Practice management

Uber has updated its Uber for Business program with new expensing, billing and reporting features for corporate users of the ride-hailing app.

The American Institute of CPAs is recommending a set of changes to the Internal Revenue Service’s proposed partnership audit regulations.

Three international standard-setting boards for auditing, accounting ethics and accounting education issued a new publication Monday in the hopes of making accountants and auditors more skeptical of management assertions.

My best hires were those I hired out of school and trained.

CalCPA awards three individuals and one firm; Baker Tilly to host ‘Hot Topics seminar;’ and more news from CPA offices across the country.

Citrin Cooperman adds two partners and a principal; LBMC promotes 19 professionals to senior; and other recent hires, promotions and personnel news from firms across the country.

Many of the larger CPA firms have not delivered on the trusted business advisor promise. Nor will they in the foreseeable future.

The United Nations Academic Impact and MLOW provide an example to follow.

Just as no ship would sail without navigational tools, no successful professional services firm would attempt to grow their business without a solid sales and marketing strategy.

I’ve always wondered if others see me as a bit of a “yes person.” I work hard, and I’m proud that the individuals and teams I work with consider me a team player. But always being on deck to help has not always served me well.

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants has released a new survey raising questions about how accountants and businesses around the world are dealing with ethical challenges prompted by various technology trends.

The California Society of CPAs honored three professionals and a Sacramento firm for their contributions to the profession and general public.

Integrating the Work Opportunity Tax Credit into client tax return preparation for your CPA practice can add to the strength of your client relationships by helping optimize a client’s cash flow and expanding your understanding of the client’s business.

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.

Bennett Thrasher and CapinCrouse promote pair of partners; Gordon Advisors and Nathan Wechsler announce new principals; and other personnel news from firms across the country.

Practitioners’ reviews are mixed on the popular service.

Anders CPAs celebrates charitable ‘Christmas in July;’ MaloneBailey launches podcast series; and more news from CPA offices across the country.

‘What were you thinking?’ tops the list.