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In this edition of Generational Viewpoints, two accountants of different generations from Matthews, Cutrer & Lindsay PA answer the following question: "What do you think the biggest communication differences are between the generations? How does technology factor into this (if at all)?"

Most firms are looking to grow, yet many have trouble taking advantage of the higher-value consulting opportunities. Why? Every firm is different, yet there seem to be several common obstacles to providing higher-value services.

More than ever, your firm's future depends on how well you manage the change that is coming

A late start to tax season leaves tax prep -- and planning -- in limbo

It's been 2,500 years since Heraclitus of Ephesus told us that, "The only constant in life is change," but up until, oh, say, the end of the 20th century, the phrase still retained a certain revelatory impact.

A new study has examined how buyers and clients go about selecting a professional services firm, including accounting and financial services firms.

The Private Company Council that will help set accounting standards for privately held businesses has decided to tackle three main projects for its agenda.

In the Internal Revenue Service's continuing efforts to close the tax gap by ferreting out overseas income of U.S. citizens and residents, the IRS recently rolled out further guidance on the requirements of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act.

Accounting firm mergers and acquisitions from the previous month

What happened to Google Wallet, the much-publicized service that would be changing the way consumers buy and retailers collect money? That's what I was told a few years ago when it was first introduced.