Corporate governance

A group of international accounting organizations is calling for improved reporting and action on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals to hit the ambitious goals set for 2030.

A group of six travel and expense management software vendors — Abacus, Captio, Certify, Chrome River, Nexonia and Tallie — have come together under a single company, Emburse, in an effort to challenge SAP Concur.

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 International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants has released a set of revisions to the International Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants, making some changes in the independence standards for assurance engagements, other than audit and review engagements.

The Avantax Wealth Management parent views HK Financial as another way of working with CPAs and tax professionals branching into the field.

The clients and markets of the future will require firms and accountants to think more clearly about the investments and effort they want to put into developing new capabilities, according to consultant Gale Crosley.

Start 2020 by firing yourself as the boss, CEO or managing partner. Then rehire yourself. As the new, CEO what would you do to justify the confidence you had in you?

A starter pack of 12 tasks to help accounting firm leaders work on their businesses, instead of just in them.

Everyone benefits from a well-thought-out plan, including staff and clients.

How about a “Christmas” letter about your practice, describing how you did professionally, what you wish you had done and what you now resolve to do next year?