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.

A college student client may not initially provide a lot of income for the firm, but with the right guidance, there could be a big return on investment.

The seven characteristics of a strong firm compensation plan.

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?

There is considerable dysfunction in many smaller firms when it comes to management and corporate governance.

As your client’s most trusted advisor, you probably spend a lot of time on their business balance sheet. But how much focus is dedicated to their personal balance sheet?

Accountants spend a lot of time learning their craft and keeping current. What many do not do as well is keep up with practice management. An easy way is to read some of the many books on that topic.

If your firm doesn't have a plan, you need to start working on it fast.

Leaders in the accounting profession share the things that are keeping them up at night.

Leaders in accounting offer their top suggestions for preparing for what’s next in the profession.

As part of this year’s Top 100 Most Influential People survey, Accounting Today asked, “What one thing would you recommend accountants do to prepare for the future?”

These seven questions can determine where you stand in the grim landscape of CPA firm succession planning.

Now, more than ever, CPAs must redefine who and what they are to their clients and companies or risk their relevance in a tech-heavy business world.