Practice management

The Top 25 Firm is the latest accounting firm to receive a private equity investment, in this case from funds advised by Apax Partners.

A "massively transformative purpose" offers a shared vision — it's a north star to align every firm member toward a shared goal that transcends traditional success metrics.

The Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs released a report analyzing how firms can attract and retain talent amid the accountant shortage.

How can you stay focused on your most important business problems without being distracted by the shiny objects?

Account Sense is fighting burnout with a different approach to scheduling during busy season and beyond.

CBIZ and Mayer Hoffman McCann had been operating under an alternative practice structure long before many other firms began adopting one after a PE investment.

The pricing of accounting services is a big concern and it should be.

Dora Liu will become Deloitte China's new chief executive on June 1 for a four-year term.

Maureen Churgovich Dillmore will oversee the expansion of Ascend's growth platform for regional accounting firms into new U.S. markets, effective Feb. 17.

Plus, Lili announces international payment solution; Foxit debuts new versions of desktop, PDF conversion products; and other accounting tech updates.

Our profession has withstood many sea changes and survived them … and then some.

Brown Plus appoints first information technology director; IFRS Foundation announces new Advisory Council chair; and more news from across the profession.

Andersen Consulting has returned as a consulting practice affiliated with the global network that was rebuilt after the collapse of the former Arthur Andersen.

AI enthusiasm continues to build at accounting firms, but there's a gap between how excited leaders are about AI and how staff and individual contributors feel.

The pace of natural disasters seems to be accelerating, prompting taxpayers and preparers to search for ways to deduct catastrophic losses.

The Top 25 Firm has acquired a Regional Leader, its first acquisition since Citrin's private equity backer changed from New Mountain Capital to Blackstone.

The rise of generative AI has led to AI-guided cheating, and accounting educators are seeing it in their own classrooms.

Financial leaders are looking forward to the new opportunities that 2025 will bring, while keeping an eye on potential risks that may carry over from 2024.

American Accounting Association inducts Hall of Famers; Armanino launches professional services group; and more news from across the profession.

Plus, KPMG announces KPMG Velocity business transformation suite; Sovos achieves full SAP certification on suite; and other accounting tech news and updates.