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Scott Etheridge steps into Makosi CEO role as Darren Isaacs turns attention to driving innovation for the industry.

January 24 2024 • 2 min read

Scott Etheridge steps into Makosi CEO role as Darren Isaacs turns attention to driving innovation for the industry.

Makosi, a global variable workforce provider in the accounting and advisory industry, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Scott Etheridge as its new Chief Executive Officer.
Changing the accounting narrative

December 14 2023 • 1 min read

Changing the accounting narrative

The accounting profession is facing a declining workforce, technological disruption, and inadequate standards. In this piece, Paul Emery, Makosi’s Co-founder and Head of Strategy emphasizes the need for technology integration and re-evaluating accountants
A new article

September 13 2023 • 1 min read

A new article

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OFM Business Hour with Paul Emery

July 10 2023 • 1 min read

OFM Business Hour with Paul Emery

Paul Emery, co-founder and head of strategy at Makosi, recently appeared on the OFM Business Hour for an exclusive discussion around the state of the accounting and auditing profession on a global scale. Don't miss this enlightening conversation with Paul
eNCA Interview with Paul Emery

July 10 2023 • 1 min read

eNCA Interview with Paul Emery

Explore the world of accounting and auditing in an exclusive eNCA interview with Paul Emery, co-founder and head of strategy at Makosi. Gain insights into the global state of the profession and the impact of the Silicon Valley collapse on public accountin
Accounting profession at a crossroads

July 10 2023 • 1 min read

Accounting profession at a crossroads

Uncover the challenges reshaping the accounting profession. Paul Emery, Co-Founder and Head of Strategy, sheds light on the declining professionals, the need to reassess standards, and the impact of disruptive technologies.
Embrace a Promising Future: Discover Inspiring Insights on Accounting.

July 10 2023 • 1 min read

Embrace a Promising Future: Discover Inspiring Insights on Accounting.

Recent accounting failures have brought public accounting firms under intense scrutiny. The industry faces talent challenges and outdated regulations amid disruptive technologies.
Web Seminar: How focusing on Costs, Quality, and Continuity can alleviate firms' biggest challenges

June 12 2023 • 1 min read

Web Seminar: How focusing on Costs, Quality, and Continuity can alleviate firms' biggest challenges

How focusing on Costs, Quality, and Continuity can alleviate firms' biggest challenges
Introducing a Powerful Partnership: Makosi and Talent

June 02 2023 • 2 min read

Introducing a Powerful Partnership: Makosi and Talent

Introducing a Powerful Partnership: Makosi and Talent/Avec. Addressing the skills shortage in accounting and assurance, this partnership seeks to provide innovative workforce solutions to clients in Australia and New Zealand.
Glezco – Valuation in Wealth Tax of shares by non-residents in non-resident companies whose main assets are real estate in Spain

May 29 2023 • 1 min read

Glezco – Valuation in Wealth Tax of shares by non-residents in non-resident companies whose main assets are real estate in Spain

Carlos Bautista Rosell, director of Glezco Tax & Legal Madrid, and Andrés Díaz González, an expert in tax advice, value the new criteria of the Directorate General of Taxes regarding Wealth Tax.
BOKS International Extends Services to Include HR Advisory

May 29 2023 • 1 min read

BOKS International Extends Services to Include HR Advisory

BOKS International, a global alliance of professional service firms, is proud to announce the expansion of its service offerings beyond accounting and legal sectors to include HR solutions for its members and their clients. This marks an important milesto
Arbitration, International Contracts and Hardship – By Denis Philippe of Philippe & Partners

May 29 2023 • 1 min read

Arbitration, International Contracts and Hardship – By Denis Philippe of Philippe & Partners

Denis Philippe | Lawyer at Brussels’ and Luxembourg’s Bar Professor at the Université Catholique de Louvain and at the ICHEC | Invited Professor at the University of Paris Nanterre
Resolving your resourcing challenge with a strategic approach

