Although the field of accounting sometimes is seen as boring, the reality is that it is often on the cutting edge of new technological developments. For example, the personal computer revolution didn’t really pick up steam until the invention of …
In 2001, the Enron scandal erupted; by 2002, Arthur Anderson collapsed, and the Big Five Accounting firms became the Big Four. Even nearly twenty years on, this scandal and the ensuring collapse of one of the world’s most respected accounting …
In coffee shops and at dinner tables around the country, you’ll likely hear doom-and-gloom conversations about technology squeezing the American worker out of a job; conversations that speak to the evils of an increasingly automated nation capable of producing goods …
30—quite possibly the only number that leaves some aspiring CPAs scratching their head in bewilderment. So what could make a little ‘ol number unnerve the same people who make their money crunching columns packed with digits? When it’s the only …
As if going through the trauma of a major hurricane is not enough, having to file taxes on time can be a serious problem for people who suffered major losses. Realizing this, the IRS extended the tax deadlines for victims …
Millennials who want to be more fiscally savvy are more often looking for a little outside help. Smart accountants are stepping up and shifting their marketing to meet those needs. In the Internet age, the simple fact is that a …
Small tech start-ups have become one of the most fascinating phenomenons in business today, producing massive revenue quickly as the public catches on to a new app, website, or social media platform. A successful new piece of tech can turn …
In 2015 the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) reported that although nearly half of all new CPAs entering the field were women, only about 14% of women held partner or principal positions. So what’s being done to integrate more female …
Choosing a career in accounting requires education, experience and a long term commitment. If you are considering a career in accounting you want to be sure you have the skills required for success. One of the most important steps in …