Mar 12, 2024, 00:00 AM by J. Stephen McNally, CPA, CMA

The call for the corporate world to enlist environmental, social, and governance (ESG) metrics and reporting is growing. In this feature, J. Stephen McNally, CPA, CMA, proposes that – whether your organization is subject to mandatory reporting requirements or not – sustainability decisions are good business decisions.

Mar 12, 2024, 00:00 AM by Ashley Stampone, CPA, PhD, and Patrick O’Brien, CPA, PhD, CFE

This feature discusses what emotional intelligence is, several different aspects of the concept, and how certain segments become more important at different times as you progress through your accounting career.

Mar 12, 2024, 00:00 AM by Victoria N. Pritchard, CPA

CFOs and vice presidents of finance are entrusted not only with maintaining financial stability but also with contributing strategically to organizational growth. To achieve this, says Victoria N. Pritchard, CPA, the outsourcing of certain accounting functions to third parties has emerged as a strategy worth exploring.

Dec 18, 2023, 13:28 PM by Nicole Jankowski, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

Territorialism and claims of project ownership are not uncommon in business. But when it comes to retirement plans, Nicole Jankowski explains that a shared ownership between human resources and finance will be beneficial to all.

Dec 8, 2023, 10:39 AM by Christine A. Funkhouser, CPA, and Gergana Lipidakova, CPA

With 38% of partner roles held by women, important progress is happening, but there is still a persistent gender gap for women wanting to take on leadership roles in accounting. In this feature Christine A. Funkhouser, CPA, and Gergana Lipidakova, CPA, offer practical tips for women aspiring to leadership positions within the profession.

Sep 19, 2023, 12:41 PM by Heather Demshock, CPA, CMA

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting is an area the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants has identified as in need of ethics clarity.

Sep 11, 2023, 17:39 PM by Amanda S. Marcy, CPA, DBA

Feedback – both positive and negative – is critical to self-awareness and personal and professional growth, especially for emerging CPAs.

Sep 11, 2023, 17:38 PM by Michael De Stefano, CPA

One would think the CFO is a fixture at board meetings of small businesses. This is not always so. Find out why it is vital that they be a regular presence at these board meetings.

Sep 11, 2023, 16:07 PM by Ibolya Balog, CPA, CGMA

Information technology is now integral to the provision of client services. So, securing information is a must, even as it becomes more challenging, particularly for small and midsize accounting firms.

Sep 5, 2023, 07:00 AM by J. L. “John” Alarcon, CPA, CGMA, CITP, and Robert Kugel, CFA

The state of cash flow management has changed. This feature looks at the new technology being adopted in this rapidly evolving environment.

Jun 29, 2023, 15:29 PM by Carolyn BryNildsen, CPA

With the advent of Pooled Employer Plans, smaller businesses can join together to offer retirement benefits to employees. Like all plans, PEPs require auditing, but this new offering has a few more quirks than you might expect, explains Carolyn BryNildsen, CPA.

Jun 22, 2023, 16:17 PM by Matthew Schiavone, CPA, CISSP, CISA, and Brian Kirk, CPA, CISA

A new information security standard has been released by the International Standards Organization (ISO). Matthew Schiavone, CPA, CISSP, CISA, and Brian Kirk, CPA, CISA, explain what is expected regarding the new standard.

Jun 22, 2023, 15:49 PM by Meredith Thornton, CPA, MST, Michael Tighe, CPA, MST, and Howard Braithwaite, CPA, MST

When acquiring an S corporation, there are unique issues to be dealt with surrounding the target’s current status as an S corporation. Meredith Thornton, CPA, MST, Michael Tighe, CPA, MST, and Howard Braithwaite look at how the F reorg. helps put this difficulty aside.

Jun 16, 2023, 07:00 AM by Michael McAllister, CPA, CITP, CISA

Cybersecurity is a new expectation that has been added to a finance professional’s long list of responsibilities. Michael McAllister, CPA, CITP, CISA, shares one way to keep cybersecurity front of mind is to remember these ABCs – accountability, basic controls, and communication.

Jun 15, 2023, 14:11 PM by Kim Brown, CPA

Kim Brown, CPA, discusses the importance of mindful leadership and its importance to upping your employee retention ability.

Jun 13, 2023, 16:36 PM by David D. Wagaman, CPA, and Jerry Maginnis, CPA

David D. Wagaman, CPA, and Jerry Maginnis, CPA, revisit their 2016 prescient feature on the difficulties within the accounting pipeline and how it has now devolved into a full-blown crisis.

Jun 1, 2023, 10:01 AM by Maureen P. Fitzgerald, JD

When a client decides to part ways with you and requests the return of his or her records, do you know your obligations to comply with this request? Don’t worry if you don’t. There is guidance readily available.

Mar 14, 2023, 16:43 PM by Ibi Balog, CPA, CGMA

Ibi Balog, CPA, CGMA, explains how the accounting profession is beginning to better understand neurodiversity and the contributions it brings to the working world.

Mar 14, 2023, 16:38 PM by Anna J. Johnson-Snyder, CPA, CFE

Anna J. Johnson-Snyder, CPA, CFE, shares her research on quiet quitting and discusses how leaders and managers can combat this troubling work phenomenon and improve engagement and retention among younger employees.

Mar 14, 2023, 07:01 AM by Raymond J. Michaud

Insight into establishing best practices to prepare for unforeseen litigation, stressing the need for practitioners to document all correspondence and exchanges.