Eyes on the Prize: M&As, Leadership Changes Present Growth Opportunities Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity among CPA firms has been on a wild run over the past few years. While these deals are often great for leaders at the top, what about the rest? Experienced M&A leaders offer suggestions on how staff can use these transitional changes to their advantage.

Diversity in Accounting? Still a Long Way to Go Minorities make up more accounting graduates and new hires than ever before, but more needs to be done to make the CPA profession truly diverse.

3 Steps for Being a Modern Accountant and Controller Corporate finance professionals need a mindset change if they’re going to handle all their traditional tasks while meeting modern business demands.

IN PLAY: Brian E. Daniell, CPA Personal connections and endless “carrots” have grounded this Illinois CPA Society Board of Directors member in his local, downstate community.

What Young Professionals Want From Your Firm Understanding the wants and needs of today’s young professionals is key to building a sustainable talent pipeline for your firm of tomorrow.

The Dos and Don’ts of Disengaging Terminating a client relationship can be a difficult, emotional process for all involved. But with the proper blueprint, it doesn’t have to be.

How Workplace Culture Is Shifting and Why Your Organization Should Care From working from home to casual dress codes and overall employee flexibility, the pandemic has brought about a whole new normal for the workplace. Firms unwilling to consider or adapt to these cultural shifts may be at risk for falling behind.

It’s All About Relevance My theory: Becoming more relevant to businesses will make becoming a CPA more relevant to today’s career seekers.

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.