Practice management

The massive changes brought about by the coronavirus pandemic make this a great time for accounting firms to revisit their core mission statement, according to Carrie Steffen of The Whetstone Group.

Accounting firms should apply these valuable tools to thrive through the pandemic.

Despite the many, many downsides of COVID-19, one of the biggest silver linings has been that it forced CPAs and accountants into being true advisors to their clients.

VSCPA forms Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Advisory Council; Mauldin & Jenkins launched new tax prep service; and more CPA news.

Most companies don’t expect to reduce their office space in the coming year.

Regulators are making it harder for small-time shareholders to put forth proposals aimed at cracking down on excessive pay, climate change and other corporate governance concerns.

The Big Four accounting firms have developed a set of metrics for companies to use for environmental, social and governance reporting internationally.

There are two key areas that CPA firms should closely watch to manage audit fees in 2020.

COVID-19 doesn’t seem to be having an impact on such disclosures, according to a report from Ernst & Young.

Prepare an engagement proposal that lists exactly what you will be doing and the total price for the project.

The Sustainability Accounting Standards Board is moving beyond environmental issues and further into the areas of social and governance reporting.

Prager Metis launches Latin entertainment group; KPM CPAs hires six; and more CPA news.

Money managers and pension funds want companies to publish their 2020 annual reports in line with guidance from the International Accounting Standards Board.

A group of Senate Democrats introduced legislation to offer tax relief to individuals, businesses and states affected by catastrophic wildfires and other presidentially declared disasters.

You didn’t like that old job much anyway.

Delivering advisory services to help small businesses through the pandemic is a win for everyone.

The Institute of Management Accountants has launched a new promotional campaign to highlight the role of Certified Management Accountants in real-world situations.

Mastermind Analytics identifies spending risks, provides benchmarks on demand, and gives finance teams more visibility into behavior patterns.

How can we adapt techniques that educators and educational institutions use in preparing for online classes to our fall work lineup?

The coronavirus pandemic changed the game for everyone, but we’d be missing the beat if we didn’t take a minute and look at the opportunity for growth.