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AICPA Endorses Provisions of Tax Administration Simplification Act
Accountants Among the Happiest Workers in the U.S., New Study Finds
Number of the Day: $839,687
NATP and Blue J Team Up to Enhance Tax Research Capabilities
Ever-Changing Tax Laws Require Professional Research Solutions
As changes are made to tax laws and technology, the business owners interact with their customers and tax and accounting professionals change. Many tax professionals find themselves moving from the role of tax return preparer to year-round consultant.
A Holistic Approach to Tax Practice Management
Every business owner knows that flexibility is a requirement for success. Being able to adapt to changing customer needs, vendor issues and work schedules is a part of the job requirement, whether the business is a shoe store, a restaurant or an accounting firm.
René Lacerte – Insights from a Fourth-Generation Entrepreneur
There is a good lesson here for small firms. It’s been my experience that many firms are challenged in the areas of hiring the right people and applying the appropriate level of leadership to allow staff to expand business. Instead, many small firm owners build their business around their individual skill set and then wonder why their business model depends so heavily on them.
Baby Boomers: Take the time to know the Gen Xers
CPA firms, as well as their small business clients headed by those of the “baby boomer” generation, may feel the urgency for an in-house succession plan to be certain their firm or business is headed in the right direction-to build business value and secure a future for themselves as well as their key employees.
Firms are adopting CRM systems to grow stronger
Firms who recently saw a loss of clients are now looking to shore up and consider building again, not only building bigger firms, but building more successful ones.
IT Strategic Planning & Budgeting
IT strategic planning and budget are crucial concepts for IT leaders to understand when communicating with partners.
Small business marketing doesn’t have to be expensive
When it comes to marketing a small business, the options can be overwhelming and costly. However, with a solid plan, it's possible to get results on a budget.
New website, photo contest to help with Small Business Saturday
Site offers resources, ideas encouraging small businesses to participate in Nov. 24 event