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Blockchain and attest: A bi...

11.08.2019

For all the worry about the interaction of blockchain and assurance, there haven't been many real-life examples of it — until now, with Top 100 Firm Armanino's release of a new attest product around stablecoins. The firm's Scott Copeland and ...

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11.08.2019 Blockchain and attest: A big first step For all the worry about the interaction of blockchain and assurance, there haven't been many real-life examples of it — until now, with Top 100 Firm Armanino's release of a new attest product around stablecoins. The firm's Scott Copeland and ...
11.01.2019 What does it take to be a Best Firm to Work For? Leaders from the two top workplaces in accounting in 2019 — Victor Ramsauer of LevitZacks and James Rinn of Maxwell, Locke & Ritter — dive into what sets their firms apart.
10.25.2019 Inside the cannabis industry Zach Gordon, a pioneer in serving the marijuana business and senior manager of the cannabis practice at Janover LLC, shares the issues facing this new niche, and how accountants can and should work with it.
10.18.2019 Building a better audit Technology is not only making auditors more efficient, says Jeff Gramlich of Validis – it's offering them the opportunity to significantly enhance quality.
10.11.2019 AI and the fight against fraud Though in the early days of application, artificial intelligence is already having a major impact in protecting businesses, according to professor and Baker Tilly director Paul Zikmund.
10.04.2019 Distributed firms and virtual CFO services Jody Grunden of Summit CPAs describes how his firm found success in outsourced services with a virtual model.
09.27.2019 Being more than a trusted advisor Illinois CPA Society president and CEO Todd Shapiro lays out the case for going beyond the "trusted advisor" to become a"strategic valued advisor."
09.20.2019 A roadmap to advisory services Joe Woodard details the four steps accountants need to take to become a 'risen advisor.'
09.13.2019 Reaching next gen clients Just as the rising generations of accountants have very different characteristics from the baby boomer generation, so does the rising generation of clients, according to Sarah Dobek of Inovautus Consulting.
09.06.2019 'People are the backbone of the profession' Finding and keeping the right kind of people, innovation and technology are among the top issues the accounting profession needs to grapple with, according to Marcum LLP's Jeff Weiner.
08.30.2019 The client that got away Growth consultant Gale Crosley dives into large-opportunity pursuit, and what accountants need to do to land the big fish.
08.23.2019 Top issues for tax preparers in 2019 From preparer regulation and Sec. 199A to Wayfair and the new 1040s, NCCPAP president Neil Fishman shares the top issues facing the tax practitioner community.
08.16.2019 New liability risks in accounting Liability insurance experts Deb Rood and Stan Sterna share major emerging malpractice and liability concerns for accountants.
08.09.2019 The latest in auditing standards AICPA chief auditor Bob Dohrer shares new developments in the rules around audit evidence, key audit matters for non-public clients, and much more.
08.02.2019 Global ethics for accountants Diane Jules, deputy director of the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants, discusses how IESBA has been developing its Code of Ethics and technology for accountants to use around the world.
07.26.2019 Technology in M&A Technology is a growing factor in accounting firm M&A;, according to Transition Advisors' Joel Sinkin, whether in terms of smaller firm merging up for a forward-looking tech platform, or CPAs bringing on board IT and cyber-security consultants.
07.19.2019 Future-proofing the tax pro Even as the profession as a whole is changing, Grant Thornton national managing partner of tax services Jamie Fowler shares how tax professionals need to prepare themselves to thrive in a new environment.
07.12.2019 'Where will we be in 10 years?' The current chair of the AICPA, Bill Reeb, shares his passion for the future of the profession.
07.08.2019 Shaping the audit of the future Erik Asgeirsson of CPA.com and Sue Coffey of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants examine the broader evolution of auditing, and the specifics of the AICPA's Dynamic Audit Solution.
06.28.2019 5G: Taxes and a telecom revolution The rollout of this revolutionary infrastructure is going to have wide-ranging implications — including in the tax world, according to Avalara's Tony Susak.
06.21.2019 Serving the cannabis industry Marijuana businesses are growing fast, but it's a complicated market that accountants need to really understand before they jump in, according to Dave Roberson and Maureen Ryan of Kukuza Associates.
06.14.2019 Wayfair and beyond The Supreme Court decision is groundbreaking, but it isn't the only news in sales tax: Avalara's Scott Peterson dives into a handful of other issues your clients need to know about.
06.07.2019 The new rainmaker The old model of the lone-wolf extrovert who drums up business single-handedly is changing, with roles for more and more members of the firm in business development, says Sarah Dobek of Inovautus Consulting.
05.31.2019 The impact of lease accounting Sandy Peters, head of financial reporting policy advocacy at the CFA Institute, talks about some of the most important points for investors and accountants to consider under the new standard on leases.
05.28.2019 Transformation through innovation RSM managing partner and CEO Joe Adams shares how his firm is becoming more innovative in the face of the challenges facing the accounting profession.
05.20.2019 Opening a family office If you have wealthy clients who need these kinds of services, it can be a gold mine for CPAs, according to John Napolitano.
05.10.2019 Building a team for growth The old banker breakfasts and lawyer lunches won't drive the growth accounting firms need, according to top consultant Gale Crosley — it requires coordinated teams who are thinking much more strategically about the process.
05.03.2019 Transitioning responsibility responsibly As generations succeed each other at accounting firms, they need to do a better job of handing off work, clients, knowledge and more, and ConvergenceCoaching partner Tamera Loerzel has valuable advice on making sure nothing gets lost.
04.26.2019 The boom in remote work With no end in sight to the staffing crunch, more and more accounting firms are discovering the benefits of being able to hire talent remotely, according to AccountingFly CEO Jeff Phillips.
04.19.2019 A primer on CAMS AICPA chief auditor Bob Dohrer dives deep into the new requirement for reporting critical audit matters in the auditor's report, including recent guidance.
04.05.2019 The problem with partners Professional partnerships require hard work, according to ConvergenceCoaching founder and leading consultant Jennifer Wilson, who offers solutions for overcoming the stumbling blocks.
04.01.2019 The next big blockchain breakthroughs While accountants may be concerned with how blockchain is going to impact them, it's going to have a bigger impact sooner on many of their clients' industries, says CohnReznick partner and technology industry practice leader Asael Meir.
03.26.2019 Opportunities in the TCJA Dustin Stamper and David Sites of the Washington National Tax Office of Grant Thornton dig into some of the biggest opportunities for businesses and individuals in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
03.19.2019 Growth trends in accounting When it comes to growing an accounting firm, commitment, persistence and education are as important as the strategies and approaches employed, according to Sarah Dobek of Inovautus Consulting.
03.08.2019 Feedback is a two-way street The pressure is on to get staff moved up and ready for their responsibilities, according to ConvergenceCoaching's Renee Moelders -- and quality feedback is an important part of that.
03.01.2019 The TCJA: A year and counting Dave Auclair and Dustin Stamper of Grant Thornton's Washington National Tax Office look at the winners and losers from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, issues that are still unresolved and areas of the law taxpayers and their advisors need ...
02.26.2019 Find your people's 'why' RoseRyan founder Kathy Ryan shares her firm's secrets for happy, engaged, and diverse employees.
02.15.2019 The landscape of technology disruption You can ignore change -- or you can prepare for it and leverage it, says Joe Woodard, who dives into the tools that are changing accounting.
02.08.2019 Risks to the economy in 2019 RSM US chief economist Joe Brusuelas lays out the national and international issues facing the economic landscape over the next 12 months.
02.01.2019 Looking out for small firms NCCPAP president Neil Fishman talks about the issues facing small firms and sole practitioners both in the upcoming tax season and in general.
01.25.2019 Building strong exit strategies Many business owners and entrepreneurs are looking to realize value from the companies they've created, but don't know how, says Anthony Glomski, who sees a major role for accountants in guiding these clients through a liquidity event.
01.18.2019 Why whistleblowers matter Much of what we know about whistleblowers is wrong -- and that matters, because they play a crucial role in uncovering fraud, says accounting professor and fraud researcher Kelly Richmond Pope. (For more, see her TED Talk at https://bit.ly/2Csy8hk.)
01.11.2019 Going global: What clients need to know Cross-border commerce offers a tremendous opportunity for U.S. businesses -- but there are serious tax, customs and other compliance requirements that their accountants need to be aware of, according to Avalara VP Amy Morgan.
01.07.2019 Measure what matters to clients Accountants should focus less on hours worked and more on the value they're delivering, says Joe Woodard.
12.17.2018 The 'anytime, anywhere' work revolution The accounting profession is exploring remote and flexible work, but still has a long way to go. Renee Moelders and Jennifer Wilson of ConvergenceCoaching share the results of their "Anytime, Anywhere Work" survey, and point up both the benefits, and ...
12.07.2018 A primer on AI for accountants Vinay Pai, senior vice president of engineering at Bill.com, goes under the hood of artificial intelligence to explain what it is, what it does, and what it means for the profession.
11.30.2018 Creating growth at every level of a firm All of your employees can boost your bottom line, says Angie Grissom of the Rainmaker Companies -- they just need to know how.
11.26.2018 Making your firm more attractive As buyers get pickier about merger candidates, Transition Advisors' Joel Sinkin offers a set of tips for ways to stand out -- and improve your firm at the same time.
11.19.2018 What makes a firm a great workplace? Ron Causey, the CEO and co-founder of SC&H; Group, offers insights into what made his firm the No. 1 Large Firm to Work For in 2018.
11.12.2018 What small business clients really want from you A deep dive into the results of Accounting Today's inaugural Small Business Accounting Insights survey, including a short list of their biggest complaints about you.

