Art of Accounting: Rethinking expert generalists

A few months ago I suggested that becoming an expert generalist as a niche was a possible career track for someone in a larger firm. I received a lot of feedback that caused me to rethink the column, and I have.


Mercer hedge fund tax dispute moves to IRS appeals office

A tax dispute involving Renaissance Technologies, the hedge fund firm whose co-chief executive officer is a prominent backer of President Donald Trump, is advancing to a new phase.


ACCA debuts new education module on ethics and professional skills

The redesigned section is geared at preparing potential Chartered Certified Accountants for the new strategic professional exam.


House said to consider five-year phase-in for corporate tax cut

House tax writers are discussing a gradual phase-in for the corporate tax-rate cut that President Donald Trump and Republican leaders want—a schedule that would have the rate reach 20 percent in 2022, according to a member of the chamber’s tax-writing committee and a person familiar with the discussions.


Objective CPAs should oversee elections

Who better than accountants to bring clarity, professionalism and ethics to voting?


Nov. 1, 2027: A day in the life of the future accountant

Technology is going to radically reshape the profession in the next decade.


Pathways to Growth: Want to land that big fish?

Or do you just want to carp about the one that got away?


The Spirit of Accounting: Why are we still so critical of the financial accounting status quo?

In the second of a series of articles, Profs. Miller and Bahnson explore a new paradigm for corporate reporting.


Think before you build

Is a financial planning practice right for you?


Build a strong firm culture

Pay attention to three critical elements: doctrine, leadership and ritual.