Practice management

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.

The U.S. arm of the professional services firm that succeeded the shuttered accounting giant Arthur Andersen rallied 47% in its trading debut.

Wolters Kluwer announced plans to launch a new platform specifically for accounting firms transitioning from compliance-based work to an advisory-first model.

The national accounting consulting firm founded by Jennifer Wilson and James Metzler celebrated its 25th anniversary.

AI should enhance human potential, not replace it. For finance teams, this means a new era of confident decision-making, deeper insights and strategic leadership.

AI has made many people more efficient, productive and effective. While this includes professionals like accountants, it also includes scammers, fraudsters and cyber-criminals.

At the IPO price, Andersen would have a market value of around $1.7 billion based on the outstanding shares listed in its filings.

The Institute of Internal Auditors has released its latest "topical requirement," this time on organizational behavior as part of a company's culture.

The Top 50 Firm based in Troy, Michigan, has completed its fourth acquisition in Houston this year and its 10th across the country.

The accounting profession is seriously divided over the value of private equity, and its potential impact on the profession.

PrimeGlobal member firms' total revenue increased 19% year-over-year to $6.4 billion.