Digital is transforming accounting firm consulting

There was a time when consulting projects came in very specific shapes and only fit into the same-shaped hole.


Accountants must seek new tech to block security, irrelevancy threats

Thomson Reuters’ Jon Baron and other experts forecast the latest trends for CPAs at the California Accounting Show


M&A roundup: Wiltshire, Whitley, Richardson & English combines with McGee-CPA, plus more mergers

Accounting firm combinations in Florida and Alabama lead the bill in a roundup of recent M&A activity in the profession, plus a payroll company has been acquired.


The four trends driving accounting today

Industry observers highlight a quartet of high-level changes sweeping the profession.


In the blogs: A pot to PTIN

Audit myths; credits and whistleblowers; details of reform; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.


Sometimes the box is a good place to think

A puzzle-builder offers rules to help accountants innovate and problem-solve more successfully.


IRS revamps FATCA registration system

The Internal Revenue Service has updated its online registration system for the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act to allow foreign financial institutions to renew their agreement with the IRS.


Finagraph releases Flight, a client portal app

Users can share documents and view a live activity feed.


5 ways accounting firms’ marketing efforts often fall short

Most firms face a never-ending challenge finding and acquiring new clients. According to a recent study, over 70 percent of firms make business development a major priority. Here are five basic mistakes that undermine many firms’ ability to attract new business.


Lease accounting standard leaves companies with questions

As companies get ready for the new lease accounting standard, they’re coming across a variety of complications and questions before the standard takes effect in the next few years.