May 29 2023 • 3 min read

Resolving your resourcing challenge with a strategic approach

Gain invaluable insights into strategic workforce planning as Lindsay Gaal, our Global Chief People Officer, shares how integrating Makosi into your workforce strategy can optimize your business performance. Watch the video now.
WOTC 101 - Everything You Need to Know About the Work Opportunity Tax Credit

April 11 2023 • 1 min read

WOTC 101 - Everything You Need to Know About the Work Opportunity Tax Credit

To maximize your hiring budget, consider taking advantage of the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC).
Three Ways Employers Can Cut Health Care Costs

April 11 2023 • 1 min read

Three Ways Employers Can Cut Health Care Costs

Three Ways Employers Can Cut Health Care Costs
4 Recession-Friendly Ways to Boost Retention Without Raising Pay

April 10 2023 • 1 min read

4 Recession-Friendly Ways to Boost Retention Without Raising Pay

While most employers project salary increases this year, many are looking beyond pay alone to help attract and retain talent.
Cheri Husney Joins Aprio as Chief Growth Officer

April 05 2023 • 1 min read

Cheri Husney Joins Aprio as Chief Growth Officer

Leadership team appointment set to drive firm’s marketing and business development growth strategy ATLANTA – Aprio, LLP, nationally recognized business…
Department of Labor Issued Final Revisions to the Definition of a Plan Participant for Form 5500

April 05 2023 • 1 min read

Department of Labor Issued Final Revisions to the Definition of a Plan Participant for Form 5500

At a glance Schedule a consultation with an Aprio Advisor today. The full story: After being in the works for…
FASB Issues Proposed Accounting Standards for Crypto Assets

April 05 2023 • 1 min read

FASB Issues Proposed Accounting Standards for Crypto Assets

At a glance Schedule a consultation with Aprio today. The full story: On March 23, 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards…
Future focus: The employee experience of tomorrow

March 22 2023 • 1 min read

Future focus: The employee experience of tomorrow

KPMG LLP is pleased to invite you to an informative webcast that focuses on the evolving landscape of work experiences.
Be ready for disruption

March 22 2023 • 1 min read

Be ready for disruption

Tax insights and analysis to help organizations respond with speed and confidence
2023 Chief Tax Officer Outlook

March 22 2023 • 1 min read

2023 Chief Tax Officer Outlook

The fourth annual CTO survey examines the challenges and opportunities facing tax functions today and tomorrow.
Makosi appoints Lindsay Gaal as Chief People Officer

February 13 2023 • 2 min read

Makosi appoints Lindsay Gaal as Chief People Officer

Makosi, a leading variable workforce provider, is proud to announce the appointment of Lindsay Gaal as its inaugural Chief People Officer (CPO)
Mail & Guardian exclusive: What does 2023 hold for HR and people practices?

February 09 2023 • 3 min read

Mail & Guardian exclusive: What does 2023 hold for HR and people practices?

The pandemic may be starting to recede in our immediate memories but it continues to have an impact on our world and business practices.
Makosi recognised as a Top Employer in 2023 in South Africa

February 09 2023 • 3 min read

Makosi recognised as a Top Employer in 2023 in South Africa

Makosi has been recognised as a Top Employer in South Africa for 2023 by the Top Employers Institute.
Tax Season Is Coming, and These Firms Can’t Find Enough Accountants in the U.S.

January 18 2023 • 1 min read

Tax Season Is Coming, and These Firms Can’t Find Enough Accountants in the U.S.

