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The conflicts are fewer than many think, but they still require attention and planning on the firm's part.

Having a goal of added services for 5% of tax clients generates revenue and in some cases provides a life-altering benefit.

The Auditing Standards Board's SAS 136 has revamped the audit requirements for EBPs subject to ERISA.

Some accounting firms were already facing the mass exodus of retiring baby boomers.

To truly reap the benefits of ESG, it’s critical for companies to enact secure data standards, making metrics consistent, accurate and trackable.

Fractional work is replacing the traditional billable full-time professional, and value pricing is emerging as the accounting of tomorrow.

With fast-paced change and tremendous uncertainty, this is sure to be an area of growth for accounting practices.

The best referral sources are existing clients, unless they aren't pleased.

The service's new practice unit stresses that agents should look more closely at designers of government-owned buildings than at commercial building owners.

Optimizing your processes, leveraging technology and exploring outsourcing are key starting points for filing the talent gap.