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I always prepare for client meetings. Sometimes I overprepare because I don’t want to be unprepared and also because I want to control the pace, direction and timing of the meeting.

Accountants should be ‘ladies and gentlemen serving ladies and gentlemen.’

The amount of time needed to prepare an audit or create a budget or forecast is greatly reduced with fintech, leaving staffers with the time they need to do more strategic work.

For years, accounting firms have relied on firm partners to use their personal and professional connections, charisma, and contacts to “make it rain” — to bring in new business and revenue that would enable the firm to grow and succeed.

The proposed changes could have the potential for expanding future enforcement proceedings.

CPAs should be wary of these seven client requests around revenue recognition.

Avoid some of the problems that can come up during an audit by using the wrong words.

Sometimes it can feel like now, it’s up to the client to do their part so you can do your job. In many ways, you’re right.

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While the temptation may be great to take your foot off the gas pedal and coast into commencement, accounting students should take an alternate approach.