Firm Management

June 18, 2018 

Unfortunately for accounting firms nationwide, this specialization has resulted in an alarming new finding. Hackers are now specifically targeting your firm. With most firms using relatively similar software and service providers, a flaw found in one ...

June 15, 2018 

The Illinois CPA Society presented its annual awards at its Leadership Recognition Dinner, held in Chicago on June 14, 2018.

June 13, 2018 

As I’ve written about previously, many firms are expanding into technology consulting, either by buying an existing technology consulting firm or building it from scratch. So it’s no surprise that one of the major skillsets for non-accountant hires is ...

Jim Boomer

June 12, 2018 

Even though your recent graduates have just spent the last several years preparing for their first job, there’s still so much more they need to know. It can be jarring to go straight from school to the fast pace of a public accounting firm.

Paul McDonald

June 7, 2018 

As a business grows, so does the information within it. Paper documents and digital data can grow exponentially, choking your business processes and slowing your scaling—often when scaling is most vital. By implementing a document management solution ...

Jesse Wood

June 6, 2018 

The award is part of the Society for Human Resource Management’s (SHRM’s) national program to help employers become more successful by transforming the way they view and adopt effective and flexible workplaces.

June 5, 2018 

With approximately 2,700 employees across the United States, Baker Tilly is ranked as one of the top 15 largest accounting and advisory firms in the country. Headquartered in Chicago, Baker Tilly is an independent member of Baker Tilly International, ...

June 1, 2018 

Fort Worth-based RCO provides its clients with a variety of accounting and consulting services across a broad range of industries. The firm will join BKD’s approximately 2,650 personnel and 280 partners.

May 30, 2018 

Last year at the DigitalCPA Conference I got a chance to tour Google's Headquarters in Silicon Valley. I was with a group of leading partners in major firms including my great friend, Joey Havens. We were treated to a discussion with Google's Chief ...

May 29, 2018 

The upcoming conference season and lull before the extension season provides a great opportunity for firms to evaluate the current status of their production processes and target areas for improvement. The above highlighted findings of the ...

Roman Kepczyk

Technology May 22, 2018 

Up early in the morning and working late into the evening, many shop owners are not only working on the business, they are working in the business. Consider your wardrobe; the time of day you can speak with them one-on-one without too many distractions.

Becky Livingston

May 22, 2018 

7 Tips to Get the Most from CPE Credits By Mohamed Markar As a working CPA, your time is valuable. Faced with the duties of your profession, it’s challenging to find the time to earn continuing education credits. It’s especially difficult if you happen to be the CEO of a successful accounting firm as well...…