Consulting

GDP declines have firms counseling their clients on how to cope with a worrisome economy.

Client accounting services has been hugely successful as a service offering, but CPA.com's Erik Asgeirsson and Kalil Merhib say firms need to evolve toward the next stage: client advisory services.

EY’s potential IPO of its consulting activities could trigger stock windfalls of as much as $8 million each for the consulting partners, compared to $2 million on average for audit partners.

Regardless of whether they have reached retirement age, owners must identify the “why” of exiting their business as a first step. Transitions are often entwined with personal relationships, finances and emotions.

There are several ways to get started in offering CAS to clients.

Earn a lifelong client because they can’t imagine not having you and your practice as a part of their business.

Dealmaking in the consulting world has slowed after a record-setting pace in 2021, but demand for digital expertise along with a shakeup at one of the Big Four accounting firms should keep the deals flowing.

As with a theater production involving many different roles, a knowledgeable director is required for a winning performance.

Deloitte is denying a report this week that it plans to spin off its audit practice as a separate entity from its consulting practice as rival Big Four firm Ernst & Young contemplates such a move.

New money and new jobs have positive taxing implications for the host community.