A look ahead: The future of the profession

Neil Fishman and Mark Stewart — the outgoing and incoming presidents of the National Conference of CPA Practitioners, respectively — share the issues they’ve been working on, and what they see coming for the accounting profession.

A look ahead: The future of the profession


Accounting profession linked to economic development

Accountants can make a significant contribution to the economy at the local, national and global levels, according to a new report from the International Federation of Accountants.

Accounting profession linked to economic development


Art of Accounting: Never sell clients short

Clients think about their businesses much more than accountants do about them.

Art of Accounting: Never sell clients short


Trump perks for CFO included free rent, tax preparer

When Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg’s son got married in 2004, the young couple got a generous wedding gift: use of an apartment, overlooking Central Park, rent-free.

Trump perks for CFO included free rent, tax preparer


Critical skills to tackle uncertainty

Firms need to sharpen their abilities in these four areas.

Critical skills to tackle uncertainty


Software Survey: Staying in touch with CRM

Intensively managing client relationships is more important than ever — and there are tools to help.

Software Survey: Staying in touch with CRM


Camico deal with CPA Mutual was a long time coming

The agreement between Camico and CPA Mutual to transfer the Accountants Professional Liability Insurance Program to Camico represents the collaboration of two mutual insurance companies, both founded by CPAs, to provide customized liability insurance to CPAs.

Camico deal with CPA Mutual was a long time coming


Tax reform may be coming after election

The outcome of Tuesday’s election could be profound tax changes, but that’s only if one party wins control of both houses of Congress and the White House.

Tax reform may be coming after election


IRS issues details on W-2 reporting on payroll tax deferral

The Internal Revenue Service has posted instructions for both employers and employees about how to handle the Form W-2 reporting for the payroll tax deferral under President Trump’s executive action.

IRS issues details on W-2 reporting on payroll tax deferral


3 approaches to boosting your online presence

I’ve learned through trial and (lots of) error there are three basic approaches to building a website and newsletter for your firm.

3 approaches to boosting your online presence