outlook & analysis

will staffing challenges change the definition of partner?

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businessman looking at question mark sketch on the wallrecruiting is only getting tougher.

by gary adamson
rosenberg map survey

most of my clients experienced one of their best years in 2016.

more from the map survey: be a consultant or be left behind | succession issues stalling some m&a | technology playing center stage in cpa profession
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profitability was at an all-time high and organic growth was better for most as compared with 2015.
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be a consultant or be left behind

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calendar pages turningproduct development will be critical.

by gale crosley
rosenberg map survey

the last decade was the decade of the industry. the next one is the decade of the service.

more from the map survey: succession issues stalling some m&a | firms focus on profitable growth, true leadership
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last year i highlighted the significant changes anticipated in our core services, mostly because of technology. since then, others have been writing about the topic, and firms are starting to sit up and take notice.
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be an advisor, not a robot

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robot office worker using computerpreparing for the future will require more face time.

by jeff pawlow
rosenberg map survey

take a look at www.willrobotstakemyjob.com and type in “accountant.” if you select “accountants and auditors” you see that there is a 94 percent chance r2-d2 will be counting cash instead of you sometime soon.

more from the map survey: succession issues stalling some m&a | firms focus on profitable growth, true leadership | survey: many firms in transition | technology playing center stage in cpa profession
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on the tax side? things get even grimmer with a 99 percent chance your job will be replaced by automated systems in the near future.
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succession issues stalling some m&a

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four businesspeople, left handshakeowner agreements are seeing updates.

by terry putney
rosenberg map survey

the level of activity we’re seeing in m&a deals is unprecedented.

more from the map survey: firms focus on profitable growth, true leadership | survey: many firms in transition | technology playing center stage in cpa profession
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many firms in larger markets are often approached directly by firms interested in discussing a merger. the days of discreetly pursuing an affiliation strategy appear to be waning.
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firms focus on profitable growth, true leadership

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coworkers discussing charts in officealso: retirees must transition the relationship, not just the work.

by allan koltin
rosenberg map survey

i see movement of “advanced” lateral talent. while lateral talent has always left the big 4 firms to pursue career opportunities with local, regional and middle-market national firms, it appears the movement of “advanced” talent is happening at a greater pace.

more from the map survey: survey: many firms in transition | technology playing center stage in cpa profession
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positions ranging from manager, senior manager, principal and partner are finding they can accomplish their career goals at a potentially accelerated pace at local, regional and national firms, while also enjoying the culture of these firms. in the past, this type of movement didn’t take place as often, as many of these individuals completely left public accounting when they left the big 4.
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technology playing center stage in cpa profession

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woman using midair interfacealso: retirees who want their buyouts had better transition their clients.

by marc rosenberg
rosenberg map survey

anyone knowledgeable about the state of the cpa firm industry would agree that technology is playing center stage

the potential of blockchain, artificial intelligence and data analytics is set to transform cpa firm technology in the same way that previous blockbuster inventions – pcs, laptops, the internet and software – did that almost instantly made obsolete the manual work cpas painstakingly performed for decades.

every year, the authors of the rosenberg map survey ask the industry’s top consultants to share their observations of what they are seeing at cpa firms. specifically, they are asked the following questions: read more →

the myth of the staff shortage

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new graduates hired by us cpa firms 1971-2016
new graduates hired by u.s. cpa firms, 1971-2016. (aicpa)

 

demand for new hires softens as college talent pipeline sets record.

by rick telberg
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the next generation of accountants in the collegiate pipeline set a record last year and remains at that level this year, even as firms appear to be backing off on expanding headcounts with new graduates, according to new research.

more in staffing & recruiting: marketing is not just for partners anymore  |   a simple way to dissolve the generational gap | accounting profession shows steady growth | growing and developing future leaders is a two-way street |   how accountingfly is revolutionizing the way cpas are hired | the 7 experiences millennials want from your firm | the culture of continuous improvement |   the 12 reasons your staff hates your firm | what commitment means now | how good is your network?

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cyber sleuths muscle accountants aside in forensic investigations

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chart of desirable skills
source: acfe

teams want more cyber-security experts than accountants.

by 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 research

fraud investigation teams are currently seeking or expecting to add people with skills in digital forensics and cybersecurity, according to a new benchmarking survey from the association of certified fraud examiners.

more: focus on cyber risk, not just security   |  you’re not tech-savvy if you’re not cyber-safe, too  |  survey: cybersecurity grows in importance  |  do you belong in cybersecurity?  |  why cpas need to worry about cyber crime (especially in tax season)  |  hackers using hotel wifi to spy, steal data

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interviewing tops the list of desirable skills, followed by litigation support, data analytics and social media snooping. forensic accounting comes in fifth. read more →

accounting profession shows steady growth

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bonus: our statistical snapshot.

by beth bellor

hiring in the accounting profession no longer racks up double-digit increases, but there’s growth in more areas than not.

more on jobs:

true diversity: the next frontier for the accounting industry | wages up, headcounts down at tax & accounting firms | accounting employment creeps back up | tax & accounting industry shows signs of slowdown | cpa firms post 5% growth rate

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soloists lead profession in mobile tech

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but most firms still keep their accountants desk-bound.

49 percent of solo cpas work 11 percent or more time from a location other than their office. <a href="//www.g005e.com/shop/afot/">source: accounting firm operations and technology survey</a>
49 percent of solo cpas work 11 percent or more time from a location other than their office. accounting firm operations and technology survey

by randy johnston and leslie garrett
accounting firm operations and technology survey

despite the increasing availability of cloud technology and mobile apps that ensure you can be instantly transported into your familiar desktop workspace while working remotely, accountants are still not working from everywhere, according to the 4th annual accounting firm operations and technology survey.

more survey results: how savvy cpas use the afot survey to make smarter business decisions | keep pace first, change will come (like it or not) | you’re not tech-savvy if you’re not cyber-safe, too | lions and tigers and blockchain and bots, oh my!
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