As the accounting profession struggles to attract a new and more diverse cohort of accountants, Harold Deiters, a partner at Baker Tilly and president of the New York State Society of CPAs shares why it matters, and what his state is doing to move the needle – as well as why giving back to the profession is well worth it.

Reaching Millennial recruits through social media and text messages, raising capital through cryptocurrencies, and more.

Alfredo Cepero was honored by the Association of Latino Professionals for America for his commitment to diversity in the profession.

Whether its an in-house or outsourced group, technology staff are an often overlooked value-added service for clients.

Starting a practice; recruiting only gets tougher; deducting vacation; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

The Institute of Management Accountants has aligned with the National Association of Black Accountants to encourage greater inclusion and diversity in accounting.

NCCPAP president Steve Mankowski discusses the major issues facing the profession.

Perhaps the most important staffing decision is to know when to hire your first employee. I believe this decision needs to be guided by your goals.

The annual list recognizes the 100 top workplaces in the profession.

The Massachusetts firm looks to provide women with a pragmatic approach to their professional and personal lives.

The Accounting and Financial Women’s Alliance released a public directory of accounting and finance professionals.

Misclassification is a perennial issue for the IRS and state taxing authorities.

Four firms share their experiences rolling out payroll services to their clients.

Private sector employers created 178,000 jobs last month, according to payroll giant ADP, with gains seen in all sizes of businesses and most industries, except manufacturing.

The struggle to move the needle in the profession persists when it comes to race and gender.

The importance of PTO; never-ending collections; Bitcoins and AI; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

Job growth at small businesses continued to slow down last month, although wages are rising, according to a new report from payroll giant Paychex.

The firm held a toy and blanket drive for the Shriners Hospital for Children and their patients.

I do not believe the problem is how to manage the millennials; rather it is the myopic firm managers who need better management techniques.