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 How To Produce Positive Change Through Appreciative Inquiry

March 10, 2014 

How To Produce Positive Change Through Appreciative Inquiry

Most firms are in the process of reflecting on their progress during this time of year. Often, that reflection leads to negative feelings of what did not happen, goals that were not met, numbers that were not obtained and people who left. A more effective process is one called Appreciative Inquiry.

Sandra Wiley

 Five Revenue-Boosting Tips for Accountants During Tax Season

March 7, 2014 

Five Revenue-Boosting Tips for Accountants During Tax Season

As an accountant, one might think managing a business and growing revenue would come naturally. But taking the time to focus on marketing, sales and business development objectives is one of the hardest aspects of building a company. That’s why we wanted to share some proven ideas to help save you time, money and grow…

James Walter

 How Business Valuation Services Can Benefit Accounting Firms

March 7, 2014 

How Business Valuation Services Can Benefit Accounting Firms

The practice of conducting a business valuation is a mix between art and science. There are standards that guide the professional appraiser, such as the Statement on Standards for Valuation Services (SSVS) published by the AICPA and the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice published by the American Society of Appraisers. However, there is also…

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March 4, 2014 

How Accounting Firms Should Handle Client Complaints

Nine out of ten times, when a client complains about a price, the price is not the real problem, the problem is some aspect of the service, but the client may not know how to articulate their real complaint, so they focus on price. If you ask why, you can find out the real problem.

 Training, IT and Disaster Recovery Top List of Firm Concerns

March 4, 2014 

Training, IT and Disaster Recovery Top List of Firm Concerns

The accounting association, CPAmerica International, released the results of its second Information Technology (IT) Benchmarking Survey to all its participants. The online survey collected data from association members in order to provide benchmarking data on software, certifications, training and disaster recovery.

 CohnReznick to Consolidate Offices in Downtown Hartford

March 4, 2014 

CohnReznick to Consolidate Offices in Downtown Hartford

CohnReznick, with operations concentrated in the Northeast and Middle Atlantic States, will combine its offices in Glastonbury and Farmington and lease 50,000 square feet on the top two floors of the Metro Center tower on Church Street. The lease runs for 11 years, and the move is expected in November.