Accounting firms are not marketing with blogs

Law firms continue to outpace accounting firms when it comes to harnessing the power of blogs to market their services to current and potential clients. A recent post by Michelle Golden asks the question “Isn’t Your Firm Blogging Yet?” and the answer apparently is no. The post quotes this one from LexBlog founder Kevin O’Keefe,Continue reading “Accounting firms are not marketing with blogs”

Simplified accounting rules for small business

The CICA announced late last year a draft version of a new accounting framework for small, owner-managed businesses. The framework is being developed because these types of companies don’t have complex reporting needs like public companies, non-profit organizations, or private companies with significant third party investors or creditors. I haven’t begun working on public companyContinue reading “Simplified accounting rules for small business”

Explaining the virtues of testing

One of the most challenging aspects of my job as a public accountant and auditor is explaining to clients why I’d like to do what I need to do. Frequently you’ll find in your position as the auditor that client employees will enjoy seeing you twist in the wind and will find the most effectiveContinue reading “Explaining the virtues of testing”

Financial statements using Flash

Are there any companies out there presenting their financial statements, or information derived from financial statement data, using Flash? I haven’t seen any, but if they’re out there, I’d like to. If you know of any, please let me know! I think it’d be a pretty engaging medium to use to communicate financial data toContinue reading “Financial statements using Flash”