Small firms face familiar challenges in unprecedented times
Small firms face familiar challenges in unprecedented times What’s keeping you up at night as a firm owner? Listen to this clip from the AICPA’s Septe...
Small Firm Philosophy podcast
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Welcome to the American Institute of CPAs’ Small Firm Philosophy podcast series. We'll talk with leaders from small accounting firms across the country about their philosophies on running a successful practice in today's rapidly changing environment. Hear about topics including, supporting a strong firm culture, running a virtual firm, providing services to a niche industry like the craft brewery business, planning ahead for succession and successfully implementing mergers and acquisitions.
Technology: Oxygen for your small firm
“Technology: it’s just oxygen. It’s the tools that are available to us and some of us breathe it better than others.” Listen as Byron Patrick, CPA and...
Engage your staff and increase accountability in your small firm
“The average person spends about two hours per day in drama…and lack of accountability is one of the sources of drama”. Listen to this excerpt from th...
Developing the next generation of small firm leadership
The AICPA’s Private Companies Practice Section (PCPS) CPA Firm Top Issues Survey has identified developing the next generation of firm leadership as a...
Less complex entities in the limelight for small firms
The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) has issued an exposure draft on auditing the financial statements of Less Complex Ent...
Protect your small firm with a Practice Continuation Agreement
As highlighted in the Succession Planning Survey, small firms know they need a Practice Continuation Agreement (PCA) yet less than 10% have one in pla...
Quality management in the spotlight for small firms
The ASB’s proposed quality management standards are open for comments through Aug. 31. But small firms can get a head start on understanding the impli...
Hitting the right notes in small firm client service
How did small firms keep up with the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and other business relief programs to sup...
Small firm tax season recap
How did small firms cope with another tax season layered with business relief efforts, COVID, and filing extensions? Listen as Carl Peterson, CPA, CGM...
Advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in small firms
Do you want to promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts in your firm but don’t know where to start? Listen as Crystal Cooke, Director of...