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Friday Footnotes: CPA Says Stop ERC Fearmongering; Deloitte Cussed Out For ‘Grueling Culture’; Worst Books Ever | 2.23.24

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Sadly, I had to argue with them over their own language in black and white on how… — Eric Pierre, CPA (@yourfavecpa) February 22, 2024 Deloitte’s Adam Powick wrestles with the complaints of former staff and directors about the pressure to perform in a gruelling corporate culture. in last 12 months.

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Friday Footnotes: Work-Life Balance, Does It Work?; Big 4 Firms Slash Job Postings; She Doesn’t Even Go Here! | 2.16.24

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This is according to the Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS), which surveyed 449 employers and 433 accounting and finance employees last summer and released its results last month. In the past few decades, public accounting firms have implemented work-life balance practices as part of their attempts to curb excessive turnover.

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Friday Footnotes: Working Late; The Year of the ESOP?; It’s Not Layoffs, It’s “Repositioning” | 1.5.24

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CPA Tom Janney Announces Retirement [ WJLE ] Local stories like these are so cute. Longtime local CPA Tom Janney has announced his retirement from the tax and accounting side of Janney & Associates, CPAs, PC, a business he started in 1992 but sold to another firm fourteen months ago. Happy trails, Tom!

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

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However, the professional services firm refused, after claiming the report contained privileged and confidential information. These thieves attempt to steal client data and tax preparers’ identities, creating the potential for them to file fraudulent tax returns for refunds. Law & Order BDO, Workers Strike $2.25

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Tax Season 2023 Is Officially Open! Maybe. Okay, Not So Fast.

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To say nothing of the fact that the next government shutdown deadline is scheduled for one week before business tax returns are due. Ths allows me to continue to provide free accounting resources to small businesses who do not have the funds available to hire a CPA. And we were freaking out about that delay.

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Friday Footnotes: Looking Elsewhere For Talent; MPs Talk Private Equity Concerns; The Burnout Queen | 8.25.23

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Firm Watch Baker Tilly Names Adam Grinde Illinois Managing Partner [ Business Wire ] Grinde succeeds Thomas Walker who transitioned to a regional leadership role as managing partner – Central U.S. ” Grinde will provide leadership, management and strategic direction to grow the firm’s Illinois market.

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The Accounting Technology Lab Podcast: Jan. 2024 – Recap of Thomson Reuters Synergy Conference

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Randy Johnston and Brian Tankersley, CPA, discuss technologies presented at the the 2023 Thomson Reuters Synergy user conference. Intro: Welcome to the technology lab presented by CPA Practice Advisor with your hosts, Randy Johnston and Brian Tankersley. Use the podcast player below to listen. SPEAKERS Randy Johnston, Brian F.