This morning we learned that the ICAEW gave up, refusing to go along with the […]
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RSM Tenon Shareholders Actually Acted on Their Dissatisfaction with PwC’s Auditing Ability
You may not know this, but McGladrey's British sister from another mister is RSM Tenon. […]
Timesheet Wars: Non-Billable Codes Are Orwellian Busywork
Timesheets, billing rates, and chargeable goals still piss me off. I haven't tracked my time […]
Is There Really a Shortage of Entry Level Accountants?
There is if you believe this post by Buffalo Business First (subscription, sorry): Freed Maxick […]
Study Suggests That a Brodeo of Directors May Be More Prone to Restatements
Here's a sign that a board of directors resembling a Guys Night Out at the […]
“The Extraordinary Possibilities of the Accounting Profession” Are Neither Extraordinary Nor Possibilities
Have you guys met Richard Caturano? He's the AICPA's latest chairman; a blue collar kid […]
Layoffs Watch ’12: Mazars
The firm regrets to inform five percent of their employees, including "a limited number of partners," […]
Sandy Aftermath Open Thread: Who’s Working? Who’s “Working”? Who’s Dealing with Insane, Unreasonable Clients?
Okay, we're in the aftermath of Sandy and while I cruised around on my bike […]
Frankenstorm Updates: Accounting Firm Closures and One Guy’s CPA Exam Is Cancelled
As you may have heard, there’s a bit of a storm brewing on the east coast. Everything is more or less closed but if your firm is of the general opinion that the heavy stuff won’t be coming down for quite a while and there’s no reason you shouldn’t be at the office until the lights go out, please let us know (and some pictures might be nice).
You Can Tell the AICPA Is Getting Serious About Diversity Because It Formed a Commission
Leaders in the public accounting profession love to proclaim the industry's commitment to diversity. Ask […]
Scamwich Artist Takes Trademark Accountant Cheapery To An All New Level
In these troubled times, it makes sense to pinch pennies whenever possible. I managed to […]
Arthur Andersen’s Bones Still Have Some Meat on Them
Hey, an extra $38 million for the WorldCom fiasco is an extra $38 million: Two […]