Accounting Insight

MARCH 5, 2024

What clients expect from accountancy firms is changing fast. Even as client expectations and preferences evolve, many accountancy practices still rely on traditional tools like email, spreadsheets, phone calls, and Whatsapp. This is especially true when it comes to client communication. But this is no longer the case.

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 11, 2024

Scott Scarano, superintendent of Accounting High and owner of Padgett North Carolina, talks AI and creativity in the accounting profession. The episode highlights Scott’s journey from traditional accounting with creative pursuits to offering valuable insights into running a successful accounting firm.

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CPA Practice

APRIL 22, 2024

Client Appreciation Events: Host an event specifically for thanking clients, such as a barbecue or a day at a local baseball game. These can be done over a casual coffee or even a lunch. These events show appreciation and foster loyalty. Send Customized Gifts: Consider sending mid-year gifts that are thoughtful and useful.

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Going Concern

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

But don’t be fooled—email is secretly a sinister beast, hiding in the shadows as it plots to destroy businesses—including your accounting firm. If your accounting firm still relies heavily on email for client communication and document management, you’re not in the fast lane—you’re on the road to ruin.

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Accounting Insight

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

If growth is on the agenda for your accounting firm, then marketing is going to help. Do this first, and your marketing will rise above the noise and help you to win the right type of clients for your firm. Skip this, and you risk your marketing lacking focus and results.

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Going Concern

MARCH 16, 2023

Firms have to pay talent so much more, in fact, that many of them share the concern of Glen Swanson, CFO at MHCS in Iowa, about “maintaining profitability while having to significantly increase salaries.” Like automation, succession planning, and how to get more Papa John’s coupons.

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Ryan Lazanis

AUGUST 2, 2023

In this article, you’re going to get a ton of inspiration plus a whole bunch of tips for picking amazing accounting firm names. Table of Contents How to Choose a CPA Firm Name? Choosing an accounting firm name is all about branding and how you want the outside world to perceive you.

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ThomsonReuters

MARCH 12, 2021

We’ve seen the impact the COVID-19 pandemic took on succession planning for accounting firms. In this episode of Pulse of Practice “Setting Course for the Next Chapter”, Paul Miller, CPA from Business by Design , and I discuss the importance of accounting firm leaders to continue to build out their succession plan.

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Going Concern

AUGUST 28, 2023

Accounting firms across the pond are ditching Zoom interviews, writes Sunday Times : Zoom calls became the norm for business meetings during the pandemic — but accountancy firms, among the biggest graduate recruiters, are going back to face-to-face interviews when hiring, saying it is easier to assess candidates’ characters.

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Accounting Today

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The CTA and beneficial information reporting may be a game-changer for accounting firms. Here's what you need to know.

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Menzies

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. However, with seasonal scaling up bringing unique challenges, in particular those relating to taking on staff, firms that fail to plan ahead risk significantly damaging potential margins and missing out on the financial opportunities that this time of year can bring.

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Going Concern

JUNE 23, 2022

14 or 15 years ago I trolled Bill Sheridan of the Maryland Association of CPAs on Twitter about uncovering a weapons cache they’d stashed on CPA Island, a then-revolutionary virtual space in the game Second Life MACPA had set up for…accounting things. Back in 2008 CPA Island was the first (only?

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CPA Practice

APRIL 15, 2024

Here, the responsibilities of accounting firms increase as they are required to authenticate every bit of data coming from AI systems. Accounting firms must manage and maintain their data systems to provide reliable inputs to AI algorithms while complying with data privacy regulations.

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Going Concern

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Barring any huge incident like an accounting firm getting raided by the FBI on Christmas Day, there will not be any breaking news. million) in damages from accounting firm EY for its role in auditing the books of Wirecard before its collapse in 2020, a shareholder group said. Don’t hesitate to reach out.

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Accounting Insight

MARCH 19, 2024

Introducing Inflo, who have been leading accounting firms’ evolution by modernising audit practices. Our innovative cloud-based audit management platform is trusted by many of the world’s largest firms and global networks, offering a fully end-to-end, scalable, digital solution. How did you get started?

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Going Concern

JULY 5, 2023

In the vein of things that have little relevance to talent, Baker Tilly Canada is now flexing fresh new Vancouver office space in a probably paid article in BCBusiness and somehow relating this to talent: A beautiful, future-ready renovation at Baker Tilly’s Vancouver office demonstrates the firm’s commitment to attracting the best in the business.

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ThomsonReuters

JULY 13, 2023

If you’re part of a small or medium-sized tax and accounting firm, you may think artificial intelligence (AI) solutions are solely designed for large organizations – but think again. To learn more, let’s take a look at three ways accounting firms can use AI as a competitive advantage. Sounds great, right?

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Going Concern

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

A number of accounting firms,1 public companies, professional membership associations and other key stakeholders raised concerns. 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.

