Practice and client management

Plus, Schellman becomes the first U.S.-based body for MTCS certification; Intuit launches partnerships with Cherry Bekaert, Rehmann; and other accounting tech news.

Accounting and other professional service firms are rushing to make sure that they will be mentioned in AI search results, with most planning to implement a strategy within the next six months.

Most accounting and bookkeeping firms are still flying blind when it comes to pricing, and it's eating into their margins.

Nasty behavior by individuals at client companies toward auditors is widespread and can negatively affect auditor judgment, according a new academic study.

Clients increasingly view their accountants not just as compliance partners, but as essential growth engines. They don't just need a tax return and help with compliance, they need a strategic partner.

Autonomy fosters resilience, adaptability and scalability, empowering teams to make decisions and innovate within a clearly defined framework. But autonomy cannot thrive in a vacuum.

How many useful tools are you failing to take advantage of in your profession?

The Association for Accounting Marketing announced new board members.

The higher standard deduction since 2017 has dramatically reduced itemization. But the new law provides incentive for teachers to consider whether that's feasible.

The Council raises between $1 million to $1.5 million per year from approximately 40 participating accounting firms to research and treat Alzheimer's disease.

CFOs must consider what falling rates might mean for their balance sheets, borrowing strategies and overall business positioning.

Intuit is opening 20 brick and mortar TurboTax stores in major cities across the U.S. as well as 200 additional TurboTax Expert Offices for a total of 600 nationwide.

To maximize value and strategic impact, finance leaders must ensure tech investments not only drive efficiency but align with wider organizational strategy.

The reason we don't choose tech options quickly in the accounting profession is because of the risk that comes with uncertainty.

No matter what internal audit gets called to do, there will always be a cadre of misguided executives and board members who think internal audit is just an extension of the finance function.

How to prioritize high-impact tasks and avoid burnout

Firms wanting to maximize client referrals from AI bots need a robust online presence, plus content optimized for AI readability such as bulleted lists.

While word of mouth, digital marketing and professional networks are still the main ways accounting firms promote themselves, an entirely new path has emerged.

Responding — or not — to jurisdictions' notices; pitfalls of growth; e-invoicing; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.