Daniel Hood

As the accounting profession ages, firms of all sizes are learning that the best way to ensure that there will be a next generation of leaders is to develop them yourself.

Once you’ve shown your staff the path to success at your firm, you need to start helping them walk that path, with resources and guidance.

All too many firms fail to offer employees a clear career path – and that’s a clear incentive to seek employment elsewhere.

Top 100 Firm Marcum LLP announced that it has merged with Illinois-based accounting firm Frost, Ruttenberg & Rothblatt PC, as of November 1.

It’s getting harder and harder for firms to differentiate themselves, so they need to take every chance to reinforce their unique qualities.

The American Institute of CPAs is proposing the creation of a new accounting association in partnership with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.

The need to fill an open position can sometimes be so strong that firms are willing to take any warm body – but one of the keys to long-term retention is to spend a little more time in the hiring process.

Too many CPA firms aren’t prepared to handle a disaster or business continuity event, according to technology expert Randy Johnston.

Your employees will only ever have one first day of working at your firm – so it pays to make sure that your onboarding process is top-notch, and doesn’t leave them lost or uncertain or feeling unwelcome.

While some accounting firms are building better workplaces by surveying their employees, others are doing it by sending information back the other way.