Daniel Hood

Too often, firms forget that mergers can be emotional for clients, too, according to M&A expert Joel Sinkin.

A host of changes are presenting challenges to the accounting profession, but they are also engendering business opportunities for those accountants who are willing to seize them.

A federal judge has ordered the IRS to answer questions by Friday, June 12, on the status of certain e-mails from former employee Lois Lerner that the service had said were lost.

Recruiting and retaining qualified staff is the main concern for most accounting firms, according to a recent survey by the American Institute of CPAs.

Accounting Today is in the midst of collecting submissions for its 2015 ranking of the Top Firms by AUM.

The things you think set your firm apart, don't

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Top 20 accounting firm CohnReznick LLP has elected Frank Longobardi its next chief executive officer, effective October 1,

BDO grabbed the most new SEC audit clients among large firms in the first quarter of 2015, while RBSM led in overall gains.

Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting’s CCH Small Firm Services has launched a new product bundle that combines tax preparation software with a range of other tools.

A new survey has revealed that the economic outlook among small businesses is “somewhat positive,” the same as it was a year ago at this time.

The Financial Accounting Foundation has released its 2014 annual report, which focuses on its recently released strategic plan.

Software developer Sage has launched Sage Impact, a customizable online hub that brings together in one place many of the tools that accountants and bookkeepers need to manage their business.

Tax and accounting software vendor Intuit has launched a series of local events running up to its annual QuickBooks Connect conference in October.

With Small Business Week in full swing, intuit Inc. announced a number of initiatives aimed at supporting small businesses – and their accountants.

Tax prep, bookkeeping and payroll services company and franchiser ATAX recently announced plans to double its U.S. presence over the next 20 months.

CPAs and accountants need to focus their organizations on anticipating change, rather than merely responding to it, according to futurist and technology educator Dan Burrus.

The problem with open-door policies

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Last year saw a rise in accounting-driven federal class action lawsuits, according to a new report from Big Four firm PwC.