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Weaver hires first CFO; Marks Paneth and Friedman expand partnership; and more personnel news.

Next time you meet with a client, instead of just making small talk or asking, “How’s the family doing?” take it a step further.

Carr, Riggs & Ingram has merged in Crabtree, Rowe & Berger; and EisnerAmper has added Horvath & Giacin.

PricewaterhouseCoopers showed off some of its new and upcoming technologies it has been developing for its staff and clients, particularly in the auditing field, at an event Tuesday in its offices in New York.

The last several years have seen a “merger frenzy,” with small and midsize CPA firms (with annual revenues between $10 million and $24 million) getting acquired by larger CPA firms that have a strong brand and a track record of average to above average equity partner profitability.

Withum’s annual State of the Firm (SOTF) event, attended by over 1,000 Withum team members, was held at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center last Monday.

Setting a growth goal is about much more than picking a percentage -- firms need to dive deeper to understand what it will really take to hit that goal, says Bob Lewis of The Visionary Group -- and they need to make sure they have people who can bring in the new business they need.

Accountants should be ‘ladies and gentlemen serving ladies and gentlemen.’

BKD and MBAF each relocate NYC offices; AAM celebrates 30 years with new logo and Facebook Live event; and more CPA news.

Katz, Sapper & Miller appoints first CIO; Reynolds, Bone & Griesbeck announces next MP; and more personnel news.

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?

Accounting Today is looking for firms to participate in its annual rankings.

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.