5 steps towards a solid sales and marketing strategy

Just as no ship would sail without navigational tools, no successful professional services firm would attempt to grow their business without a solid sales and marketing strategy.


BDO managing partner receives ALPFA 'Lifetime Achievement' award

Alfredo Cepero was honored by the Association of Latino Professionals for America for his commitment to diversity in the profession.


Scope creep: How to stop it before it starts

I’ve always wondered if others see me as a bit of a “yes person.” I work hard, and I’m proud that the individuals and teams I work with consider me a team player. But always being on deck to help has not always served me well.


IRS didn’t obey federal policy when deploying cloud service

The Internal Revenue Service doesn’t have a cloud technology strategy and didn’t adhere to federal government policy when it implemented a cloud service, according to a new report.


Firms on the move: Friedman celebrates first ‘Gives Back Day’

CalCPA awards three individuals and one firm; Baker Tilly to host ‘Hot Topics seminar;’ and more news from CPA offices across the country.


People on the move: Kernutt Stokes names new MP

Citrin Cooperman adds two partners and a principal; LBMC promotes 19 professionals to senior; and other recent hires, promotions and personnel news from firms across the country.


Apple said to be close to deal protecting Ireland in EU tax fight

The arrangement would hold roughly $17 billion in a fund while the tech company appeals a ruling.


Cognitive computing will transform the accounting profession

From audits to tax work, smarter machines will change everything accountants do.


Are you capitalizing on the trusted business advisor opportunity?

Many of the larger CPA firms have not delivered on the trusted business advisor promise. Nor will they in the foreseeable future.


M&A roundup: Whisman Giordano merges in Haggerty; Ashby joins ATA; Vaco acquires Lannick

Firms are combining forces in the U.S. and Canada.