On-site workers have an edge over remote workers in hiring and promotion, a recent ADP Research Institute survey has found. But results also illustrate issues surrounding work locations are very complex.

Accounting firm Wiss has hired Alex Volpi to head its new Technology Advisory practice. Previously a senior consultant in the Technology Advisory of accounting firm CohnReznick, Volpi worked there from March 2019 until June this year.

Over breakfast, a group of CPAs at last month’s AIPCA Engage conference, discussing remote work, said there was no substitute for in-person work when it comes to training young accountants. Later that day, Jennifer Wilson, a partner with Convergence Coaching, said the objection is off base because training at most firms just isn’t that good.

 Accounting firms have a wide range of opportunities to provide cybersecurity services was the message as a session at the AICPA Engage conference last month. Steve J. Ursillo, a partner with Cherry Bekaert, and Jim Bourke, a partner with Withum, told attendees that clients would prefer to receive such services from their CPA firm.