Perhaps best known for his work on 2018’s “Crazy Rich Asians,” Jon M. Chu has been working as a director in Hollywood since 2008. His films span multiple genres, ranging from romantic comedies and dramas to action flicks and, most recently, musicals. Chu’s latest release, a filmed version of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony Award-winning Broadway hit […]
Archives for 2021
Best Fintechs to Work For
A business world gone suddenly virtual played to the strengths of fintech companies. After all, they are built on digital alternatives to analog processes, from making loans to trading securities. But even though many fintechs saw growth accelerate over the last 12 months, they were not immune to the political, social and financial turmoil wrought […]
Little things go a long way with these fintechs’ employees
The dense, single-spaced, 20-odd-page company report that is sent to IntraFi employees each month may not be as satisfying as the office breakfast spreads or as soothing as the weekly yoga sessions. But the feeling of trust it evokes may be one of the biggest differentiators in what landed the Arlington, Va., company at the […]
Alternatives to Skype for online meetings
Looking into affordable video chat and voice calling options for your small business? Here are the alternatives for online meetings. These four popular, user-friendly alternatives to Skype will help you connect seamlessly with team members, colleagues, and customers. Read on for a breakdown of each app’s features to decide on the best fit for […]
Female leadership in accounting expands, but not fast enough – Accounting Today
The accounting profession is slowly becoming more diverse as more firms expand their hiring and promotion of women and people from underrepresented backgrounds, but progress has been halting. A recent report from the Institute of Management Accountants and the California Society of CPAs noted that only 23 percent of partners in U.S. CPA firms are […]
Seventeen new families make up the first Milestone Rewards class of 2021
One of the best projects I’ve ever worked on in this industry is the creation and implementation of our Milestone Rewards program. In September 2015 we announced that we would be reducing our fees for clients who’d qualified by remaining loyal to their own financial plans over the course of their first 36 months with […]
Brown Edwards named top regional accounting firm – Chesterfield Observer
Brown Edwards’ Brad Bailey, Beth Llewellyn and Chris Banta in the firm’s Midlothian office. Photo by James Haskins Brown Edwards has been chosen as one of the top regional leaders in Accounting Today’s Top 100. The company now ranks No. 79 on the list, climbing 10 spots from their 2020 ranking. In addition to being […]
Helping Clients Change: From (Pre-)Contemplation To Implementation Action
Executive Summary Advisors hear them all the time: empty promises for change. And it is a struggle. It is a struggle for the client because they know they want to change and are paying their financial advisor to help them with that change. Yet, they do not move forward. It is also a struggle for […]
Difference between Bookkeepers and Accountants
There is often a misconception that bookkeeping and accounting are the same thing. While they both work to assist you with your finances, there are some important distinctions between the tasks of a bookkeeper and an accountant. From the outset, it is important to understand that both bookkeepers and accountants are integral parts of your […]
The Spending Surge
[embedded content] Subscribe! Join Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick for another round of What Are Your Thoughts? On this week’s episode, Josh and Michael discuss the biggest topics in investing and finance, including: ►Return to Manhattan? – “I could find few people, including myself, who think we are going to go back to the […]