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The Rise of Non-CPAs in CPA Firm Acquisitions

CPA Practice

The accounting profession is undergoing a significant transformation as more non-CPAs acquire CPA firms. While private equity firms buying large CPA practices may make headlines, a more impactful shift is happening beneath the surface. The Trend: Why Are Non-CPAs Buying CPA Firms?

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Understanding Employees’ Preferences: The Key to CPA Firms Attracting Top Talent in 2025

CPA Practice

However, in 2025, many CPA firms will be dealing with a challenge that is far from new: attracting skilled talent. Meanwhile, the talent shortage in public accounting is worsening as more baby boomers retire, and fewer young professionals enter the field and pursue the CPA designation.

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Understanding the Work Opportunity Tax Credit

RogerRossmeisl

With todays hiring challenges, business owners should be aware that the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is available to employers that hire workers from targeted groups who face significant barriers to employment. The post Understanding the Work Opportunity Tax Credit appeared first on Roger Rossmeisl, CPA.

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Transforming tax preparation: How SurePrep revolutionized this CPA firm

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Let’s take a look. The c hallenge: Time- c onsuming, m anual d ata e ntry Like many accounting firms, Madsen, O’Meara and Company was consumed with manual data entry and struggled to manage their workload during tax season given the high volume of work and limited staff.

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How CPA Firms Can Profit From Payroll Services Without the Extra Work

Most CPA firms know that they need to offer payroll services to their clients or risk losing them to another firm that will. It is often time-consuming and complex due to changing tax laws and regulations, and with the growing staffing shortages, most just don’t have the resources. It’ll be fun!”

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Should Tax Planners Work with Family Offices? Tax Benefits of Establishing a Family Office

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This type of specialized company has been gaining popularity—and many of them have been on the lookout for a tax planner to complete their financial advisory teams. A family office focuses on managing the wealth and the personal affairs of a family, typically through the services of a large CPA firm.

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Friday Footnotes: CPAs Disappearing From CPA Firms; Grant Thornton Tries to Win Grant Thornton | 7.11.25

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Top Remote Tax and Accounting Candidates of the Week | July 10, 2025 Firm Watch CohnReznick acquires Piascik Certified Public Accountants [ Consulting.us ] The deal will expand CohnReznick’s presence in the Mid-Atlantic region, adding a Richmond office to its eight locations across Metro DC, Baltimore, Charlotte, and South Florida.

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The CPA Firm Growth Strategy: From Compliance to Consulting

Speaker: Rita Keller - President of Keller Advisors, LLC

You've worked diligently and have built a glowing reputation grounded in your excellent skills in tax, accounting, and auditing. You're known as the “go-to” person when a client is faced with tax and financial decisions. You have a very successful firm -- but that’s not enough. For others, it will be a significant challenge.