What tools and applications will you implement? By David Bergstein, CPA.CITP Director, Strategic Relationships, CCH, Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting Via The Intelligent Solutions Blog at Wolters Kluwer It is the end of the year and every thought leader is … Continued
The 50 Most-Popular Posts Reveal Hot-Button Issues. Nothing in 2010 ranked as important to accounting firms as client service, satisfaction and retention. No wonder, of course: After the financial crash made economic casualties of otherwise healthy, long-time customers, firms could … Continued
To flourish in this increasingly difficult climate, CEOs are looking for creativity in their executive teams and advisors. In fact, the authors of a vast new IBM survey of 1,500 CEOs across the globe say top executives now believe creativity … Continued
A survey of the world’s top CEOs provides clues to the bottom-line needs and expectations of companies and clients. by Rick Telberg Finance and accounting professionals may be unprepared for a world of increasing complication in 2011 unless they can … Continued
In September, only 17% of accountants predicted a tougher season than last year’s. By December, the number had risen to 28%. Q: For you personally, how do you expect Busy Season 2011 to compare to the 2010 season? Accountants looking … Continued
But no recovery until 2012. via AICPA After a dramatic drop last quarter, CPA executives regained modest optimism in the past three months about prospects for the U.S. economy but believe the recovery will be slow and they are cautious … Continued
Zero employment growth: “one of the best performances in years.” via NFIB The National Federation of Independent Business Index of Small Business Optimism gained 2.7 points in October rising to 91.7, not a huge move, but at least a decent … Continued
How to plan for the age of “persistent uncertainty.” by Rick Telberg In a world of “persistent uncertainty,” the ability to remain nimble, to detect oncoming events, to learn quickly from experience and to respond with agility may mean the … Continued