The Hand of Private Equity in Accounting Firms Private equity is reaching into the accounting world, but why—and what’s the trade-off for CPA firms?

Planning for Your Last Busy Season Whether you look forward to two more busy seasons or 20, you should start planning today for a practice transition or sale that realizes the true value of your hard work.

Generation Entrepreneur: How Millennial CPAs Are Building Their Own Businesses Millennials are turning their backs on the 9-to-5 corporate grind to become their own bosses in record numbers. Here, four young CPAs share how they did it and what it takes to make it as an entrepreneur today.

Are We Fulfilling Our Roles as Leaders? Leadership is hard—that’s not a reason for a lack of proactive leadership.

Next-Gen Transitions: Building a Firm That Lasts The inevitable outcome of building a successful CPA firm is handing the reins to the next leader. Three experts share their insights into making that transition a success.

How to Build a Client Base You Love Take these four steps to build a client base that you love working with and that appreciates you deeply as well.

Stop Planning and Start Living a Succession Lifestyle Succession planning should be more than a last-minute search for a leader’s replacement; it should be an intrinsic part of the culture that firms practice every day.

6 Reasons Your Professional Services Firm Needs an App If you haven’t accounted for the boom in mobile and internet-based tech, it’s time for a reality check.

The Power of Niche Accounting and Advisory Services You might need convincing, but it’s true: Narrowing your focus can actually expand your client base and help your firm flourish.