Ed Mendlowitz

Staff recruitment, training, retention and work conditions are neglected, but should be top areas of concern.

Presenting CPE programs is satisfying, helps sharpen your knowledge, is great for networking with colleagues, and sometimes there are unintended consequences.

"I'm so glad tax season is over!" is a phrase often heard from accountants. Why would anyone would say this?

If you were designing a CPA practice from scratch, what would you do about tax season? Keep it as is, make some changes or possibly eliminate it?

Is this a fantasy situation, a made-up story or the reality in your firm?

Due diligence and caution are important when evaluating investment opportunities and business plans that are being pitched.

Tax season usually is the most stressful period of the year for accountants. Staying calm will help you, your clients and staff.

Take the long view with your practice and don't miss any opportunity to train a staff person properly, as shown in these three anecdotes.

Part of growing is for your staff to also grow. That growth comes when they are empowered to take charge, supervise, and make decisions.

What happens when a client has a misconception about the value of their business and hopes to sell it?