and how much could it hurt the iasb? rob lewis (pictured) at financeweek.co.uk makes five great points: the iasb entered 2008 £3.5 million short of its annual budget… securing the remaining funding could prove difficult if cash-strapped financial institutions no … continued
why the end of busy season spells a new round of dealmaking. by rick telberg at large at one time, you could count on busy season to provide respite from mergers, acquisitions and talent snatches among cpa firms. but not … continued
turn problems into profits.
by rick telberg
every business has problem clients, but not everyone subscribes to the “customer is always right” philosophy. in fact, some businesses will actually fire such clients and report being happier and more successful for it.
cpa firms are often told to be strategic in prospecting for and selecting clients to help dodge such dysfunctional relationships-even when money is tight and all clients look like a gem. that’s easier said than done, of course. read more →
rene lacerte’s new company unveils pricing — with a special deal for accountants after helping to build quickbooks and launching paycycle, lacerte (yes, that lacerte family) is ramping up this new venture to handle payables and receivables, online, for small … continued
cpas see a generation with underfunded plans. by rick telberg at large not since the advent of the pill have so many baby boomers been caught with their pants down. so say the vast majority of cpas (albeit in other … continued
robert half releases “2008 salary guide” menlo park, ca (robert half international) — starting salaries for accounting and finance professionals are expected to increase an average of 4.3 percent in the coming year, according to the just-released 2008 salary guide … continued
do you have the character traits to succeed?
gerald riskin of edge international recalls the handful of dna markers that can predict success or failure. read more →
answer: business owners. but what’s the best way to reach them?
by rick telberg
ever wonder who makes the decision on which cpa firm to hire? when we asked whom cpas think the decision-maker is, only one clown said, “wife of owner rules.”
just about everybody else figured the decision-maker is the owner herself. or himself. about eight in 10 of respondents agreed on that.
only seven percent thought the cfo makes the decision, while five percent said it’s the ceo. read more →
most companies keep their cpa firms for at least five to 10 years. that’s loyalty.
by rick telberg
for the finance executive
here’s some good news for accounting firms: most companies stick with their cpa firms for at least five to 10 years. and they are loathe to change. the reasons are myriad. the inherent cost of switching — getting a new set of outside accountants up to speed — is certainly one. however, another, less tangible reason, cannot be denied: the vast majority of cpa firms develop strong and deep relationships with their clients.
and yet, there is some fragility in the relationship to which no cpa firm, or corporate finance manager, should turn a blind eye. a surprising number of corporate finance managers want more from their cpa firms. to add your voice to the discussion, join the study and get the results.
and therein lays the opportunity for competitive cpa firms and perceptive corporate finance managers. read more →
the tax, business and financial questions clients should be asking. by 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 research here are 101 questions that accountants, tax professionals, financial advisers and cpas can be asked. they cover many topics, including financial planning, tax strategies, business consulting, … continued