Practice management

Two-thirds of firms say they don't need outside capital, and of the third that do, the most common reason they're looking might surprise you.

While CFOs focus on external growth threats, a more insidious drain often operates undetected within their own finance departments.

Since not all markets are equal in potential at any given time, you'll want to deploy your limited resources where conditions are best.

Accounting firm leaders should stop waiting for struggling people, processes and clients to change on their own.

Swindoll, Janzen, Hawk & Loyd is merging in another Kansas firm; RRBB added the team from Gail Rosen CPA; and Ketel Thorstenson expanded in Wyoming.

A group of firm partners were asked what qualities they look for most in new hires. Their answers provoked some pushback from accounting students.

The Platform Accounting Group added Wayne Long & Co. and Seghetti Waxler, based in Bakersfield and Santa Cruz, California, respectively.

Artificial intelligence is reshaping professions and industries at an unprecedented pace, creating challenges and opportunities for firms and their clients.

Despite certain pronouncements otherwise, rumors of email's demise have been gravely exaggerated, as recent data shows it's not only still around, it's ubiquitous.

Accounting Today is looking for firms that belong in its prestigious annual rankings of the biggest practices in the field.

What's behind the power of integrating taxes, investments and strategy for business owner clients?

Accountants at firms that have taken private equity backing are divided on the results, a new study shows.

Top 50 Firm Ascend announced the acquisition of Sweeney Conrad in Kirkland, Washington, expanding its presence in the region.

Plus, Anders names a new partner class; Blue names new industry and service line leaders; and more firm and personnel news.

Plus, AvidXChange touts "Accounts Payable as a Service"; BillingPlatform announces features for insights, visualizations, API; and other accounting tech news.

The profession's most influential share how they would describe the typical accountant.

As part of this year's Top 100 Most Influential People survey, Accounting Today asked, "How would you describe the typical accountant?"

Sorren, based in Meridian, Idaho, has added Casey Neilon, an accounting consultancy in Nevada, to its national network.

Independent research firm Morningstar's latest study of the value of financial advice examines tax-efficient IRA asset location during the decumulation phase.

Zoho has bolstered its spend control and billing capacities with the release of two new products, in addition to new AI features.