Practice Management

Our annual selection of great accounting firm leaders (text version).

The spate of recent hurricanes appears to have dampened small business employment growth last month in some parts of the country, according to figures from payroll giant Paychex.

Cohen & Co. has merged in Arthur Bell to create one of the largest accounting firms specializing in auditing mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, hedge funds and investment advisers.

Citrin Cooperman & Co., a Top 100 Firm, has merged in Kera & Company, an eight-employee firm that specializes in servicing automobile dealerships.

In many firms the reality is that most partners below the “dictator” at the top are treated as employees—maybe a little more respectfully, but still as employees.

BDO International has appointed Albert Lopez as CEO of the Americas region, succeeding Keith Farlinger, who was previously named as CEO of the BDO firm network.

KPMG International has chosen Bill Thomas as chairman of the global network for a four-year term, succeeding John Veihmeyer, who is retiring after completing his term.

Five steps for letting small-business clients know about the new rules that could save them significant sums.

Deciding on a fair rate for wealth management is a major stumbling block for firms.

The Securities and Exchange Commission is providing regulatory relief and assistance to accountants, public companies, investment firms, municipal advisors and other affected by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria.