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today's features

super-sized: meet the new “cliftonlarsonallen”

screen shot 2011-11-01 at 2.58.08 pm — the new map

deal creates new top 10 cpa firm; top 3 in wealth management.

clifton gunderson and larsonallen, each already among the top 20 largest firms in the u.s., are breaking into the top 10 with a merger. the new firm will be named cliftonlarsonallen as of jan. 2, 2012.

at that size, the new firm will vie with bdo, cbiz and crowe horwath in billings.

at least five years of “crazier” to come.

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the need for leadership, succession pressures, and bench strength are driving today’s merger mania, says carl george, the legendary chief executive of clifton gunderson. but smart, agile firms can still compete effectively, he says. and this may be the type of economy to do it in.

charts & graphs

accountants’ job optimism hits new low

index hits recessionary levels.

a leading gauge of confidence among finance and accounting professionals has hit its lowest level since early 2009.

but 61 percent are confident in the future of their current employer, up from 56 percent in the previous quarter.

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outlook & analysis

politics trumps common sense at fasb

faf rejects independent private-company rule-making panel: just “politics and turf?”

by john sharbaugh
texas society of cpas

a couple weeks ago, the financial accounting foundation issued a proposal to create a new private company standards improvement council responsible for determining whether exceptions to gaap should be allowed for private companies in appropriate situations. any recommendations from this new pcsic would have to be ratified by fasb before they would become effective.

leadership

is ‘expertise’ blocking innovation at your firm?

and five areas where innovation will produce significant results

by l. gary boomer

accounting firms generally are not who you think of when you mention “innovation,” yet many firms excel at innovation and there is a pattern to their success.

client service opportunities

5 strategies and 13 tactics for client retention

special report the new war for clients — click for the special report

step 1: start showing how much you care.

by krista remer and jennifer wilson
convergencecoaching

so, what does it really take to retain clients?

here are a few ideas that could help you focus on what really matters most to your clients:

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outlook & analysis

top tech habits of high-performing firms

xcm seven habits of highly successful firms cpa2biz — click for free download

study by bay street group finds common attitudes and behaviors at high performing firms that serve as benchmarks for success.

accounting firms that successfully achieve their stated goals share common attitudes and behaviors toward technology adoption, according to a new study by bay street group llc, publisher of 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间.

the study supports a strong relationship between high performance and a firm’s view of technology as a strategic asset, and uncovers significant gaps between high- and low- performing firms in key areas that can serve as a guide for success.

busy season management

seven tech lessons for busy season

it’s the best time to learn the tough lessons to apply next year.

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with busy season a frenzy, most professionals keep their heads down and their noses to the grindstone.

but if you’re in management, you can’t afford to waste the once-a-year opportunity to take notes on what’s working, what’s not and what to do about it before the next busy season.

with that in mind, roman h. kepczyk, cpa.citp, lists seven tech tends to watch: read more →

outlook & analysis

the top ten things the aicpa wants you to know about ‘the future of the profession’

aicpa horisons 2025 cvr — click to download

the forecast: challenging, but cheerful.

after a year-long project gathering comments from 75,000 of some 350,000 members, the aicpa has released a long-awaited study on the future of the profession.

the report, cpa horizons 2025, identifies “global and local trends and the steps cpas can take to plan for the challenges and leverage the opportunities the future will hold,” according to the aicpa.

outlook & analysis

bookkeeping rates show broad advances

survey shows unexpected strength in pricing and collections.

the results are in. average rates and fees for standard bookkeeping tasks are higher this year.

remember, these results are just the tip of the iceberg. here is your first look at the final results. read more →

management

five tips to manage your ‘overwhelm’ level

even a few hours a week to start will be a big relief, from the creator of the accountant's accelerator.

charts & graphs

2012 starting salaries rise 3.5%

after years of layoffs, large and regional accounting firms are hiring.

client service opportunities

four tough client service problems

and dozens of possible solutions from staffers…

at a recent staff workshop, there was a brainstorming session to answer some key questions about what constitutes excellence in client service. four questions were placed on the table:

1. how can we make it easier for our clients to do business with us?

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outlook & analysis

cfos increasingly fearful about economic outlook

screen shot 2011-10-13 at 10.34.55 am — source: deloitte via www.g005e.com

corporate hiring plans go from dreary to dismal.

worried by economic crises and gridlocked political systems, about 53% of cfos surveyed by deloitte say they are losing faith in the economic outlook, a dramatic change from 32% in the previous quarter.