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etienne: decoupling deib – a nuanced approach | arc

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accounting arc 
with donny shimamoto
center for accounting transformation

jina etienne, cpa, cgma, cde, stands out as a beacon of change in the constantly evolving landscape of the accounting profession. as a cpa and certified diversity executive, etienne has dedicated her career to fostering inclusive cultures within accounting firms. in this accounting episode, etienne shares her journey and insights into the critical importance of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (deib) in the workplace. 

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etienne’s career trajectory is anything but conventional. after spending over two decades in traditional cpa roles, etienne pivoted toward a focus on deib. “i still think of myself as a recovering cpa,” she quips. today, she collaborates with accounting firms to create environments where all employees feel safe and valued, with a strong emphasis on psychological safety and intentionality. 

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audit & assurance

audit firms nervous about new tech

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a “speed revolution” is on the way. are you ready?

by 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 research

“progressive technology” is about to boom.

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but are audit firms on the cusp of the boom-to-be? apparently not. a thomson reuters survey of audit firms finds that there’s still a big gap between ambition and execution. only 14 percent of auditors in the u.s. can brag that a “digital transformation” is well under way at their firms, though another 35 percent say they are starting to implement progressive tech.
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audit & assurance

say adios to audit fee pressure

what client goes out for an audit proposal when their auditor provides relevant advice and useful suggestions?  

by alan anderson, cpa
transforming audit for the future

your client likely engaged your firm for an audit because they need an audit. but what is it that they want? they don’t want a stack of paper delivered months after year-end. like anyone else, they focus on “what’s in it for me?” or wiifm.

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they want relevant ideas that will help them improve their businesses. they want to learn from you about your experience with others in their industry or in a similar situation. they want a relationship with you to talk about their business in plain english. they want someone who can explain the accounting standards and how they impact how they report their results.

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marketing & sales

the irs tidal wave is here

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what you need to know now.

by eric green

for over a year now, we’ve been saying that the irs was properly funded and warned it would unleash a tidal wave of work. we also warned you that we would be dealing with all sorts of untrained employees. the bad news, at least for clients, is that day has come.

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the good news for tax pros is that with this wave of enforcement spells opportunities for representation work. what you do still have to navigate is the impact of untrained employees, who are creating their own set of challenges.
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