Succession planning

The longtime leader of the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy plans to retire at the end of July.

Jean Stephens, who has led the group for 17 years, plans to step down in May 2024 and become a senior advisor to the network.

Many things can go wrong in buying an accounting practice, and sellers need to protect themselves.

Bob Lewis of the Visionary Group examines the opportunities private equity firms are creating in accounting, what it will mean for your firm, and how it will play out in the future.

New best practices to help practitioners prepare for the inevitable are just some of the new developments going on at the service, according to NCCPAP.

Buy-sell agreements provide some calm during an upsetting period.

If partners do not have a buy-sell agreement and one of them dies or is suddenly disabled, there will be problems between the survivors and the family of the affected partner.

In every case, you'll be asked to do the impossible: predicting the future.

Creating clear, flexible pathways for advancement empowers accountants to envision their growth beyond the traditional structure.

Why accountants should prioritize nonfinancials in business valuations

The future ROI of a company matters much more than the past.

Gene Marks recommends five internal metrics for clients to consider when they're looking to purchase a company.

ChatGPT in your firm; how much to charge; how we're wired; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

The International Federation of Accountants is looking for an outstanding individual to become its next leader.

Aiysha Johnson will take the helm at the state society at the end of June, succeeding Ralph Thomas.

Longtime president Amy Pitter will retire Dec. 31 and be succeeded by deputy CEO Zach Donah.

The decisions you might be facing may not be unique to accounting, but they are real challenges for your firm to overcome.

Asking potential buyers to sign a non-disclosure agreement can be tricky.

What Vincent Van Gogh and Carl Sagan can tell us about advising business owners.

Chairman and CEO Alan Whitman stepped down abruptly from leading the Chicago-based firm after working there and a predecessor firm for 20 years and nearly seven years as CEO.