There’s an app for that. Both CCH and Thomson Reuters headlined their user conferences with new mobile apps. First, Thomson Reuters released Mobile CS, “a first-of-its-kind iPhone app for tax and accounting professionals.” As a practice management tool, it extends … Continued
When salaries are tight, corporate culture becomes competitive differentiator. by Rick Telberg The days of concierge service and back rubs for accounting staffers may be over. But has building the so-called “great place to work” fallen by the wayside as … Continued
And how you can avoid the pitfalls. by Rick Telberg As state and federal governments struggle against an ailing economy, many accountants are bracing for a new surge of work from new tax and regulatory changes. But all that new … Continued
Clients pay for understanding, not just reports. By Jason M. Blumer, CPA, CFE The tagline of our firm is “Numbers Tell Stories…” It’s a constant reminder of the purpose behind our industry and our firm. The numbers we deal with … Continued
According to one of the profession’s most revered figures, the answer is yes. Get changing, or get left behind, says Charlie Larson. Larson practically invented the concept of “MAP” – management of an accounting practice — and he wrote the … Continued
With almost 800 CPAs converging on the Bellagio in Las Vegas for the co-located 2010 Practitioners Symposium and Tech+ conferences, technology issues are taking center stage. Tech+ chairman Peyton Burch says CPAs are taking a serious look at software as … Continued
Two things smart firms do, no matter what.
Sam Allred says accounting firms that achieve above-average results can be measured by six key performance indicators. by Rick Telberg After almost two decades of uninterrupted growth, the Great Recession has created a time of reckoning for many accounting firms. Battered … Continued