With more than 20 years of experience in the finance and accounting industry, James Kasim, a CPA, has held executive advisory positions with numerous financial firms in the Southern California area. Over the course of his professional career, James Kasim has become well versed in all aspects of corporate finance, capital markets, financial reporting and taxation.
As the U.S. economy continues trending upward, more high-risk ventures are appearing in the marketplace, with none more prevalent than startups. As a result, CPAs are now finding themselves more heavily involved with emerging small and midsize businesses. With a more hands-on role that requires skills beyond merely keeping the books, the versatile CPA can be an invaluable tool to these companies by providing stakeholders with unique knowledge, insight, and analysis of key financial data.
Additionally, startups are typically looking to attract large buyers, which often generates more complex financial situations. Consequently, the need for versatile financial professionals is paramount. As the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Business & Industry Executive Committee member Anoop Mehta, CPA, GGMA, points out, the CPA in these cases often becomes the de facto CFO.
For this reason, CPAs in the emerging market are becoming more versatile and adaptable, looking beyond P&L statements and asset management, and more toward the emerging needs of modern business.
As the U.S. economy continues trending upward, more high-risk ventures are appearing in the marketplace, with none more prevalent than startups. As a result, CPAs are now finding themselves more heavily involved with emerging small and midsize businesses. With a more hands-on role that requires skills beyond merely keeping the books, the versatile CPA can be an invaluable tool to these companies by providing stakeholders with unique knowledge, insight, and analysis of key financial data.
Additionally, startups are typically looking to attract large buyers, which often generates more complex financial situations. Consequently, the need for versatile financial professionals is paramount. As the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Business & Industry Executive Committee member Anoop Mehta, CPA, GGMA, points out, the CPA in these cases often becomes the de facto CFO.
For this reason, CPAs in the emerging market are becoming more versatile and adaptable, looking beyond P&L statements and asset management, and more toward the emerging needs of modern business.
