Attract and retain talent by understanding this paradigm shift. By Hitendra Patil Accountaneur Topmost thought leader Ronald J. Baker said, “The World Bank reports that 80 percent of the developed world’s wealth resides in human capital, illustrating that we’ve been in a knowledge economy since the 1950s. Yet most accounting firms are utilizing a business […]
SEPTEMBER 12, 2016 BY EDWARD MENDLOWITZ By my reckoning there are about 42,000 accounting firms in the United States, and 41,600 might be considered to be small.The No. 1 firm has revenues of about $16 billion with about 65,000 people. Number 100 has revenues of $35 million with about 175 people. Number 300 has about […]
SEPTEMBER 12, 2016 BY EDWARD MENDLOWITZ By my reckoning there are about 42,000 accounting firms in the United States, and 41,600 might be considered to be small.The No. 1 firm has revenues of about $16 billion with about 65,000 people. Number 100 has revenues of $35 million with about 175 people. Number 300 has about […]
SEPTEMBER 8, 2016 BY SCOTT GORDON It’s no secret that professional services firms house troves of hack-worthy data. Accountants, lawyers, consultants, recruiters, media, creative, IT and other service providers routinely access and share sensitive information to meet client needs—making them prime targets for cybercriminals and the ideal potential victims for data mishandling.In June, insurance giant […]
A consultant offers ugly truths and realistic remedies AUGUST 31, 2016 BY SALVATORE A. COLLEMI Ask any practicing CPA who cares about the profession, and they’ll tell you about the need for continuous improvements when it comes to a public accounting firm’s system of quality control policies and procedures.This need is at the very heart […]
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