It’s true, accountants have a reputation for applying the kind of hard logic it takes to let the numbers do the talking so that we don’t have to. And as capable as we are of churning through financial statements and …
In 2001, the Enron scandal erupted; by 2002, Arthur Anderson collapsed, and the Big Five Accounting firms became the Big Four. Even nearly twenty years on, this scandal and the ensuring collapse of one of the world’s most respected accounting …
In coffee shops and at dinner tables around the country, you’ll likely hear doom-and-gloom conversations about technology squeezing the American worker out of a job; conversations that speak to the evils of an increasingly automated nation capable of producing goods …
A recent survey conducted by a financial recruitment service has cast a revealing light on the proclivities and interests of professionals who are working within the finance sector. In an attempt to identify the main area of interest that these …
Choosing a career in accounting requires education, experience and a long term commitment. If you are considering a career in accounting you want to be sure you have the skills required for success. One of the most important steps in …
According to a recent survey conducted by the accounting software manufacturer Xero, fully 75 percent of accountants say they would benefit tremendously from being able to view their client’s financial information in real-time. The consensus is that the capacity to …
When most people think of accounting or accountants, the first thing (and usually the only thing) that comes to mind is someone who can do taxes. As accountants, we often have some of the most fair-weathered friends in the sense …
Clients that haven’t had an accountant before may not realize what a critical role an accountant can play in their business. They may wonder how a person goes about selecting a good accountant. Before advertising your services as an accountant, …
Certified Public Accountants enjoy a high demand for their services across the United States, but they have been faced with a number of challenges over the past several years. At the 2014 Practitioners Symposium and Tech+ Conference, keynote speaker and …
Regulators have long understood the sensitive nature of the accounting profession, and have taken steps over the years to help prevent accounting professionals from succumbing to pressures to act in unethical ways. However, it should be underscored that the very …