Friends@Work
Friends are usually something associated with things after work, but they also play a critical role with all things at work. You’ve probably read from multiple sources that people don’t quit a job, they quit a boss. This statement emphasizes the importance of relationships – both good and bad – and their effect on the time we spend a majority of our waking hours doing – our careers. If you ...
Read MoreCPAFMA and INSIDE Public Accounting Need Your Help
CPAFMA has once again partnered with INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA) to sponsor and promote the 2016 IPA Firm Administration Survey. The survey covers administration costs, partnership issues, compensation, charge hours, utilization, business incentives, workflow and more. We would be grateful if you would consider participating in the survey, along with three other benchmarking surveys IPA provides to the profession. The deadline ...
Read MoreEngagement Letters for the Individual Tax Practitioner
Tighten language limiting your professional liability. Professional liability insurance carriers and defense attorneys have always proclaimed that engagement letters are one of the first lines of defense in a malpractice cause of action against a CPA. After all, when drafted properly, engagement letters form the basis for an enforceable contract and should have caveats unique to the scope of service provided, the amount of risk inherent in the ...
Read MoreMeet Kristin Holthus, CPA from Anton Collins Mitchell LLP
Read more about Kristin Holthus, CPA, Controller with Anton Collins Mitchell LLP (ACM), a Colorado-based firm. Kristin has been CPAFMA's Colorado Chapter President for the past two years. What is your hometown?Pinedale, Wyoming Where did you go to school?I have a BS degree in Accounting from the University of Wyoming with a Masters of Accountancy from the University of Denver. How did you get into accounting firm management?I ...
Read MoreBusy Season: Staying Connected and Having Fun!
We know all too well how the long days and weeks during spring busy season can take a toll on those who work in public accounting. Employee engagement and retention are even more challenging with the impact of workload compression. There is no shortage of articles on this topic but what does your firm actually do about employee retention and is it working? It’s no secret that employees want to spend more time with their family and ...
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