hint: start thinking like a new client.
by hitendra patil
accountaneur: the entrepreneurial accountant
did you know 2020 is a leap year? you can leap into the new year to grow your practice.
here are 20 ways to grow your practice this year:
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and the top five ways to win them back.
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taxpayers are more than twice as likely to use do-it-your-self software to prepare their returns, but they’re also 38 percent less likely to be satisfied when they do, according to a new survey by a tax software vendor.
focused on what pushes consumers towards tax-prep diy software technology solutions, the study of more than 500 taxpayers across the u.s. shows broad opportunities for accounting professionals.
why good boundaries make good workplaces.
by kristen rampe
after spending nearly 20 years with accountants (including myself!), i’ve come to recognize a common trait among our tribe. we’re a group of people who love saying “yes.”
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we say “yes” to clients, firm partners, our team members, family, friends, volunteer engagements and so on. people love us for it. i mean, when you think of qualities you look for in people you work with, willingness and reliability are right up at the top of the list.
but as you’re working tirelessly to meet the needs of everyone you encounter, how are your own needs being met?
checklist: 18 steps to success.
by brannon poe
are you exploring the idea of starting your own cpa firm? or perhaps you are ready to re-invent the one you have? either way, we’ve gathered some of the key focus areas to help you create your plans for the future.
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1. should you start your own cpa firm? this is a great place to start, don’t you think? not everyone is cut out to own their own business. starting a cpa firm takes a variety of different skills and talents.
in the meantime, here’s a short list of what’s needed to thrive: read more →
how to know when you’re ready to make a deal.
by brannon poe
before you even begin searching for cpa firms for sale, be intentional about what you want. the more clarity you have going in, the more likely you are to make a good purchase decision.
here are 10 questions to consider when buying an accounting practice:
the big issues owners would rather ignore – until it’s too late.
by brannon poe
we always hear about the lack of succession planning for cpa practice owners, but we find that a few key planning pieces can make a huge difference.
in fact, we get a lot of calls from owners who are three to five years away from selling. the key issues really don’t take a tremendous amount of time or complex planning. most of the difficult planning issues are the ones that only owners can answer anyway. a little guidance coupled with common sense will generally pave the way to a smooth succession.
here are five key areas of succession planning that we most commonly encounter: read more →
5 key questions, including what to tell recruits.
by marc rosenberg
the rosenberg practice management library
i have a keen interest and understanding of how managing partners perform their jobs. their duties encompass a long list of critically important management functions. certainly, one of these is to ensure that technology has an optimal impact on the firm’s success, profitability and efficiency.
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this can be quite challenging because, unlike most mp duties, managing the technology function is a highly technical skill that most mps don’t have.
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a checklist you can implement now.
by marc rosenberg
the rosenberg practice management library
haven’t we all learned the hard way that the best way to solve a problem is not to let it arise in the first place?
more: why governing by partner ownership is bound to fail | 6 ways to retain nextgen staff | how to develop a truly progressive nextgen culture | the top 5 concerns of great managing partners | partners: when to speak up and when to shut up
let’s start with a great example: hiring. read more →
24 practice statistics you should benchmark.
by reed tinsley
rtacpa.com
the five keys to kick-starting new careers they don’t teach in college.
by steven sacks
neithetechnology nor accounting are the most important factors.
checklist: the 12 key objectives and 23 day-to-day responsibilities of successful managing partners.
by domenick j. esposito
8 steps to great
while there are lots of reasons why small and midsized cpa firms don’t realize their full potential – and, in some situations, fail or bite the dust – we have found that the downward spiral of a firm usually starts with the managing partner.
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the managing partner is the heart and soul of any cpa firm – the shepherd, orchestra leader, or quarterback, if you prefer, of the partner group – who didn’t fully understand the key objectives and day-to-day responsibilities of his or her role, and therefore, failed to operate on all cylinders.
how to conduct an after-action review for a better season next year: 8 essential questions, 11 new opportunities.
by sandi leyva
the complete guide to marketing for tax & accounting firms
now that the initial tax deadline is past us, it’s a good time to take a look back to see how things went and how they can be done better. this is called an after-action review, and it’s not the same as a de-brief or a post-mortem. it’s a great tool for large companies, and small businesses can benefit too.
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an after-action review is a fantastic process to help you look back at a project or period of your business to see what, why, and how things occurred and how they can be improved for the future. taking a profit-focused view will help you get the most out of the idea.