Practice Management

A company calling itself Arthur Andersen announced it has reconstituted the former Big Five firm in 16 countries, but its rights to the brand are being challenged by another firm that took the Andersen name in 2014.

The International Integrated Reporting Council is asking for comments on how companies are using the framework it issued three years ago for reporting on matters beyond simply a company’s financials.

There are two extremes in working in professional services: The lone wolf who hunkers down alone, and forming teams to accomplish a goal.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, responding to the botched handling of the best-picture Oscar, is reviewing its relationship with accounting giant PricewaterhouseCoopers and said two of the firm’s partners won’t be invited back next year.

Names are a sensitive topic, especially to partners who have earned their name on the letterhead.

The Texas firm is adding a consultancy that specializes in performing economic analyses for commercial legal disputes and litigation support.

Carr, Riggs & Ingram has expanded its Atlanta presence by merging in Babush, Neiman, Kornman & Johnson LLP, making it one of the 15 biggest firms in the city.

Some CPA practices are using health reimbursement arrangements as a way to provide coverage to employees, in some cases offering them more benefits.

The organization behind the Academy Awards is weighing its next move after a partner at accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers handed out the wrong envelope for best picture, triggering the most spectacular blunder ever on Hollywood’s biggest night.

It turns out that the profession has many of the symptoms -- and its holding them back.