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Going Concern

DECEMBER 6, 2023

TLDR summary of this article from ChatGPT: Big 4 accounting firms introduced paternity leave in 2006, but a recent study finds that many fathers, especially in high-pressure environments like audit firms, hesitate to take advantage of it. Nice dig at accounting firms’ self-fellating press releases there.

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ThomsonReuters

JULY 25, 2023

For today’s accounting firms, advanced technology is no longer an option but a necessity. To keep pace in an increasingly competitive landscape, forward-looking firms are investing in artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to automate tax workflow, open up additional revenue streams, and better serve clients.

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CPA Practice

MARCH 14, 2023

She recommends creating the perfect game for your life, selecting your rules, and working on the theme of your game. All these items should be summarized in a budget, even though our Accounting Firm Operations Technology survey shows that a large percentage of CPA firms don’t manage technology from a budget.

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Going Concern

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The London-based global accounting firm officially known as PricewaterhouseCoopers International is in talks to lease three floors at a new office building at 3155 Olsen Drive, across from Santana Row in West San Jose, the San Jose Mercury News reported, citing unidentified sources. KPMG offered video game training to some employees.

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CPA Practice

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Top 200 accounting firm REDW Advisors and CPAs added Salem, OR-based tax and accounting firm Grove, Mueller & Swank P.C. Steve Cogan “As a nimble, growth-oriented firm, we are regularly looking for opportunities. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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ThomsonReuters

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

From increasing accuracy to optimizing tax workflow to freeing up time for more value-added activities, technology has transformed the accounting industry—for the better. Accounting firm technology trends. Today, automation is the name of the game. So how does automation work at an accounting firm?

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CPA Practice

JUNE 6, 2023

Read industry news found in publications like the Journal of Accountancy , CPA Practice Advisor , Accounting Today , state CPA society magazines, etc. How would you advise accounting firms on how they can better attract, retain, and advance more women? What do you like to do when you have time away from work?

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ThomsonReuters

AUGUST 3, 2023

As a result of the explosion of new tools and software available, accounting firms have a significant opportunity to improve their reputational status through enhanced advisory service offerings. Accounting firms who are equipped with these tools and information will be in a position to help their clients respond to these changes.

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CPA Practice

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Accordingly, spend & expense management is an area with significant growth potential for accounting firms — particularly those looking to jumpstart their CAS practice. Despite the need for expanded expense management solutions, less than half (41%) of SMBs said they already outsource expense management to their accounting firms.

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Going Concern

MAY 18, 2023

Is it reallyyyyy a question about why those young whipper-snappers aren’t flocking to join accounting firms anymore, especially those renowned for their abuse? Ben Benjamin Wann, CMA, CSCA, MBA, PMP, CPA Follow me through My blog The post I Love Accounting.

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Going Concern

JUNE 17, 2022

eFinancialCareers reports that despite accounting firms everywhere struggling to recruit and retain any talent not just the best and brightest PwC is being picky about who it brings in: There’s been no shortage of applications for PWC’s student jobs this year. Top grades are nice but not a prerequisite per Baxter.

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ThomsonReuters

OCTOBER 1, 2022

For today’s tax and accounting professionals, the name of the game is doing more with less. To find your accounting firm’s unique path to success, it’s important to understand your accounting journey: where you are and where you want to go. What path is right for you on your accounting journey?

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 18, 2024

I attended two sessions on Blockchain utilization, and innovative adoption is coming from unlikely places: gaming, loyalty programs, and security, where the blockchain is hidden in the background so users don’t even know they are using a blockchain.

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CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

As part of today’s launch, Black Ore also announced its flagship product, Tax Autopilot , which combines its proprietary AI technology with federal and state tax codes and regulations to simplify the tax preparation and review process for Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) and accounting firms.

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 17, 2024

I attended two sessions on Blockchain utilization, and innovative adoption is coming from unlikely places: gaming, loyalty programs, and security, where the blockchain is hidden in the background so users don’t even know they are using a blockchain.

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 26, 2023

Top 15 accounting firm Moss Adams promoted 36 individuals to partner earlier this month. Our newest group of admitted partners exemplifies our focus on providing holistic services that help our clients succeed,” said Moss Adams CEO and Chairman Eric Miles. I’m proud to have this group join our partnership.”

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CPA Practice

AUGUST 9, 2023

“In the midst of an unprecedented talent shortage gripping our profession, private companies are struggling to find a trusted auditor and often turn to their tax or non-attest accounting firm for guidance,” says Brian Yujuico, vice president and senior chief auditor of AuditClub.

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CPA Practice

APRIL 27, 2023

Prior to joining Schneider Downs, he served as the Managing Director of International Tax for a large regional accounting firm with a national presence. Mr. Legg is a certified public accountant (CPA) who received his Bachelor of Science, Accounting, from St. Vincent College. Moss holds a B.A.

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CPA Practice

JUNE 6, 2023

How would you advise accounting firms on how they can better attract, retain, and advance more women? Firms have made progress in this area with the percentage of women in leadership positions in firms continuing to rise, but there is more to be done. I use my phone and my iPad to play games.

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