Practice management

The last several years have seen a “merger frenzy,” with small and midsize CPA firms (with annual revenues between $10 million and $24 million) getting acquired by larger CPA firms that have a strong brand and a track record of average to above average equity partner profitability.

The California accounting firm's co-leadership model was put to the test in 2020.

Rosen, Sapperstein & Friedlander's contribution will go toward expanding programs at the university's College of Business and Economics.

CPA firms have lost sight of their central mission: building client value.

Withum’s annual State of the Firm (SOTF) event, attended by over 1,000 Withum team members, was held at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center last Monday.

Setting a growth goal is about much more than picking a percentage -- firms need to dive deeper to understand what it will really take to hit that goal, says Bob Lewis of The Visionary Group -- and they need to make sure they have people who can bring in the new business they need.

Baker Newman Noyes and Aronson cut ribbons on new offices; Sweeney Conrad celebrates 40 years; and more CPA news.

Marketing directors and partners at accounting firms share the same goal: advancing the firm’s brand and helping it achieve specific growth and profitability targets.

Aprio promotes a dozen to partner and director; Mathieson, Moyski, Austin & Co. hires first firm administrator; and more personnel news.

A group of international accounting organizations is calling for improved reporting and action on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals to hit the ambitious goals set for 2030.

Top 100 Firm Boyer & Ritter also donated more than 3,100 cans of food as part of its holiday party.

A group of six travel and expense management software vendors — Abacus, Captio, Certify, Chrome River, Nexonia and Tallie — have come together under a single company, Emburse, in an effort to challenge SAP Concur.

Customer relationship management is an essential part of an accounting firm’s business, but it often gets overlooked in favor of the good accounting work the firm does for their client.

With a little bit of data analysis, accountants can help small businesses develop more profitable approaches.

I always prepare for client meetings. Sometimes I overprepare because I don’t want to be unprepared and also because I want to control the pace, direction and timing of the meeting.

Accountants should be ‘ladies and gentlemen serving ladies and gentlemen.’

BKD and MBAF each relocate NYC offices; AAM celebrates 30 years with new logo and Facebook Live event; and more CPA news.

Katz, Sapper & Miller appoints first CIO; Reynolds, Bone & Griesbeck announces next MP; and more personnel news.

Illinois firm Scheffel Boyle also donated 34 care packages to active U.S. service members.

For years, accounting firms have relied on firm partners to use their personal and professional connections, charisma, and contacts to “make it rain” — to bring in new business and revenue that would enable the firm to grow and succeed.