The predictable next phase of the subprime story. The “Blame the Auditors” phase of the credit meltdown starts with a New York Times piece criticizing KPMG’s engagement at New Century Financial, which went bankrupt last April.
Is Sarbanes-driven growth over at Big Four firms? “There are projections for layoffs at several Big Four firms based on the amount of work they’re getting,” said Michael Platt, of Platt Consulting Group. “The East and West coasts would both … Continued
Why the end of busy season spells a new round of dealmaking. by Rick Telberg At Large At one time, you could count on busy season to provide respite from mergers, acquisitions and talent snatches among CPA firms. But not … Continued
Allegation: “failed to satisfy the most basic standards of the accounting and auditing profession”
Who says small firms can’t compete for talent with the Big Four? Dauby O’Connor & Zeleski LLC in Indianapolis is doing some great guerrilla marketing.
If you’re looking for high-net-worth clients, you should be looking at places like Facebook and LinkedIn online, according to this eMarketer report. The number has surged to 60% this year from 27% last year. “While some in the luxury industry … Continued
Eight in 10 report employee-centric HR policies. by Rick Telberg On Careers Listen to the podcast, recorded by Bill Sheridan at CPA Success. Finance and accounting employers are among the most progressive in American business with all but a few … Continued
Deloitte leads; Ernst nudges past PwC The nation’s top 100 tax and accounting firms grew topline revenues another 11% in 2007, marking the third consecutive year of double-digit gains, according to the latest issue of Accounting Today. The surge was … Continued