Practice Management

Accountants too often shoot themselves in the foot when it comes to talking to clients about fees, and Inovautus Consulting’s Sarah Johnson Dobek encourages them not to be afraid to stand up for themselves and their value to make these conversations less awkward.

Thanks to technology, we see clients less, but speak and interact with them more, maintaining and strengthening the relationship.

The Big Four firm’s CEO is keeping an eye on how technology is reshaping work, how demographics are reshaping the workforce, and how clients’ demands are shifting.

CPAs know it is imperative to refer clients to third party consultants for various issues that require deep specialization in an area of tax. In many ways, these specialty tax firms act as an extension of your team and require coordination to deliver results that often have a material impact on a tax return.

The software facilitates M&A, providing a central online space to manage deals.

House Republicans say they’re determined to simplify the U.S. tax code. A long-awaited provision in the massive tax bill they unveiled Thursday, a special rate for “pass-through” businesses, could do exactly the opposite.

Baker Tilly International names new chair; EisnerAmper admits nine partners; and other recent hires, promotions and personnel news from firms across the country.

Rea & Associates raises money for Humane Society in wake of hurricanes; Elliott Davis bestows internal Impact Awards; and more news from CPA offices across the country.

Who would the changes help — and hurt? Baird’s director of advanced planning weighs in.

The Big Four firm helped recognize three American organizations focused on veteran employment.