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A Better Way to Gauge Profitability

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Return-on-equity (ROE) is the correct profit metric to evaluate the performance of a business. However, the primary emphasis on financial ratio analysis must be on operating performance. The “advanced” version of the DuPont model remedies the original model’s failure to cleanly separate the effects of operating and financing...

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FRAUD
Forensic interviews: Plan to succeed

Forensic interviews: Plan to succeed

Knowing whom to question and how to go about it in a fraud investigation can save money and time. This article shows how to make the most of interviewing in fraud engagements.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT
Q&A: How to present your prices to customers

Q&A: Price-sensitivity training

To price effectively, CPA firms first need to determine clients’ price sensitivity. Author and consultant Ron Baker, an unabashed value-pricing champion, explains how firms should communicate with clients to develop effective pricing.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT
Rod Burkert, CPA/ABV, and his wife, Amy Burkert, CPA/ABV, stand in front of the RV that serves as their mobile office and their home.

Going mobile

Ever dreamed of getting away from it all—permanently? One CPA figured out a way to do just that, and he shares tips on how other sole practitioners can do it, too.

TAX
Moved south but still taxed up north

Moved south but still taxed up north

Retirees often move to the southern United States to take advantage of lower taxes, but they should know how their former state of residence will treat them if they leave any property behind.

TECHNOLOGY

Expanding your app-titude

This month: Can’t read the words in a photo? Try Scanner&Translator … Instantly speak another language with SayHi Translate … TransferWise makes foreign currency settlement cheaper, easier.

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Be prepared for tax season early

Our expert tax report highlights the important issues that tax preparers and their clients need to address for the 2024 tax year. Stay informed and proactive with guidance on critical tax considerations before year-end.