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Common misconceptions about selling a practice
- 01 Sep 2023
- Sherif Boctor
Selling an accounting practice is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for most practice owners. Since it is such a rare event, sellers need to be aware of some key misconceptions about the process, says Sherif Boctor.
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The succession advisor: Don't use a multiplier to value a business
- 24 Jun 2023
- Gene Marks
Advice on using valuation multipliers across different industries and sectors based on historical sales data. The author includes information on typical strategies for valuing an accounting firm for sale and ultimately questions whether the multiplier method should be the primary way to value a business.
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Smarter ways to buy an accounting firm
- 14 Mar 2023
- Blake Oliver
There are more good accounting firms than ever looking to sell. It's never been easier to acquire complementary firms into your practice if you take the right approach, says Michael Ly, founder of US accounting and tax firm Reconciled. After integrating three successful acquisitions in just two years, he shares some lessons learned along the way.
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Improving finance and accounting software
- 25 Oct 2022
- Craig Le Clair
Article explores the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in improving operations in finance and accounting (F&A). The F&A processes that may be empowered by AI technology include audit analytics, order to cash, procure to pay and financial planning. The areas in which AI in F&A needs further development include contract analytics, accounts reconciliation, automated closing and expense management.
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'A solution for every firm'
- 01 Oct 2021
- Ted Needleman
Article looks at the options for client and firms applications to be cloud hosted, cloud-based or software as a service.
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The common denominator: Excel
- 01 Aug 2021
- Jennifer M. Cainas, Tracie L. Miller-Nobles, Wendy Tietz
Despite the variety of software tools available nowadays, being able to use Excel is still a critical, foundational skill for accounting and finance graduates. The article highlights resources for academics integrating Excel into the accounting curriculum.
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Taking a look into the future
- 01 Aug 2021
- Ted Needleman
Article looks at how data analytics and forecasting tools are critical for the accountancy firms of tomorrow.
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Text analytics and the accounting profession
- 01 Jul 2021
- John Alarcon, Liu Yue, Kevin C Moffatt, Sheneya Wilson
Article discuss the latest trends in text analytics in the accounting profession where firms are using text analytics software in accounting, auditing, tax, and business advisory for automation, compliance assurance, fraud detection, or planning purposes.
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Technology's growing impact on accounting
- 22 Apr 2021
- Jody Padar
Article discusses digital transformation and what it can do for an accountancy firm
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Mergers and acquisitions in the accounting profession
- 01 Mar 2021
- Mark Butler
New technologies and the demand for 'one stop shop' advice present opportunities for Irish accounting firms who are open to growing their business through mergers and acquisitions, says Mark Butler.
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A data driven approach to the pandemic
- 01 Sep 2020
- Hirav Shah, Loreal Jiles
The article discusses how management accountants and other professionals are leveraging new technologies like data analytics to resolve issues created by the COVID-19 pandemic in their professions. Also cited are the digital strategies that can be used by professionals and businesses like cloud computing, Internet of Things (IoT), big data, and natural language processing, and how data analytics can be used in sectors like healthcare, finance and accounting, and retail.
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The path to industry 4.0 implementation
- 01 Jun 2020
- Paul Juras, Lauren Johnson
Article describes 'Industry 4.0'- the revolution in the companies do business which is occurring at a faster pace than any transformation in business history. This revolution is all about connectedness and will impact the roles of accounting and finance professionals.
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First steps into a larger world
- 01 Nov 2019
- Antoinette Alexander
Firms and experts share best practices for moving an accounting practice into the cloud.
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The application of business valuation services in financial reporting, tax compliance, and litigation
- 01 Nov 2019
- Frank Kiepura
As US Certified Public Accountants continue to expand into providing advisory services, one area of interest is business valuation services.
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Driving digital finance
- 01 Nov 2019
- Brandee Bible
The article discusses the role of the accounting and finance team in achieving digital transformation to help companies succeed.
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Online accounting software: three firms share their journeys into the cloud
- 01 Apr 2019
- Ranica Arrowsmith
The article presents case studies of accounting firms who were successful through technology using cloud computing software. Software services included payroll management, servicing remote clients, and doing bill payment, software products included Xero, QuckBooks Online, and Sage Business Cloud Accounting.
