Although the term "audit" can elicit a shudder in a business owner, it is actually a useful and beneficial process that every business should undergo on a regular basis. Audits typically are performed ...

Many companies use outside consultants for expert, additional help on an as-needed basis. Like any other business agreement, both the consultant and the client sign a contract that defines the details ...

Big 4 acquisitions of consulting firms can sometimes improve, but also decrease the quality of their financial statement audits, according to a study forthcoming in Accounting, Organizations and ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Hiring a business consultant is costly enough without hiring the wrong one. There will be a time when you and your business will face the ...

How many times, after hearing about your company executives’ fawning appreciation for some hotshot consultant’s slick but overly simplistic analysis, have you said something like, “I could’ve told ...

When businesses need specialized expertise they don't have internally, they often turn to a consultant to get the job done. Consultants offer advice and services based on their prior relevant ...

Before you shell out the bucks for outside advice, you need to know which type of consultant you need. From Gurus to Bad Guys, this article describes them. How many times, after hearing about your ...