Practice structure

The possible rule changes would affect the alternative practice structures set up by accounting firms receiving private equity financing.

The Apax Partners deal will add more capabilities for the firm to expand geographically in its existing areas as well as new territory.

CBIZ and Mayer Hoffman McCann had been operating under an alternative practice structure long before many other firms began adopting one after a PE investment.

The American Institute of CPAs is planning to revise its independence rules amid the wave of private equity investments in accounting firms.

Just like your favorite NFL or college football team, your firm has opponents, and you need to manage all aspects of a successful firm to stay competitive.

Rochester, New York-based Insero Advisors has received a strategic investment from Rallyday Partners, to accelerate the firm's growth.

More firms are creating alternative paths for employees who want to excel, but who don't want to "sell their soul to the firm" in order to make partner.

Top 50 Firm UHY has received private equity funding from Summit Partners, the latest in a long line of accounting firms receiving PE financing.

The Top 50 Firm based in Cleveland is the latest to receive a private equity investment, in this case from Lovell Minnick Partners.

Changes are only accomplished if the firm leaders are committed to improvements.

The Regional Leader firm based in Jackson, Tennessee, has received a strategic investment from Copley Equity Partners LLC.

Michael Bannon explains which accounting firms might want to look into employee stock ownership plans — and why,

The Top 100 firm announced it has partnered with Audax Private Equity, making it the latest in a string of large accounting firms to score PE money.

The CPA industry is undergoing profound change, reshaping the landscape of professional services.

The Atlanta-based Top 50 Firm secured funding from Boston-based Charlesbank Capital Partners.

Struggling with management structure seems endemic to the professional services business, almost regardless of the size of the firm.

The shift of public accounting firms, traditionally focused on providing auditing and tax services, into expansive multidisciplinary firms has long raised concerns among investors and regulators.

A lack of partner alignment and accountability can get in the way of creating sustainable change.

A professional title infers a level of authority, responsibilities and legal accountability, so it's important to choose wisely.

Is a legacy firm one that follows tradition, or one that's interested in maintaining its legacy for years to come?