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To help improve the management and operational efficiency of practices, especially small- and medium-sized accountancy practices (SMPs), this area is intended to help those managing practices to address opportunities and challenges; improve their competitiveness, profitability, and sustainability; enhance their expertise, competence, and efficiency; create an environment conducive to the provision of high-quality services; and showcase global best practices and latest practice management techniques. See the full overview.
Transforming Challenges into Opportunities: Attracting New Clients
by Christopher Arnold, Head of SME/SMP and Research, IFAC and Mats Olsson, Partner, Adrian & Partners AB | June 27, 2017
Information and best practice tips to help small- and medium-sized practices attract new clients, identified in the IFAC Global SMP survey as one of the top challenges firms face.
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Latest Articles
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Firms of the Future–Building Advisory Services
The IFAC SMP Committee has recently organized a break-out session that focused on how SMPs can diversify into business advisory and consultancy services by looking at what niche market to consider and how to leverage technology and networks...
by Johnny Yong, Technical Manager, Global Accountancy Profession Support, IFAC and Mats Olsson, Partner, Adrian & Partners AB | April 17, 2018Embracing Creativity Will Help Bring Out the Best
Businesses today need a cultural shift that gives employees the freedom to be creative and innovative in order to move forward.
by Tommye Barie, Former Chair, AICPA and Partner, Mauldin & Jenkins | March 6, 2018Flexibility & A Transparent Corporate Culture Will Help Attract Top Talent
Attracting and retaining talent requires a transparent corporate culture, work structure flexibility, and leadership engagement.
by Lisa Simpson, Associate Director, Firm Services, AICPA | February 23, 2018Technologies SMPs Need to Implement Today
How technologically adept is your accounting firm?
by Amy Vetter, Global Vice President, Education and Head of Accounting, Xero | February 23, 2018Building Your Firm’s Accounting Advisory Services
There are two major costs when taking client accounting advisory services into account: technology and people.
by Samantha Mansfield, Director of Professional Development & Community, CPA.com | January 29, 2018News and Resources
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Are You Preparing Your Firm for the Gig Economy?
CPA Practice Advisor - March 29, 2018
How Blockchain Might Affect Audit and Assurance
Journal of Accountancy - March 18, 2018
How the Fourth Industrial Revolution Is Impacting Accountancy
Accountancy Age - March 8, 2018
How Can Practices Gain a Competitive Edge in the AI Era?
Accountancy Age - March 8, 2018
Upcoming Webinar: Practitioner’s Pulse (March 2018)
CPA Canada - March 8, 2018
Practice Mergers and Acquisitions Likely to Increase
ICAS - February 13, 2018Get The Latest. Sent twice monthly.