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Younger workers to employers: Increase pay and social awareness
June 08, 2022
The latest annual Deloitte Gen Z and Millennial survey rates cost of living, climate change, and work/life balance among younger workers’ top concerns.
7 Core Skills of Great CFOs
June 06, 2022
Communication, data analysis, and tech savvy are just some of the core skills needed to further the company's mission.
CironeFriedberg's Adam O'Feeney Wins 40 Under Forty Award
June 06, 2022
Adam O’Feeney, CPA, and senior manager at CironeFriedberg, LLP, joins the prestigious list of accomplished awardees of the 2022 Fairfield County 40 Under Forty award.
Set Boundaries and Timelines Before Tax Season
June 06, 2022
When accountants and tax pros accept all client demands and fail to establish clear boundaries, they risk taking on more work than they can handle and typically at low pay. And during a crazy tax season, it’s far too easy to run yourself ragged and neglect your own needs.
How to Advise Clients Who Use Cryptocurrency
June 02, 2022
You might have business-owning clients who are using or thinking about using cryptocurrency in their business transactions, and these clients will need your expertise to deal with crypto tax compliance and to make strategic moves.
Is a career coach for you?
June 02, 2022
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, career coach Amber Setter worked with ambitious clients who were on an energetic career path, vying for promotions in their organizations by increasing productivity and working long hours.
24 Fun Pride Month Ideas for the Office in 2022
June 01, 2022
Celebrants in the US, Canada, Brazil, Hungary, Australia, and Greenland observe Pride month in June. Examples of Pride Month ideas for the office include LGBTQ+ historic sites and landmark visits, charity donations, and office decorations. These activities aim to help teams reflect on sexual orientation inequities. Pride Month office activities will also help your workforce make meaningful actions in eliminating workplace discrimination.
Crypto crater prompts new tax headaches
June 01, 2022
The plunging value of many cryptocurrencies and nonfungible tokens has led to worries about the tax implications faced by crypto investors and companies.
Plan For Your Last Busy Season
June 01, 2022
Even if your plans are years down the road, you must start mapping out an effective succession or transition plan early to enable you to realize the full value of the work you put into your firm.
Susan Martinelli of RSM US LLP Honored with CPA Society Leadership Award
May 31, 2022
The Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants (CTCPA) honored Susan A. Martinelli, CPA of Southington with the 2022 Jack Brooks Leadership Award recently at the CTCPA Annual Meeting.
IRS upgrades 'Where's My Refund' tool to track refunds for two years
May 25, 2022
The Internal Revenue Service has enhanced its “Where’s My Refund?” online tool, introducing a new feature this week that enables taxpayers to check the status of their current tax year and tax refunds for the two previous years, as the agency continues to come under fire for processing backlogs from 2021.
How Millennial CPAs Are Building Their Own Firms
May 23, 2022
Working a traditional 9-to-5 job has its benefits, but one-third of millennials are finding corporate policies don't meet their needs. To help older accounting professionals bride the generational divide, four CPAs explain why their decided to start their own accounting firms and offer insight into what today's talent is looking for from their employers.
What is the Juneteenth Holiday? Everything You Need to Know
May 23, 2022
Beginning in 1866, people have held annual celebrations commemorating the emancipation of slaves in the United States. Some states and cities have officially recognized Juneteenth, the name by which the date is most referred, for many years. However, it was not until 2021 that Juneteenth became a federal holiday and either officially recognized or made a state holiday in almost all states.
Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities Need Addressing
May 17, 2022
Strengthen cyber defenses by guiding organizational behavior and reducing tactical errors.
How Firm Owners Can Shift Toward a New Future
May 17, 2022
The path forward for firms after more than two years of dealing with a pandemic will require strong leadership, a concerted effort to retain employees and a strategy for remote and hybrid work. Here, Jim Boomer explains how firm owners are shifting their view of the future to overcome the challenges of growing a firm in the new normal.
How Women are Overcoming Bias in Bookkeeping
May 17, 2022
Women in bookkeeping often face bias due to misconceptions about the work that they do and clients undervaluing bookkeeping in general. Here, Tanya Hilts of Cloud Business Services and Kelly Gonsalves of Totally Booked explain why bookkeeping as a brand needs to change in order to overcome bias.
Connecticut Society of CPAs Elects 2022-2023 Leadership
May 12, 2022
The Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants (CTCPA) has elected and installed its Board of Directors for the 2022-2023 activity year.
Growing Pains: Stuck on Excel
May 12, 2022
As a company scales, the spreadsheet software can impede finance’s pursuit of efficiency.
CFO to CEO: 6 Tips to Prepare for the Top Spot
May 10, 2022
Finance chiefs are in a better position than ever to make the jump to CEO.
Ed Bader Honored as 2022 Robert C. Knox Jr. YMCA Distinguished Leadership Award Recipient
May 10, 2022
The YMCA of Greater Hartford announced Edward F. Bader as the recipient of this year’s Robert C. Knox Jr., YMCA Distinguished Leadership Award on April 21 at the association’s annual meeting. The award is the highest tribute the YMCA pays to its volunteer leaders who exemplify the ideas of the YMCA and their dedication to preserving the responsibilities and opportunities the Y has to offer.