By Metzler, James C The Institute s vice-president for small firm interests describes AICPA programs for small firms and their small business clients. Small businesses-the fastest-growing sector of the U.S.

Succession planning routinely comes up as an urgent issue for CPA firms. To help members work through this challenge, the AICPA and its firm membership section, the Private Companies Practice section (PCPS), have launched an extensive initiative on succession planning.

Integrated health care, the co-location of mental health and medical professionals within primary care settings, is an emerging trend. In essence, integrated care eases the access such that underserved primary care clients with mental health needs can receive treatment.