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Is Your CPA Firm Prepared for a Cyberattack?
It’s no longer a question of “if” you’ll be impacted by a cyberattack, but “when.” Being prepared and taking the necessary precautions are more critical than ever to protect your firm and your clients.
Donating an Andy Warhol? What to Know When Seeking a Charitable Tax Deduction
Gifting appreciated artwork, other collectibles can provide donors with significant tax deductions—but they should brush up on the rules first.
Illinois’ Cannabis Industry: What Accountants Need to Know
As more states move to legalize marijuana, accounting professionals must stay ahead of the curve to help serve this unique, complex niche.
It’s All About Relevance
My theory: Becoming more relevant to businesses will make becoming a CPA more relevant to today’s career seekers.
2022 General Election: Ignore the Ground Noise
Here are some campaign season highlights to help you decipher the real messages ahead of the November general election.
Avoiding the ‘Retired’ Partner Problem
Here’s how to get CPA firm partners destined to hold on until the bitter end to loosen their grip and successfully hand off their firms to the next generation.
How to Build a Value Creation Mindset
CPAs should use these strategies to build value creation, a vital element of success, into their daily routines.
Sink or Swim? Getting Onboarding Right at Your Firm
A bit more empathy and effort from business leaders can go a long way in ensuring the fresh faces joining their firms keep their heads above water.
The CPA's Guide to PEOs
With expanding employee benefits being a key component of recruiting and retention in a challengingly tight labor market, smaller organizations need an edge to compete against larger counterparts. A professional employer organization might be their answer.
The Back-to-the-Office Experience
What is and isn’t working as people trickle back into the office in a post-pandemic world? Three CPA firm partners weigh in on why listening to staff is more important than ever as we try to get back to business as usual.
Making the Jump From Hybrid-Ready to Hybrid-Enhanced
Corporate boards have a responsibility to ensure company leaders are prepared to effectively lead in hybrid work environments.
The Self-Employed Need Retirement Plans: CPAs Can Help
They come to us for business advice, so why not retirement advice? As the number of entrepreneurs grows, CPA firms can grow with them by providing needed personal financial planning advice.
5 Tips for Leading a Hybrid Workforce
Performance, productivity, and … proximity bias? Leaders navigating hybrid work environments have new risks to watch for when trying to level up their leadership skills.
How to Fortify Your Organization Against Fraud
Companies lose billions of dollars to fraud each year—yours need not be one of them.
Did Illinois’ Landmark Sales Tax Legislation Level the Field?
Reviewing the Leveling the Playing Field for Illinois Retail Act 18 months after passage shows its impact depends on which team is on the field.
5 Steps for Establishing ESG Reporting Processes
Corporate finance professionals are increasingly being called on to lead companies’ ESG reporting processes. Here’s how to get it right.
Accounting Is More Than Technical Ability
CPAs must reach beyond technical training to protect their relevance and position themselves for long-term career success as client and company demands change.
How to Cook Up Tasty Training for Your Team
Continuing professional education might be required for your accounting and finance staff, but that doesn’t mean it needs to be bland. Here’s how to spice up your team’s professional development.
IN PLAY: William K. Flowers, CPA
The Illinois CPA Society’s 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award winner has built a legacy by creating harmony between his passions and his profession.
GEN NEXT: 4 Steps for Developing Initiatives That Move the Needle
These simple steps can help you turn your passion and desire for making a positive change in the accounting profession into a reality.
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