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An email from Withum managing partner and CEO Bill Hagaman offers a roadmap of how accountants are able to advance at the firm.

Knowing about the firm's services is important for staff growth, development, morale and discussions with clients.

Even in firms that want to grow, some partners do not.

Public accounting is a family friendly profession that allows staff to have a sensible work/life balance.

I never had legacy staff but did have some legacy clients. This refers to staff and clients that I couldn’t fire or drop.

Ed Mendlowitz shares why he became an 'expert generalist.'

Last week I had the pleasure of taking four interns from my office on a “field trip” to Manhattan. I also included a senior accountant who started here as an intern.

Withum anoints lead for new digital currency and blockchain practice; Grant Thornton names chief people and culture officer; and other recent hires, promotions and personnel news from firms across the country.

The Top 25 Firm has established a digital currency and blockchain services group, and is bullish on the future of ICOs.

Peter Weitsen and I started our practice, MendlowitzWeitsen LLP, on July 1, 1988. My life has been enriched every moment of our partnership, which continues even now as part of WithumSmith+Brown, PC.

KPMG releases its CEO Outlook; BlumShapiro goes back to school; and other news from across the profession.

A couple of weeks ago I had lunch with Sidney Kess and Chaya Siegfried.

Ruben Cardona is one of the best accountants I know. One day Ruben came up with his A.U.D.I.T acronym for the five steps of the audit process.

Wall Street’s fast-money crowd is returning to well-trodden ground to elude Trump-era tax laws: Delaware.

A few accountants recently called me to vent about being shorthanded and asked for suggestions on how they could get through tax season without turning down any business or dropping clients.

HMWC hosts donation drive; HeimLantz launches executive team leadership coaching; and more news from CPA offices across the country.

Prager Metis extends Alzheimer’s Association partnership; Mazars USA commits to fight hunger; and more news from CPA offices across the country.

The tax reform legislation that Congress approved Wednesday has a number of complexities that could prove problematic for tax professionals and their clients.

Mail or forward information to clients to let them know they are on your mind.

Last week I conducted a breakfast meeting of the Withum Partners’ Network and I was asked a question that was not answered, so I’ll answer it in this column.