RSM McGladrey Sells BPO Unit

McGladrey has sold its captive accounting unit for $50 million to an India BPO.

McGladrey’s some $18 million in billings and its 600 or so staffers, including 200 in the U.S., are joining buyer Quattro BPO Solutions, bringing Quattro’s headcount to about 2,000, according to the Economic Times in New Delhi. READ MORE →

Turn Up the Volume

For the Rock Star Accountant


Just in time for Tax Day: Syd Barrett’s accountant, Alan Kaufman, offers his services to all “unintelligible rock stars.” When they aren’t being chased by groupies, these music icons are getting chased by the IRS. Featuring Jimi Hendrix, Neil Young, Cher, Bono, and more. Directed by Dan Meth.

Lowering the Bar (Literally) on Advertising

marcus.jpgDirty Tricks Advertising Seeps Into The Legal Profession.

By Bruce Marcus

There was an ad in today’s Wall Street Journal that really disturbed me. So much so that, despite the fact that I’m in the middle of doing a comprehensive study of professional services advertising, I have to write about this now, because I think the premise of the ad is so egregious. Continued at The Marcus Perspective…