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Firm leaders look to technology to drive future change
- 01 Apr 2019
- Daniel Hood
The article focuses on the role of technology in bringing change to the delivery of accounting and consulting services. Topics discussed include technologies include blockchain, artificial intelligence, and robotic automation, digital services include cyber-security, IT advisory services, and data analytics services, and increasing the competence and skill of professionals.
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Persona based formula for change: using models of important accountant behaviors, companies can provide opportunities for their employees to thrive
- 01 Nov 2018
- Isaac Tucker
The article discusses the significant change faced by accounting and finance groups as companies move toward digital transformation. Topics discussed include the ways that companies can provide opportunities for their people to thrive and contribute as they undergo change, the different models of important accountant behaviors, and the need to form a team that will put theory into real-world practice.
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Digital transformation for today's CPA firms
- 01 Oct 2018
- David Sharp
The article discusses digital transformation for accounting firms in the U.S. as of October 2018. The accounting sector reportedly face cultural and practical barriers to digital adoption as it is led by an older workforce and is struggling to attract younger talents. Also discussed are the investments needed for digital transformation and its benefits.
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If you lose your data you lose your firm
- 01 Jun 2018
- Raninca Arrowsmith
The article discusses how American accounting firm Geris Zebarth has survived after its servers, as well as its backup servers, completely failed with secondary hard drive had failed as well. It reports that the firm's full-time accountant Mike Stefanski's use of cloud hosting provides data backup services
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Moving into the mainstream
- 01 May 2018
- Antoinette Alexander
Article discussing how cloud computing is helping accountants find security, reliability, and opportunity in the their accounting work.
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Cloud accounting just gets better: and now it's getting ready to embrace artificial intelligence
- 01 Jan 2018
- Ted Needleman
The article discusses the prosperity of cloud computing in the accounting field with the advent of the cloud-based accounting software, where the technology is adopting artificial intelligence (AI) based innovative approaches. Topics discussed include expansion of cloud accounting in the data mining area, the importance of software integration and availability of cloud-based applications on subscription basis.
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The many faces of practice management
- 01 Feb 2017
- Ted Needleman
This article discusses the use of practice management software. It offers a definition of practice management and tackles the tasks under the practice management umbrella. Categories of features and functions of practice management systems include the accounts receivable function, customer relationship management and workflow management.
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Flexibility as a retention tool
- 01 Feb 2017
- Ken Tysiac
The article discusses the 2016 Management of an Accounting Practice (MAP) survey regarding the flexible working arrangements offered by certified public accounting (CPA) firms.
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Technical debt: is your firm underwater?
- 01 Dec 2016
- L. Gary Boomer
A look at the broad business and technological implications of technical debt for accounting firms and their clients. The article suggests some steps firms can take to manage technical debt.
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The Power of financial automation
- 01 Dec 2016
- Susan Parcells
The article focuses on the need to automate tedious, manual accounting work which consume the time and effort of accountants. The efficiency and effectiveness resulting from automation free accountants to focus on analysis and input, the reason accountants pursued the profession in the first place. Three powerful approaches for using finance automation to transform the way accounting and finance function in an organization are described.
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Make or buy?
- 01 Nov 2016
- Michael Blake
The article offers ideas for accountants on to determine the price of an accounting firm in an acquisition. Several important factors to consider when pricing firms during mergers including the assumption of liabilities, enrollment of new partners into the compensation program, and the guaranteed minimum compensation levels, are discussed. Suggestion for accounts to refresh the fundamental laws of valuation and the substitution principle to make an accurate estimate of the process is offered..
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How to keep clients after an accounting practice sale
- 01 Sep 2016
- Harry L. Olson
Looks at the seller's perspective on lowering transitional risks, how the seller should communicate with their clients, and the need for the buyer to minimize change for clients in the first years after closing.
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Navigating the path to success in accounting practice sales
- 01 Jul 2016
- Harry L Olson
The article discusses the importance of knowing how to avoid major hazards in accounting practice. It explains the protection of the seller's confidentiality and the strongest confidentiality procedures. It suggests avoiding due diligence prior to accepting an offer, avoiding premature announcements to employees and clients, and discusses the importance of competition for keeping the deal on track.
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The accidental accountant
- 01 Feb 2016
Richard Francis is a self-described 'accidental accountant' with a passion to transform the global accounting industry with his Spotlight Reporting software. NZBusiness Magazine finds out more about his mission and future plans for Spotlight Reporting.
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