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October 13, 2021

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More women becoming partners and principals at firms

By Joanne Cleaver       3 min read

Women have achieved the milestone of 32% of partners and principals, in aggregate, for the 41 firms that participated this year in research by AFWA's Accounting MOVE Project.  View story →

Black accountants confront racism from co-workers and clients

By Michael Cohn       3 min read

A study published by the American Accounting Association found that participants shared similar experiences with stereotyping, insensitivity and disrespect. View story →

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The perception problem in accounting

By Daniel Hood      

Former AICPA chair Kimberly Ellison-Taylor discusses the misconceptions about the profession that it needs to correct. View story →

4 changes that will stick with accounting long after the pandemic is over

By Justin Hatch      

The COVID-19 pandemic’s far-reaching effects have touched every industry around the world, and CPAs are not immune.  View story →

How to shift to advisory services

By Jody Padar       4 min read

As the conversations around advisory keep getting louder, firms will need to figure out how they want to fit into this movement.  View story →

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Accountant confidence in economic recovery lost momentum in Q3

By Michael Cohn       2 min read

Global confidence among accountants in the economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic declined in the third quarter of the year, especially in North America. View story →

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BDO merges in Lowery

By Michael Cohn       2 min read

The deal expands the BDO Wealth Advisors business. View story →

IMA sets up sustainability task force

By Michael Cohn       2 min read

The Sustainable Business Management Global Task Force will speak about sustainability issues on behalf of the management accounting profession, accountants and finance professionals.  View story →

U.S. nears deals with countries on eliminating digital taxes

By Christopher Condon       2 min read

The Biden administration said it’s close to securing agreements from a number of countries on withdrawing their so-called digital service taxes. View story →

Global tax deal faces emerging hurdle in U.S.

By Christopher Condon       4 min read

As governments celebrate another advance toward a global tax accord, an obscure legal question in the U.S. threatens to tear it apart. View story →

In the blogs: Attack and conquer

By Jeff Stimpson       4 min read

How to network; testing cyber defense; Pandora the explorer; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers. Read story →

Art of Accounting: Checklist for an exit plan for business owners

By Edward Mendlowitz       6 min read

Even with no desire to sell or end the business, planning can present a way the owner could exit on their own terms. Read story →

IRS TE/GE division sets priorities for 2022

By Michael Cohn       6 min read

The Internal Revenue Service’s Tax Exempt and Government Entities division is making plans for next fiscal year in hopes that Congress will provide more funding. Read story →

Is your accounting ready for the cloud?

By Gregg Genovese       4 min read

Businesses are turning to cloud-based solutions, but may end up facing roadblocks due to limitations in software.  Read story →

Global tax overhaul advances as 136 nations sign on

By William Horobin and Isabel Gottlieb       1 min read

Nations resolved key differences over the level of a global minimum rate and an end to new digital taxes. Read story →

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