Practice management

The quality of corporate governance was graded at C+ at best by a group of chief audit executives, according to a new report from the Institute of Internal Auditors and the Neel Corporate Governance Center at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville.

The age of online purchasing is creating a new sense of urgency driven by prospects and clients. Timing is the differentiator, and accounting firms that can demonstrate knowledge and answer clients faster could rise to the top.

Environmental, social, and governance investing is gaining popularity not only for its “feel-good” factor but also for its potential to spot financial risks that often cannot be identified in a company’s quarterly results.

Exxon Mobil Corp. won a closely watched securities-fraud trial that delved into its internal accounting for the financial risks of climate change, a striking rejection of New York state’s claim that the company misled investors for years.

The notice delays a requirement for reporting partners’ share of partnership capital.

Frequently we are asked to prepare a formal proposal. This is usually done when the client or prospect is considering multiple firms and the decision will either be made by a board of directors or when the person making the decision feels the need to tangibly back up their decision.

Everyone has them, but there are plenty of ways to deal with those painful clients, according to John Napolitano.

H&R Block launches Make Every Block Better campaign; Blumshapiro volunteers pack food for Thanksgiving Food Basket Campaign; and more CPA news.

BDO USA appoints first female board chair; the SEC names two Deputy Chief Accountants; and more personnel news.

Dixon Hughes Goodman gives $48K to the Alzheimer's Association; Mazars USA announces its 2020 Giving Theme; and other charitable initiatives from firms across the country.

A handy checklist for figuring out which prospects will benefit most from client accounting services.

These seven questions can determine where you stand in the grim landscape of CPA firm succession planning.

Now, more than ever, CPAs must redefine who and what they are to their clients and companies or risk their relevance in a tech-heavy business world.

Accounting groups are reacting to the latest reports about the accelerated pace of climate change as global warming reaches record levels.

Regional Leader Gerson Preston is finding success beyond its Florida roots.

Withum’s managing partner and CEO sends a weekly Monday morning email and at least one new client email a week to everyone in our firm.

Highlights of the findings from Accounting Today's annual survey of accounting firms' plans for the next 12 months.

Accounting firm leaders share what they're expecting in the next 12 months.