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June 2018 Article Archives

Former CPAFMA National Chair to Head DFK Canada

Former CPAFMA National Chair to Head DFK Canada

Published June 26, 2018

The head of one of the best performing accounting firms in North America and former National Chair of the CPA Firm Management Association has been appointed President of DFK Canada.  Nigel Jacobs, CEO of Taylor Leibow, is the new leader of the national group of DFK International, the top ten global accountancy association. He officially took over from Andrew Logan, Senior Partner of Teed Saunders Doyle, at the annual conference of DFK ...

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CPAFMA Announces 2018-2019 Leadership Team

CPAFMA Announces 2018-2019 Leadership Team

Published June 8, 2018

CPAFMA's 2018 Nominating Committee, chaired by Janine Zirrith, PAFM with Wilkin & Guttenplan, P.C. in East Brunswick, NJ, recently presented their slate of officers and directors to the organization's National Board for ratification. The slate was unanimously accepted. The following members of CPAFMA have been nominated by the Nominating Committee to serve as officers for a one-year term or directors for a three-year term, ...

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Comparing Cyber Insurance Policies

Comparing Cyber Insurance Policies

Published June 8, 2018

Cyber coverage is a growing area of business for the insurance industry. Originally the market for this coverage was limited to a handful of Lloyd’s syndicates and specialty insurers, but now the number of insurers willing to provide this protection exceeds 40 carriers. Because most cyber insurance policies do not use a standardized Insurance Services Office, Inc. (ISO) contract, each insurer’s policy is different. Additionally, ...

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What Happens in Vegas Doesn't Need to Stay in Vegas!

What Happens in Vegas Doesn't Need to Stay in Vegas!

Published June 8, 2018

Are you ready to get your mind blown away? AICPA Engage 2018 will be an amazing experience for everyone who attends with limitless possibilities. Not only will you be able to attend the many incredible sessions that CPAFMA has to offer, you will also be able to rub elbows with some of the brightest minds in the profession. You'll experience a robust, thoughtful agenda from start to finish. It's up to you to apply what you gain into technical ...

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Top 10 Accounting Firm IT Survey Surprises

Top 10 Accounting Firm IT Survey Surprises

Published June 8, 2018

The following article was published by CPA Practice Advisory on the survey "surprises". The CPA Firm Management Association (CPAFMA.org) conducted its 2018 IT Survey to identify information technology trends in the medium and larger firms representative of their membership. Many technology trends begin in medium and larger firms where their worth is proven and eventually flow through to smaller firms after adoption and best practices have ...

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