The forecast: challenging, but cheerful.
After a year-long project gathering comments from 75,000 of some 350,000 members, the AICPA has released a long-awaited study on the future of the profession.
The report, CPA Horizons 2025, identifies “global and local trends and the steps CPAs can take to plan for the challenges and leverage the opportunities the future will hold,” according to the AICPA.
One reason why firms can’t ignore wealthcare.
No, not if it can outgrow rudimentary compliance services and seize new opportunities in personal financial planning, says Tony Batman, chairman and CEO of 1st Global, which provides investment management capabilities to CPA firms.
The good news: fewer layoffs. According to a survey of U.S. accounting firms released by Sageworks, there is reason for optimism in 2011. About 66% of accountants surveyed by Sageworks say they expect business headcounts to remain unchanged in 2011, … Continued
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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