In this issue
Taxes December 20, 2022
If I Were the IRS Commissioner…
If the IRS were to change its filing dates so that 1/12 of the taxpayers had tax returns due each month, instead of 100% of the taxpayers having tax returns due in the same month...
Taxes December 15, 2022
What’s Next for the IRS?
Tax experts sound off on the funding the IRS will get from Congress and what it could mean for the 2023 tax season.
Accounting December 14, 2022
When Flipping Burgers Beats Being an Accountant, You Know There’s a Problem
Imagine a world where a CPA enjoyed his time working at a fast food restaurant more than he enjoys working at his current large regional accounting firm.
Firm Management December 12, 2022
Your Firm and Your Providers
While a December column would frequently predict or suggest changes for the coming year, it is time to take a longer view.
Firm Management December 8, 2022
Being an Empathetic Leader Builds Your Team’s Trust
The effectiveness of a leader at an accounting firm involves much more than technical know-how or years of experience.
Payroll December 6, 2022
Could Payroll be a Profit Center for Your Firm?
According to a survey completed by Sure Payroll, 42% of small businesses still use in-house, do-it-yourself methods to process payroll.
Accounting December 6, 2022
Predictions for the Accounting Profession: 2023 and Beyond
The end of the year means it’s time to get ready for another busy season and to tune up your strategic plans for the years ahead.
Payroll December 1, 2022
Worker Shortages May Be Permanent
The lack of workers presents a problem to more than just employers. It has impacted many across the country.
Payroll December 1, 2022
How Businesses Can Prepare for Layoffs, Furloughs or RIFs
If the need to reduce staff reaches your workplace, there are a number of issues that you must carefully evaluate before taking action.
Firm Management November 30, 2022
Creating an Effective Client Intake Process
Despite its importance, few firms put much energy into optimizing their client intake process. They identify their ideal clients, spend time packaging and
Technology November 29, 2022
Is Technology Making Your Life Easier or Creating More Stress?
We all look to technology as a solution to overwork, but is it possible that the latest technology is contributing to your current stress levels?
November 23, 2022
Helping Special Needs Families Plan Their Financial Futures
Families may have a million questions about their child’s care, education, residence and employment when they reach adulthood.
Taxes November 23, 2022
100% Bonus Depreciation for Aircraft Purchases About to End
For the last five years, businesses have been able to use bonus depreciation to expense 100 percent of qualified property, including big-ticket purchases like business aircraft.
Accounting November 17, 2022
How to Tackle the Top 3 Challenges in Business Payments
Adding more electronic payment types and digital systems creates more workflows and disparate sources of data to an already complex operation.
Firm Management November 17, 2022
Your Practice Management Playbook Part 2: How to Flatten the Tax Season Curve
How different would your firm’s tax season productivity be if every client responded on time, with no badgering or chasing required?
Accounting November 10, 2022
AICPA News – Nov. 2022
AICPA News is a round-up of recent announcements from the association.
Firm Management November 9, 2022
Your Firm and Your Choices
What issues have you and your team dealt with or worked around in the last few months that you can work on over the next few weeks and months? What can you do now to improve client and firm experience? How can you adjust your firm’s capacity?
November 7, 2022
The Golden Question of Retirement Planning
If you are an advisor or accountant helping clients with retirement plans, then you will need to go deeper than that one question because it is only the first step.
Firm Management November 2, 2022
Is Podcasting Right for Your Firm?
Have you ever considered the amount of time you’ve spent giving the same advice to people? What if you could capture that in a “bottle” and repurpose it? You can in a podcast.
October 31, 2022
Navigating New Workplace Headwinds
Even without the impact of inflation employers, employees are likely to perceive their compensation as falling short. Employees that perceive themselves as underpaid are more likely to leave their job.
Small Business October 31, 2022
Moving a Business to a Different State
In this final Conversion Series post, we reveal what you need to know to help your clients move their businesses from one state to another.
Firm Management October 30, 2022
How Syndicated Content Hinders Website Rankings
If you subscribe to a syndicated content resource for your blog, your firm is at an SEO disadvantage. Here’s why.
Firm Management October 17, 2022
5 Ways to Grow Your Client Base
Keeping your pipeline full should be a top priority. While marketing is an effective way to attract new clients, it isn’t the only thing that you should do to grow your client base.
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