Practice management

CFOs are uniquely qualified to play a more active and strategic role, beyond the tactical applications of the finance function.

BPM LLP merges in O&S CPAs and Business Advisors; and JLK Rosenberger adds Mark F. Wille's CPA practice.

Referrals remain a key way to find clients, particularly as more and more practitioners are retiring.

Most executives will be surprised by the answer.

A recent report found that, for the majority of companies, processing a single expense report costs at least $11, and sometimes much more.

The Fordham University Gabelli School of Business is collaborating with the Deloitte Foundation Accounting Scholars Program to diversify the accounting pipeline and support students of color.

UHY combined with Ross, Langan & McKendree; Sax added Schall & Ashenfarb; and Clayton & McKervey merged in Howe & Holscher.

Tax season is part of your practice, but not everything about it.

Amy Bridges of CPA.com dives into what it takes to build a successful client advisory services practice. 

If you devote just 30 minutes a day for 30 straight days toward a goal — no excuses — you'll be amazed by your progress.

Noble Consulting Services added 13 staff from the insurance regulatory practice of Eide Bailly.

Some clients simply won't align with your strategy, while others haven't been the easiest to deal with in a smaller role.

The Seattle-based strategic consulting firm advises clients in the technology sector.

Building an environment of purpose in your firm that your team and clients can rally around.

Citrin Cooperman merges in Chapman Bird & Tessler; Mauldin & Jenkins acquires MDG Professional Group; and VonLehman buys Sherck, Hussey, Johnson & McNaughton.

CliftonLarsonAllen acquires Gilmore Jasion Mahler; Withum merges in O'Connor & Drew; Marcum adds Melanson; and GBQ acquires VZN Group.

Modern businesses are looking for more holistic relationships with accountants who can offer increased support.

Client needs and services will be different than they are today.

RSM US chief economist Joe Brusuelas examines the prospects for recession, and what accountants should be paying attention to on behalf of their clients. 

CPA.com's third CAS Benchmarking Survey offers a behind-the-scenes look at what a top client accounting/advisory services practice looks like.