Practice management

My two columns in January on having a firm specialty of being a generalist have generated considerable comments and emails to me.

The Big Four firm has partnered with a group of other organizations on an initiative to bring more varied representation to the leadership of public companies.

The firm's golf tournament has now donated over $7 million since 2010.

Prager Metis adds “dress for your day” and summer hour initiatives; AMS takes on the CLA name; and more news from across the country.

A roundup of recent hires, promotions, and other personnel news from firms across the country, including a new IFRS chair and trustees, and a former Geffen Mesher tax manager returns as shareholder.

Many employee performance evaluation processes or systems are met with some level of disdain by employees.

The firm has expanded its business management services for the California entertainment industry with its latest deal.

The company announced that they will provide TaxWise® Online 2016 to volunteer preparers at bases around the globe.

Under the deal, the firms’ Los Angeles operations will be joined and the combined practice will look to expand its entertainment-industry business management services.

There is no question there are different kinds of complexity for returns.

There have never been more ways to promote your firm – but that range of options can end up being a little overwhelming. BeachFleischman marketing director Eric Majchrzak, a pioneer in the field, offers valuable guidance in this podcast, with a particular focus on the role of social media.

Without an effective MP, a firm runs the risk of not reaching the next level of success.

Big 4 firms, Intuit are among the employers recognized on the list of top charitable businesses.

Berdon celebrates 100 years with NY history radio campaign; BKD, Anders CPA and EisnerAmper pick up awards; and more news from across the country.

A roundup of recent hires, promotions, and other personnel news from firms across the country, including new marketing directors at CBIZ MHM and UHY, and a newly elected chair and members on the CliftonLarsonAllen board.

The Internal Revenue Service is making progress on its efforts to combat stolen identity refund fraud, but the accuracy of its measurements of the identity theft problem needs to be better, according to a new government report.

Global warming isn’t just a concern of environmentalists. Nearly two-thirds of management accountants think global warming is having an impact on the environment, according to a new survey, and a quarter of them are seeing a negative impact on the bottom line.

According to Doug Sleeter, taking steps to ramp up your tech know-how is good for your firm’s current business and for the value of your firm in the future.

Two merger deals occurred in California and Illinois.

Tax season is a busy time and there is a temptation to take a shortcut on procedures, skip some extra training or sidestep an extra effort to be in touch with a client. Succumbing to these and other temptations is a shortsighted mistake that should be avoided.