and math—or STEM—field, according to federal lobbying disclosures. My buddy from undergrad works office security at one of the Big 4 accounting firms in Midtown. “Win big?

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How Long Does It Take an Accountant to Do Taxes?

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Complicated tax situations like inheritance, small business taxes , or other big life changes usually warrant bringing in a certified public accountant or CPA. . How Much Time Does it Take an Accountant to Prepare Taxes? Online accounting software can assist in managing small business income and expenses.

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The Ultimate Virtual Assistant for CPAs Guide

Ryan Lazanis

Table of Contents What is a Virtual Assistant for Certified Public Accountants? What Can a Virtual Assistant Do at Your Firm? How to Find Virtual Assistants for Your Firm What is a Virtual Assistant for Certified Public Accountants? What Can a Virtual Assistant Do at Your Firm?

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Client Accounting Services: What is CAS in Accounting?

Snyder

The accounting industry has undergone some serious technical changes due to technological advancements but first and foremost due to a global pandemic. Accounting firms have been forced to drastically change working environments and the way they work, as well as reconsider the services they provide.

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