what are cpas doing to cope with recession? join the survey; get the answers. by rick telberg/for the finance executive cpas in corporate finance are bravely battling one of their most difficult busy seasons in memory. at a time when … continued
the american institute of certified public accountants announced that barry melancon’s term as president and ceo has been extended for an additional five years by the institute’s board of directors.
accounting and consulting job postings have fallen 53% since january 2008, to 119,171 listings last month. that’s more than any other category tracked by indeed.com. on the other hand, salaries continue to climb, up over 20% in the same 12 … continued
savvy cpa tips for getting the most out of tax season 2009. by rick telberg/at large tax practitioners are digging into what may be one of the busiest busy seasons in memory. a tanking economy, investor losses, a new government … continued
this is the 14th year inside public accounting has named the best-managed accounting firms. two hundred fifty firms participated in this year’s ipa annual survey and analysis of firms. each of the firms is eligible for the ipa best of … continued
keeping cpa exam candidates on track. what are firms doing to help?
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by rick telberg
at large
it’s too early to celebrate, but there are signs that the profession’s talent shortage may be poised to ease. read more →
four reasons why cpa firms lose young professionals. and what to do about it. by l. gary boomer i think there are obvious reasons accounting graduates are not sitting for the cpa exam and staying in public accounting. some of … continued
four good ideas for managing small business in a slowdown. by donald j. snyder, cpa partner green hasson & janks llp los angeles 1. scrutinize the budget. review yearly budget on a monthly basis, comparing actual and budget amounts – … continued
web-based accounting startup teams with cpa2biz. bill.com, a software as a service (saas) company that provides businesses on-demand accounts payable software, has forged a strategic alliance with the cpa2biz unit of the aicpa. the deal provides bill.com with a one-stop … continued
how small firms compete in today’s market. how are you doing? join the study. get the answers. by rick telberg/at large in a time of unprecedented demand for accounting professionals, the ability to recruit and retain talent is proving to … continued
plus: four trends to watch. how tech-smart is your firm? join the study; get the answers. by rick telberg/at large no cpa would think of trying to do business without a computer or mobile phone. so why then aren’t more … continued
u.s. department of labor | bureau of labor statistics | bulletin 2700
connect the dots… check these recent posts. see a trend? is “independence†really essential? “independence may not be the cornerstone of audit. aicpa is looking into reliability as being the standard, particularly for small and private businesses.†brown smith wallace … continued