Practice management

It’s tough to run a successful accounting firm, and it’s getting more difficult with the war for talent and the commoditization of accounting firm services.

The Princeton, N.J. firm hosted the local preschool class of the Milhill Child & Family Development Center.

More than 50 percent of New Jersey CPAs are in favor of legalizing recreational marijuana in the Garden State, but 47 percent are opposed, according to a new poll by the New Jersey Society of CPAs.

“Tis the season for fee increases” is a song I hum every year in late December. This has always been a good time for me to review the year and fee structure with clients.

Sage EVP Jennifer Warawa says technology has turned everyone into explorers – but they all need help navigating the future.

FASB appoints five to nonprofit advisory committee; Chunowitz, Teitelbaum & Mandel changes name and logo; and more news from CPA offices across the country.

BlumShapiro elects five new partners; Cherry Bekaert appoints Nashville MP; and other recent hires, promotions and personnel news from firms across the country.

Price is a one-dimensional sales pitch. Your firm is either the lowest priced or you’re not.

Accountants and CPAs need to take the lead in getting ahead of the coming wave of change, says Kimberly Ellison-Taylor.

The Internal Revenue Service released revised guidance Thursday extending its relief for certain partnerships, real estate mortgage investment conduits, and other organizations that didn’t file the necessary returns by the new due date for tax years beginning in 2016.

The International Federation of Accountants is expressing alarm about recent proposals from a group of global financial regulators to separate its standard-setting boards for auditing and ethics.

KPMG International reported Thursday its worldwide revenue grew 5 percent in local currency terms to a record level of $26.4 billion the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2017.

Ernst & Young has been reaching out to recruit and hire more people with disabilities, including workers on the autism spectrum.

The Tennessee firm opted to donate time and money to local nonprofits in lieu of a traditional holiday party.

Mail or forward information to clients to let them know they are on your mind.

Accountants and tax pros share the most questionable ventures they were asked to advise clients on.

Baker Tilly establishes philanthropic holiday ‘wishes’ program; RoseRyan and Michael Silver rebrand; and more news from CPA offices across the country.

KPMG adds three principals; LBMC hires seven people in three offices; and other recent hires, promotions and personnel news from firms across the country.

Ernst & Young has appointed Kelly Grier as US chairman and managing partner-elect, as well as Americas Area managing partner-elect, succeeding Steve Howe, who has run EY’s U.S. firm since 2006.

Use this time of year to do some casual research.