CPA Practice

AUGUST 9, 2023

“The NJCPA has a rich history of member service, cultivating community and helping to foster the next generation of accountants and CPAs,” said Aiysha (AJ) Johnson, MA, CEO and executive director of the NJCPA. She joined the NJCPA in June 2023 and previously served as the executive director of BKR International’s Americas Region.

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CPA Practice

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

State CPA Societies in Action is a series of articles spotlighting the varied educational, advocacy, networking and professional activities in state CPA societies across the U.S. Like other states, Iowa is not immune to the current CPA pipeline issues and finding CPA talent is a top concern for businesses across the state.

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CPA Practice

AUGUST 10, 2023

Kendra Decker will serve as the national managing partner of the firm’s Professional Practice, effective immediately. In this role, Decker will be responsible for leading the firm’s various professional practices, including Accounting Principles, Independence, SEC Regulatory Matters and the Professional Practice Director group.

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CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

13-15, more than 2,500 accountants learned about many new product and feature innovations that will help them serve their clients through the QuickBooks Online ecosystem. Our 2023 event doubled down on how AI-driven innovations can help accountants and the small businesses they serve gain insights to make more informed business decisions.

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MyIRSRelief

JUNE 23, 2023

In such a scenario, having a qualified tax professional on your side is invaluable. Department of Treasury to represent taxpayers before the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The Enrolled Agent: An Overview An Enrolled Agent is a tax practitioner who is federally authorized to represent taxpayers before the IRS.

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CPA Practice

DECEMBER 13, 2023

A new leadership structure at the IRS will include a single deputy commissioner, instead of two, and four new IRS chief executives who will oversee taxpayer service, tax compliance, IT, and operations. It’s critical we deliver for taxpayers and the nation as we work to make important improvements at the IRS.”

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CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The firm will operate as Dean Dorton and provide accounting, business advisory, and professional services to clients from offices in North Carolina, Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky. Established in 1946, VonLehman is a full-service CPA and business advisory firm with offices in Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana.

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CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The AICPA recently recognized the contributions of 11 finance professionals during the 2023 AICPA & CIMA Forensic and Valuation Services Conference held in Las Vegas in November. The awards spotlight significant contributions to the advancement of the fields of forensics accounting and business valuation.

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Going Concern

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

She of course steps into the highly polished shoes of Carmine Di Sibio who sadly only made it a single term. Janet currently serves as Regional Managing Partner, EY Americas Financial Services Organization (FSO). In this role she leads a diverse team of more than 14,000 professionals throughout the Americas.

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Withum

MARCH 27, 2024

In celebration of Women’s History Month, Withum’s Multiemployer Benefit Plans and Labor Unions Service Partner, Jessica Roster , had an insightful conversation with Madison Hull, the Director of Service and President at District Council 16 International Union of Painters & Allied Trades. Reno, Nevada What is your favorite quote? “Be

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CPA Practice

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

In a letter sent to leadership of the Senate Banking Committee and the House Financial Services Committee, the American Institute of CPAs expressed serious concerns with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Beneficial Ownership Information reporting requirement which went into effect on January 1, 2024.

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CPA Practice

MAY 15, 2023

The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) joined a coalition of organizations who have come together to make taxpayers and practitioners aware of the new Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirement. We are highly concerned that many business owners are unaware of this filing requirement.

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Going Concern

MAY 13, 2024

This time, Deloitte sent a team of dozens of young consultants who got to work triaging complaints from fed-up recipients of Measure 110 grants. The bulk of the work on the behavioral health contract, which was signed in June 2022, went to “business analysts” earning $280 per hour. EY Canada has named a new Chair and CEO.

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Going Concern

APRIL 26, 2024

One of the Big Four firms, KPMG, has become the first white-collar British business to employ former prisoners as part of the government’s new pilot programme. Its part of a campaign by the Government urging the UK’s biggest businesses to recruit prison leavers as part of in order to reduce reoffending as well as growing the economy.

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CPA Practice

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

With fewer professionals actively on the job hunt, hiring is likely to become that much harder. Most accounting and finance managers (87%) are already facing challenges finding skilled professionals for hire, according to Robert Half’s latest Demand for Skilled Talent report. The downside? Think about your website, for example.

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Going Concern

MARCH 1, 2024

Another example of the Big 4 evading transparency so we don’t have the full picture. This was even though the former PwC partner told the professional body he was “subject to an investigation” by the tax agents’ regulator. All of us are expected to be servicing clients or respectively managing teams. I still serve clients.

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CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The AICPA recently recognized the contributions of 11 finance professionals during the 2023 AICPA & CIMA Forensic and Valuation Services Conference held in Las Vegas in November. The awards spotlight significant contributions to the advancement of the fields of forensics accounting and business valuation.

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CPA Practice

MAY 30, 2023

Schuh, CPA, as the recipient of its 2023 Young Professionals Leadership Award. This award recognizes a certified public accountant (CPA), under age 35, who has demonstrated outstanding leadership skills in their career, in public or community service, and through involvement in professional organizations.

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Going Concern

MARCH 22, 2024

Deadlines ICYMI: The IRS Is Ready to Strike the Fear of God Into Anyone Who Took ERC Today, March 22, is the last day to participate in the Voluntary Disclosure Program. Yes, we realize saying “ERC claims” is like saying “ATM machine,” let it go. Louis, Missouri.