The accountant shortage is so acute, small and midsize firms are ditching audits and hiring overseas
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December 15 2022 • 1 min read

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Makosi Appoints Alla Schay as Global COO

September 29 2022 • 1 min read

Makosi Appoints Alla Schay as Global COO

Makosi, a leading variable workforce provider, is proud to announce the appointment to Global Chief Operating Officer of experienced C-level executive Alla Schay.
Profile: Darren Isaacs - Makosi: Disrupting the industry to change the world

September 07 2022 • 1 min read

Profile: Darren Isaacs - Makosi: Disrupting the industry to change the world

Makosi founder and CEO Darren Isaacs CA(SA) and his team are on a mission to change the way accounting firms work.
Miro: The Silver Bullet of Virtual Work

August 05 2022 • 3 min read

Miro: The Silver Bullet of Virtual Work

A brainstorming collaboration tool for a global, virtual workforce. by Ashleigh Forster, Lead Business Analyst, Makosi
Motorcycles, accounting and changing the world for the better

July 29 2022 • 1 min read

Motorcycles, accounting and changing the world for the better

Conceived on a motorcycle trip, this leading on-demand accounting services firm is driven by a larger mission.
How Makosi is disrupting corporate deal-making

July 22 2022 • 1 min read

How Makosi is disrupting corporate deal-making

In much the same way it is disrupting the accounting and audit professions.
How Makosi is disrupting accounting and audit professions

July 15 2022 • 1 min read

How Makosi is disrupting accounting and audit professions

It’s on track to become one of the largest employers of SA accountants.
Venturing into the Virtual

June 29 2022 • 4 min read

Venturing into the Virtual

A consideration of auditing in the metaverse. Written by Adriaan van der Hout, Engagement Manager, Makosi
Building a Career at Makosi

June 03 2022 • 1 min read

Building a Career at Makosi

Written by Michelle Zwonnikoff CA(SA), Senior Consultant, Audit.
My APC Journey - Giving Up is Never an Option

May 27 2022 • 2 min read

My APC Journey - Giving Up is Never an Option

My APC Journey - Giving Up Is Never an Option. by Mogomotsi Kgomo CA(SA).
Quantifying how a variable workforce drives profitability for firms

May 06 2022 • 6 min read

Quantifying how a variable workforce drives profitability for firms

To highlight the real costs of full-time vs. seasonal senior consultants, we created our Savings Calculator. This provides the estimated savings that clients can expect when adjusting their workforce to the computed optimal percentage of variable staff.
Busy season’s over. Now build the future of your firm!

April 28 2022 • 6 min read

Busy season’s over. Now build the future of your firm!

How to give your top performers the room they need to grow.
Makosi is a proud sponsor of SAICA's Top 35 Under 35 initiative

November 10 2021 • 1 min read

Makosi is a proud sponsor of SAICA's Top 35 Under 35 initiative

We’re serious about taking SAICA Chartered Accountants to new levels in their international careers.
Why Life Experience > Than Work Experience in the Grand Scheme of Things (and How Makosi Supports Both)

April 28 2021 • 4 min read

Why Life Experience > Than Work Experience in the Grand Scheme of Things (and How Makosi Supports Both)

Most of us are aware that life experience goes hand-in-hand with work experience. In fact, many employees quit their jobs, not for better pay or vacation time, but to pursue a personal life goal.
Busy Season 2021 Is Wrapping Up. Now, Take A Deep Breath. It's Time to Start Planning Your Busy Season Staffing for 2022.

April 28 2021 • 2 min read

Busy Season 2021 Is Wrapping Up. Now, Take A Deep Breath. It's Time to Start Planning Your Busy Season Staffing for 2022.

We’ve made it through the busy season, and it can be tempting to think it's back to business-as-usual. Unfortunately, as we all know, we can’t sit back and wait for the next one to hit us.
The Secondment Model Is Dead. Here's What's Next For Strategic Variable Workforces.

March 22 2021 • 2 min read

The Secondment Model Is Dead. Here's What's Next For Strategic Variable Workforces.

