Practice and client management

Getting accountants to adapt to new situations is one of the major challenges facing firms, but while it can sometimes seem like herding cats, that doesn’t mean it’s impossible. In this conversation, ConvergenceCoaching co-founder and consultant Jennifer Wilson offers valuable advice and strategies on driving change acceptance.

This summer a couple of my columns dealt with developing a specialization, and I had a ton of feedback. One person I spoke to is a young accountant who is trying to figure out a career path with a specialization. She has about five years of experience and feels she needs to choose a specialization to be able to start the next phase of her career.

Only 23 percent of family companies have a robust succession plan in place, according to a new report from PricewaterhouseCoopers, with 46 percent saying they are reluctant to pass the business to the next generation.

Acquiring high-quality clients can prove difficult -- which may help explain why so many firms are willing to serve clients that don't provide much value.

Getty Marcus makes a Manhattan move; Baker Tilly International adds a Seychelles firm; and more firm news from across the country.

Accounting students have the arduous task of learning how to prepare and analyze financial reports. Like other users of financial data, they may wonder if the numbers alone are enough to evaluate a firm.

Kentucky IT consulting group contributes to organizations local and abroad in annual tradition.

The right number and titles of positions in a firm lead to stronger firm stability and growth. They can also lead to better employee job satisfaction and employee longevity because they set a clearer path to partner.

Among all the decisions and actions a small business may need to take, one of the more important is deciding whether to incorporate or form an LLC.

For all the fears of the older generations, the accounting profession (and your firm) will be in good hands with the Millennials, ConvergenceCoaching partner and consultant Tamera Loerzel tells Accounting Today – though it may require some adjustments all around.

The consequences of not signing a return, price spikes at the pump, Congress gets off to a strong start, and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

Accounting firms need to start exploring the global opportunities that are becoming available to them.

I am asked frequently how I get ideas, and each time I give a different response.

CosmoLex, a legal practice management software provider, has published a reference book on legal accounting.

When it comes to choosing an accountant, a client wants reassurance that they’re dealing with a professional who can confidently look after their books and finances.

WeiserMazars rebrands; UHY welcomes a Mozambique firm; plus a roundup of firm news from across the country.

In a changing industry, adaptation is key.

Building a strong brand helps you stand out in the marketplace and draw new clients.

Firm's 13th annual 'Help Can Hunger' drive benefits Ohio non-profits.

Kicking off the New Year with: Four Good Tax Moves; “Tax Offender of the Year; “Social Media Checklist for Tax Preparers;” and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.