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CPA Practice

OCTOBER 2, 2023

However, the inability to find professionals who meet critical job requirements is likely to become more problematic for firms that want to expand their teams in the months ahead. Based on our research, a strong majority (67%) of employers across industries are looking to build up their teams to support business growth.

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 23, 2024

From left: Michael Sabol, Stephen Giamalis, and James Mahoney With this merger, MahoneySabol is broadening its client base and added nine experienced professionals from Giamalis to its team. Founded in 1990, MahoneySabol’s 60-plus accounting professionals and administrative support staff serve clients throughout the region.

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CPA Practice

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

6 that it’s combining with Cole Gavlas, a Portage, MI-based firm that provides a wide range of accounting services to their clients, including tax, business advisory, financial management, and other advisory offerings. Combining our two very talented teams will create new opportunities to serve the Portage/Kalamazoo area.

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 3, 2024

The merger with WTD adds 18 professionals to the ATA team, including partners Lee Hood and Jeff Hunter, as well as principal Steve Davis. We believe that expanding our presence in the Memphis area through the addition of WTD is in line with that focus. John Whybrew “As a firm our primary focus remains on our clients and our people.

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DMCL

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

We are thrilled to announce that our Partner Amy Duncan has won a CPABC Early Achievement award , for members who distinguish themselves early in their CPA career! Her expertise covers advisory, assurance, and taxation services, serving a wide range of clients. Congratulations on this well-deserved honor, Amy!

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CPA Practice

APRIL 15, 2024

Sangeeta Chhabra CPAs and finance professionals today understand the importance of transparency and collaboration; however, lack of uniformity acts as an obstacle to seamless coherence in data management processes. It’s exciting to consider the possibilities that AI holds and how it will continue to revolutionize how we live and work.

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DuctTapeMarketing

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

What fractional CMOs can do for small businesses written by Editor read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Want to grow your business and position your brand for success? But with an average annual salary of over $330,000 many small to mid-sized businesses can’t easily afford a CMO. That’s what I want to discuss today.

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CPA Practice

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Vendors streamlined tasks like bookkeeping which unblocked time for higher-value opportunities, namely client accounting services (CAS). CAS created significant value for staff and clients of accounting departments, evidenced by reports of double-digit annual growth and clients’ willingness to pay up to 20% more for these services.

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Going Concern

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Image via CliftonLarsonAllen CLA has merged with New Jersey’s SobelCo (a firm we’ve heard only good things about) and produced the obligatory press release about the union. Shout out to Allan Koltin, the prenuptial counselor of accounting firm marriages, who helped with the deal.

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CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The program allows UMCS students to kickstart their careers by developing their accounting, finance, and business skills and earning prestigious professional qualifications alongside their university studies. Both programs aim to increase the number of experienced CPAs in academia who can inspire students in the classroom.

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CPA Practice

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

We chose CLA because of our shared client promise and core values,” said Alan Sobel, managing member, SobelCo. “In CLA is a firm that is built to last, bringing innovative strategies to client service and a culture that focuses on the wellness of our colleagues, who are treated as family members.”

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CPA Practice

JULY 27, 2023

Five alumni of Auburn University who teamed together to create the software development company SmartWiz have been awarded $150,000 in developmental funds by Google to advance and distribute their tax accounting software. By Neal Reid. SmartWiz is one of 46 U.S.

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 18, 2023

Founded in 1903, the Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS) is one of the largest state CPA societies in the nation, with the core mission of “enhancing the value of the CPA profession” through meaningful and convenient education, timely and relevant information, influential advocacy, and countless opportunities to make powerful professional connections.

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 17, 2024

The business consultancy firm Andersen has announced a new San Diego office as the firm expands its presence in Southern California. The move comes after the professionals from Reibman , a leading San Diego-based tax compliance and planning firm, joined Andersen. expansion in Orange County (Calif.),

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Going Concern

MAY 1, 2024

In seeking someone qualified to replace him, NASBA was looking for “a visionary, one who possesses strong financial and business acumen, executive decision-making abilities, dynamic public speaking skills, and has knowledge of the profession and the importance of accounting regulation.” Saunders, CPA. Boards of Accountancy.”

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CPA Practice

APRIL 16, 2024

But that doesn’t mean she’s willing to work into the wee hours during busy season. “My My generation is more focused on maintaining that work-life balance,” said Kowal, who works at accounting firm EisnerAmper in Philadelphia. “A Ha Pham, who graduated from college in 2019, knows what those hours can be like.

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Going Concern

APRIL 26, 2023

Blockworks’ job hunter says the other Big 4 — you know who they are — show zero. At Deloitte, we provide services using an approach designed to provide the flexibility to serve the unique circumstances and complexities of our clients. But we did find out they’re expanding the blockchain practice!

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Going Concern

MAY 22, 2023

Earlier this afternoon we received a tip: Grant Thornton to perform layoffs across the firm. Over the next several days, we will reduce the number of roles in certain areas of the business. We will also re-allocate budget and capacity from parts of the business where growth has slowed to areas where growth is accelerating.

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