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Spotlighting Women in Advisory Practice: “Create a culture where everyone is happy,” says Alicia Shaul, CPA firm entrepreneur

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Clients were now offered bundled service packages which included quarterly or monthly financial statements and applicable payroll services. All the while, staff continues working alongside Shaul as she mentors them during the process — she says that this is their best pathway to becoming a partner in the firm.

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CPA Firm Managing Partner Weighs in on How to Rebuild the Talent Pipeline

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Pretty much overwhelmingly they said it was because you have to have an accounting degree and a CPA, which isn’t true. You don’t have to be a CPA. Firms are looking at non-traditional hires and non-CPAs. But they also overwhelming said it’s boring, it’s stuffy, you do taxes or audit. It’s not glamorous.

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How CPA firms can turn past challenges into future opportunites

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As CPA firms navigate the ever-evolving digital economy, they are faced with various challenges that threaten their profitability and longevity. From leveraging automation and artificial intelligence to recruiting and retaining top talent, CPA firms must find innovative solutions in order to stay competitive.

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JHM Merges in CPA Firm Harting, Bishop & Arrendale

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JHM is also a member of the large firm alliance CPAmerica, which provides further resources and expertise for its clients. HBA’s 40 years of expertise in Cleveland ranges from audits, financial statements, income taxes, estate planning, and financial planning and advisory services.

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Starting your own CPA firm: Tips from 2 success stories

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Now that tax season is in full swing for many practitioners, you may find yourself questioning if this is the right time to break off and explore starting your own CPA firm. Starting your own CPA Firm: Don’t be afraid of a niche. From there, Linda purchased an unique book of business to launch her own firm. “I

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5 Cyber Tips for CPAs for Tax Season and After

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This type of malware poses a severe risk to CPA firms, often starting as a dripping leak but becoming a gushing waterfall, as it can enable unauthorized access to sensitive client data, including tax returns, financial statements, and personal information.

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Early Revenue Recognition: Not Just Bad Accounting, But Fraud

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Although financial statement fraud is the least common form of occupational theft (9% of incidents), it costs organizations the most in financial losses, according to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. Businesses defrauded by financial statement schemes had median losses of $593,000.