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when clients call you at home

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consider privacy issues.

by ed mendlowitz
managing an accounting practice, the complete 2-volume set: 202 questions and answers:

q: i try to respond quickly to my clients’ calls and emails, but now they even call me at home. what can i do about this?

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a: you told me you have an office and also give your clients your cell number to use. you also told me that you carry a smartphone and told your clients you prefer emails and can respond quicker to them. you also told me you get many compliments on your responsiveness.
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fine-tuning the subscription fee model

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how cpa jamie lopiccolo’s subscription pricing models manage client expectations and the firm’s cash flow.
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the new fundamentals: thriving in disruption

james (jamie) n. lopiccolo, cpa, cgma
lopiccolo

jamie lopiccolo, the managing member of a small midwest firm, has been employing a subscription-based model for more than four years to invoice clients for services rendered. in addition to positioning the cpa as the client’s partner for success, it also encourages those who employ the system to provide maximum value in each client interaction, rather than focusing on getting as much money or billable hours as possible. catch another conversation with lopiccolo here: sell service, not hours.

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the approach is to both manage expectations by the client and ensure a normalized cash flow for the firm. additional benefits include a more strategic approach to dealing with new clients because they are getting the full picture of their business’s needs.

more takeaways:

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cloud backup declining

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appliances are considerably behind. but who’s still using tape?

the accounting firm operations and technology survey

backing up to the cloud is in a curious position. it’s the most popular primary system for accounting firms, but it’s on a decline, whether it’s handled by the firm or a vendor.

bar chartcloud backup was chosen by 37.3 percent of respondents to the accounting firm operations and technology survey, down from 42.3 percent.

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backup appliances were chosen by 21.3 percent as shown in the chart below.

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selling your firm? what to expect

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down payment? unlikely.

by marc rosenberg
cpa firm mergers: your complete guide

we’re talking about mergers of accounting firms and turning to specifics the seller should expect.

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the items in this article are very common examples of what sellers should expect from buyers. sellers are obviously free to try to negotiate any and all aspects of the deal that they want. but most buyers will not relent very much, if at all, on the items listed here.
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m&a looms large for 30% of firms

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most solos are happy as they are.

the accounting firm operations and technology survey

mergers and acquisitions for growth are on the minds of 30% of accounting firms, whether within the next year or further out. however, 56% have no such inclination and say a flat “no” to the prospect.

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for some firms, of course, these activities are options to be acquired. medium firms (11-50) top that interest at 9.6%, while 5.1% of small firms and 3.1% of solos are investigating their options, in the table below.

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is remote the new normal?

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young woman eating an apple and working on a laptop at homewhat clients want may differ from your employees’ wishes.

by 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 research

no doubt about it: the accounting business was quick to shift to remote work when covid-19 hit.

now the question is: will accounting offices remain remote and will more go remote?

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according to the 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 business barometer, accountants are getting used to working out of their spare bedrooms and living room nooks, and managers are getting used to managing from afar.
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10 reasons clients don’t pay

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person writing check with pen and checkbookand what to do about it.

by ed mendlowitz
101 questions and answers: managing an accounting practice, the complete 2-volume set

q: i always have large amounts owed to me from clients. is there anything i can do about this?

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a: absolutely! my feelings are that large a/r balances are your fault. accounting fees are almost never material to a business’ cost structure, but letting fees pile up can make them somewhat material.
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