We’re here to posit that the secondment model is dead (or at least dying). This brings us to the future of strategic variable workforces.
How to Future-Proof Your Audit Career

February 18 2021 • 2 min read

How to Future-Proof Your Audit Career

We’ve got some bad news. The halcyon days of the audit professional are behind us (if they were ever real at all). And while audit is still an essential function of modern business, it’s also in a state of flux.
The Workplace is Changing. Here’s What to Expect

February 18 2021 • 5 min read

The Workplace is Changing. Here’s What to Expect

If you have “Excellent written and verbal communication skills” listed on your resume, 2020 likely put you to the test. And, for many, this is the new normal of remote work.
What To Do Before Your Audit Busy Season Gets Too Busy

January 15 2021 • 2 min read

What To Do Before Your Audit Busy Season Gets Too Busy

Standing at the starting line of audit busy season can be daunting. The next several months will undoubtedly be the most challenging stretch of the year.
Accounting and Technology: Will AI Replace Skilled Auditors?

January 15 2021 • 4 min read

Accounting and Technology: Will AI Replace Skilled Auditors?

Do you believe artificial intelligence (AI) is the end of humanity as we know it, or going to save the world?
3 Ways to Alleviate Digital Fatigue and Boost Productivity During Busy Season

December 18 2020 • 2 min read

3 Ways to Alleviate Digital Fatigue and Boost Productivity During Busy Season

The average auditor will work 50 to 70 hours per week during busy season. However, working excessive hours doesn’t necessarily add up to excessive productivity.
The Future of Workforce is Now: How On-Demand Audit Teams Increase Profitability by 15 Percent

December 18 2020 • 4 min read

The Future of Workforce is Now: How On-Demand Audit Teams Increase Profitability by 15 Percent

In an era of skills shortages, automation, and digital transformation, public accounting firms are dealing with an ever-growing number of recruitment and retention challenges dealing with audit teams.
Why Today's Public Accounting Firms Need a Virtual Workforce Strategy

November 30 2020 • 4 min read

Why Today's Public Accounting Firms Need a Virtual Workforce Strategy

The future of work is changing before our eyes. Paradigm-shifting forces are transforming how and where work gets done, and even by whom. As a result, public accounting firms face new workforce challenges every day.
Taking Audit Online: How to Deploy a Virtual Team Before Busy Season

November 30 2020 • 2 min read

Taking Audit Online: How to Deploy a Virtual Team Before Busy Season

Busy season is quickly approaching. For public accounting firms, now is the time to recruit teams to carry out the impending workload. But there’s a new challenge this year: COVID-19 has slowed the world down.
Resilience in Business: How to Use Change as a Competitive Advantage

October 20 2020 • 3 min read

Resilience in Business: How to Use Change as a Competitive Advantage

The COVID-19 crisis has tested our ability to navigate change in new ways. It has also presented a choice: collapse under pressure or embrace the opportunity to evolve.
How Do You Make Audit Sexy Again? A Study on Generational Workplace Motivation

October 06 2020 • 6 min read

How Do You Make Audit Sexy Again? A Study on Generational Workplace Motivation

During a speech about higher purpose, Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerburg referenced the story of JFK and the janitor. The story is rumored to go something like this: In 1962, President Kennedy visited the NASA space center.
A Big Makosi Welcome to Wayne Kaplan

September 24 2020 • 1 min read

A Big Makosi Welcome to Wayne Kaplan

Announcement of Makosi new advisory board member
COVID's Impact on the Workplace, and What It Means for Public Accounting Firms

September 22 2020 • 6 min read

COVID's Impact on the Workplace, and What It Means for Public Accounting Firms

It’s Friday, March 20, 2020. Times Square is historically calm and quiet. The I-405 is eerily empty when only days before cars inched through Los Angeles on the country’s most congested highway.
All About That ROI: Why Superstar Workers Are Worth Their Weight in Gold

September 15 2020 • 2 min read

All About That ROI: Why Superstar Workers Are Worth Their Weight in Gold

The competition for today’s top audit talent is fierce—and it shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon.
We are NOT a Staffing Firm: How Makosi's Tech-Forward Approach Sets Us Apart

