July 4, 2016
Retreats are not intended to be a walk on the beach. Effective retreats address tough issues. A healthy amount of conflict and disagreement serves as evidence that the group is addressing important, sensitive issues. Firms that adhere to these ...
July 4, 2016
The real second shift in accounting technology will come by way of Blockchain and it is starting to take shape. Accountant’s role is starting to shift from bookkeeper to business consultant. People skills have become just as important as keeping the ...
July 4, 2016
Technology helps workers stay connected while away from the office, but often causes them to disconnect while in the office, leading to a negative impact on productivity.
Firm Management June 29, 2016
Despite all the amazing work we’re already accomplishing, many women often (wrongly) feel that they aren’t excelling, both in their professional or personal lives. It’s therefore critically important that you periodically take stock of all that you ...
June 29, 2016
The paperback version of Next-Level Accountants: Your guide to growing a firm of trusted advisors is now available. The book that brings together top accounting and valuation industry thought leaders to provide advice on how firms can add value to client engagements and grow their practices. Just in time for summer reading, the book is now...…
June 28, 2016
Performance review meetings can bring stress to both sides of the table. But it doesn't have to be that way. With the right planning by supervisors, the meeting can be a productive, stress-free event. Business Management Daily's Editorial Director ...
June 28, 2016
Small to mid-sized accounting firms are traditionally viewed as serving only local clients, but with rapid increases in technology, the world is quickly becoming a smaller place to do business. As globalization presents numerous opportunities for ...
June 27, 2016
60 percent of respondents indicated that they are running behind schedule in their overall implementation of the standard, which has an effective date as early as January 1, 2018, for many organizations.
June 24, 2016
A roundup of professionals in the tax and accounting profession that have changed jobs and/or been promoted.
June 24, 2016
Using outside IT consultants. Most small firms can’t justify having a Terry or a Matt on board full time, so they make generous use of outside IT consultants. One of the main issues to be alert to: Consultants may do a good job when contacted, but ...
June 23, 2016
McKeever is one of the most prominent Chicago-area leaders in the accounting profession and has been a pioneer in promoting diversity, inspiring students and opening doors of opportunity – especially for those passionate about a career in ...
June 23, 2016
Technology has opened the door to change the conversation about what’s expected from an accountant and client relationship. Accounts are becoming more of a connected advisor and can do their work from anywhere, anytime.