Crain’s NY ranks best CPA firms to work for. Citrin Cooperman & Co. was also ranked first among accounting firms in the mid-sized category, which included companies with between 150 and 499 employees. Winners were chosen based on the results … Continued
Among Americans, 38% rate accountant ethics as above average or high to very high. Nurses have no peer in the Gallup rankings today. But they are followed by pharmacists, high-school teachers, and medical doctors, all with close to two-thirds of … Continued
Why you can’t afford that difficult client — and what to do about it.
by Rick Telberg
At Large
Invoices that are paid late or not at all, phone calls on Christmas day to calculate year-end numbers, unrealistic demands and even fraud… Most every accountant has their own story of clients who are more than just difficult.
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Let’s face it. We love our clients. That’s why most accountants are in the business. But some clients are just, honestly, nightmares. Accountants have a name for them. They are the clients from hell.
Right-leaning politicians and pundits have taken aim at “fair value” accounting. Who knew that that transparent financial reporting was a leftist conspiracy until now? R. Emmet Tyrrel in The American Specator is only the latest to urges: Suspend the accounting … Continued
What are YOUR top tech issues? The AICPA has released a survey, asking members to prioritize into its annual list of “Top Ten Techs” the technology issues that will have the most impact in 2009. How many of these are … Continued
CPAs flock to at-home offices to battle downturn. Is it the right move for you? by Rick Telberg/On Careers If past recessions are any guide, the number of CPAs launching solo or side practices should surge in the next few … Continued
Some astute firms are seizing once-in-a-lifetime growth opportunities. Tell me: What should CPAs do? by Rick Telberg The credit markets are frozen. The stock market is crashing. America’s auto makers face insolvency. Job losses are mounting. Consumers are catatonic Some … Continued
Some new polling data indicates that 93% percent of accountants surveyed have at least “a few” clients they would like to fire. How many of your clients would you like to fire? Most of them: 1% Some of them:13% A … Continued