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

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And it popped up at a session during the first day of the 2023 Unique CPA Conference, “Bridging the Gap,” in the Chicago suburb of Rosemont, IL, on Tuesday. 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. It’s not glamorous.

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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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She decided to skip law school and instead took a job as a bookkeeper, finding her chosen profession and going back to school to earn her CPA. That insight stuck with her, Shaul recalls, adding that it planted the seeds of her own path to success and owning her own firm. This strengthened her desire  to have her own firm.

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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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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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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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More Than a Tech Upgrade: How AI Investments Can Sharpen a CPA Firm’s Competitive Edge

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When you incorporate predictive analytics, generative AI and other advanced technologies into everyday workflows at your CPA firm, you are taking on much more than a technology upgrade. They can then act on that information, alerting clients to potential financial discrepancies before they can evolve into larger issues.

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5 Cyber Tips for CPAs for Tax Season and After

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What tactics are ‘hot’ this season Phishing continues to be one of the main vectors for tax-related scams this year with malicious actors impersonating legitimate entities to trick CPA professionals into divulging sensitive information or downloading malicious software. The key to securing and maintaining clients will always be trust.

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