August 18 2020 • 2 min read

We are NOT a Staffing Firm: How Makosi's Tech-Forward Approach Sets Us Apart

“But aren’t you just another staffing firm?” It’s a question we’ve heard countless times (and one we never get tired of answering).
Back to Work: How Today's Top Firms Are Handling a Return to the Office

August 05 2020 • 6 min read

Back to Work: How Today's Top Firms Are Handling a Return to the Office

Today’s audit firms face an unprecedented challenge. How to balance clients’ needs, worker safety, and personal liability in the face of coronavirus?
Now What? What History Can Teach Us About How to Restart the Economy, Post-Pandemic

July 21 2020 • 6 min read

Now What? What History Can Teach Us About How to Restart the Economy, Post-Pandemic

By now, we’ve heard it so often that it’s practically the mantra for 2020: we’re living in unprecedented times.
How Makosi’s Virtual Teams Are Already Adapted to the “New Normal”

July 08 2020 • 2 min read

How Makosi’s Virtual Teams Are Already Adapted to the “New Normal”

It’s impossible to deny that we’re living in a time of upheaval. First, coronavirus challenged how we live in a globalized world and economy.
During Uncertain Market Conditions, Hedge Your Bets with On-Demand Workers

June 17 2020 • 3 min read

During Uncertain Market Conditions, Hedge Your Bets with On-Demand Workers

Hiring poses its fair share of challenges for public accounting’s HR departments, even during the best of times.
Diversity in Public Accounting: We're Shaking Up Audit Firms Across the Country

June 02 2020 • 7 min read

Diversity in Public Accounting: We're Shaking Up Audit Firms Across the Country

Despite popular assumptions about the “face of finance,” inclusion practices and diversity in public accounting have become increasingly central to many firms’ core values.
Why Technology Will Never Replace Skilled Audit Workers

May 26 2020 • 2 min read

Why Technology Will Never Replace Skilled Audit Workers

Today's public accounting firms need to be more agile than ever, scaling their work to meet clients' demands at the drop of a hat. And, thanks to technology, they're equipped to do so.
What COVID-19 Has Revealed About the Real Flexibility of the Modern Workforce

May 20 2020 • 7 min read

What COVID-19 Has Revealed About the Real Flexibility of the Modern Workforce

Suppose a time traveler strode into your office in February 2020 and informed you that within 90 days (or less), the global workforce infrastructure would dramatically shift.
Mindset Over Skillset

April 27 2020 • 8 min read

Mindset Over Skillset

Tapping Into Mindset Theory to Recruit and Retain Talent
The Benefits and Drawbacks of Workplace Age Diversity

April 21 2020 • 4 min read

The Benefits and Drawbacks of Workplace Age Diversity

How Focusing on One Generation Affords Makosi a Huge Opportunity
Makosi, A Company Dedicated to The Future of Public Accounting, Helps Clients Stay Ahead of Rapidly Changing Financial Landscapes with Revolutionary Talent Solutions

April 20 2020 • 1 min read

Makosi, A Company Dedicated to The Future of Public Accounting, Helps Clients Stay Ahead of Rapidly Changing Financial Landscapes with Revolutionary Talent Solutions

Makosi, a technology backed talent platform, is doing more than matching candidates to jobs: they’re revolutionizing public accounting workforce strategy while providing a life-changing experience to their auditors and tax professionals.
Looking at the Long-Term Costs of Audit Layoffs During COVID-19

April 07 2020 • 7 min read

Looking at the Long-Term Costs of Audit Layoffs During COVID-19

We are living in a historic moment. The novel coronavirus and COVID-19 continue to impact societies and economies around the world.
Purpose in the Modern Workplace

March 18 2020 • 2 min read

Purpose in the Modern Workplace

Why Today’s Leaders Are Investing in Meaning
The Hidden Costs of Traditional Staffing Solutions

March 05 2020 • 5 min read

The Hidden Costs of Traditional Staffing Solutions

And the unique benefits of strategic staffing solutions