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Accounting Today Podcast episodes:

Blockchain and attest: A big first step

What does it take to be a Best Firm to Work For?

Inside the cannabis industry

Building a better audit

AI and the fight against fraud

Distributed firms and virtual CFO services

Being more than a trusted advisor

A roadmap to advisory services

Reaching next gen clients

'People are the backbone of the profession'

The client that got away

Top issues for tax preparers in 2019

New liability risks in accounting

The latest in auditing standards

Global ethics for accountants

Technology in M&A

Future-proofing the tax pro

'Where will we be in 10 years?'

Shaping the audit of the future

5G: Taxes and a telecom revolution

Serving the cannabis industry

Wayfair and beyond

The new rainmaker

The impact of lease accounting

Transformation through innovation

Opening a family office

Building a team for growth

Transitioning responsibility responsibly

The boom in remote work

A primer on CAMS

The problem with partners

The next big blockchain breakthroughs

Opportunities in the TCJA

Growth trends in accounting

Feedback is a two-way street

The TCJA: A year and counting

Find your people's 'why'

The landscape of technology disruption

Risks to the economy in 2019

Looking out for small firms

Building strong exit strategies

Why whistleblowers matter

Going global: What clients need to know

Measure what matters to clients

The 'anytime, anywhere' work revolution

A primer on AI for accountants

Creating growth at every level of a firm

Making your firm more attractive

What makes a firm a great workplace?

What small business clients really want from you

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