On this episode, Heidi Brundage, Technical Manager of the AICPA Private Companies Practice Section, leads the discussion on being the CEO of your accounting firm.
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AICPA President and CEO Barry Melancon, speaking at the fall meeting of the Institute’s governing Council in Las Vegas on Monday, gave an update on the impact of globalization on the profession, the AICPA’s ongoing efforts to support members and the public during the economic downturn and recovery, and on new technology efforts on the horizon. Melancon said small business will drive the economic recovery.
On this episode, Heidi Brundage, Technical Manager of the AICPA Private Companies Practice Section, leads the discussion on dealing with fee pressures.
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Accounting for sustainability is the practice of considering the environmental and social costs of doing business when measuring organizational performance. During the recent economic crisis, practicing sustainability has become a competitive business tool and can also be a key contributor to the economic and environmental health of society. See how sustainability initiatives may influence your company's bottom line in ways you may not have considered.
CPAs in public practice and the banking industry discuss the importance of reaching out to clients and share perspectives on how the economy is affecting clients' business.
Insight, June 2009
Innovative thinking and fresh strategies frequently emerge from the midst of chaos, and in the process make an organization stronger and more adaptable to a new and often transformed business environment. A post-crisis audit that results in necessary change, reviews how a crisis was handled, has a forward-looking approach and tracks results can position a business to learn from the crisis and thrive in the afterglow of recovery.
Four CPAs in public practice discuss their outlook on hiring, where the growth areas are and what they look for in new hires.
NewsAccount, Colorado Society of CPAs, July/August 2009
Occupational fraud occurs during both economic booms and busts; however, such fraud is more likely to be detected when prosperity withers and uncertainty thrives. CPAs can better protect their own and their clients’ businesses by understanding the forms and monetary costs of occupational fraud; high-risk areas; most likely perpetrators, victims and motives; situations where fraud typically occurs; red flags that may indicate a crime in the making; and responsive steps.
Financial Planning, July 1, 2009
CPAs are often so committed to achieving client goals that they can sometimes overlook the need to keep their own businesses operating at peak performance. This problem only worsens during economic downturns when client concerns and business-planning issues mount. However, by including five key elements in their financial system, CPAs can make more informed decisions, face problems more successfully and pursue opportunities created by a revolutionized business environment.
This downloadable Publication On-Demand shows how CPA firms can take advantage of opportunities the current economy presents. Learn how to analyze your structure, culture, and "service offering curve" to maximize opportunities now and in the subsequent recovery.
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Listen to these FREE audio Infocast discussions from a year-long series on helping organizations survive the current economic crisis.
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