feeling the urge to merge? first, consider the angles
partner retreats may be gearing up for new mergers, acquisitions, and competitive strategies. but which side of the deal do you want to be on?
fees
recession flattens accounting firms in ’09
no fee growth across all sizes of firm by marc rosenberg, cpa the mantra in 2009 was “flat is up,” which meant that cpa firms would gladly settle for 2009 revenues that simply held firm at the 2008 level, given … continued
local firms feel fee pressure. and now: big firm competition
like many cpas across the nation, firms in toledo, ohio, are reporting continued collection problems. and now, on top of that, many small firms are getting competition from larger firms moving down-market at cut-rate prices “business has been good, but … continued
how much to charge for quickbooks work?
quickbooks advisors average $64 per hour.
but certified proadvisors outrun the uncertified. and cpas outperform most.
big 4 slammed by global recession
total fees fall 7%. a compilation of the big four accounting firms’ latest annual results shows the global economic slowdown abruptly reversed five straight years of double-digit revenue growth.
fee for itemized 1040 to average $229 in 2010, up 10% in past two years
national society of accountants calls prices “affordable.” the national society of accountants biennial survey of nearly 8,000 tax preparers shows the average tax preparation fee for an itemized form 1040 with schedule a and a state tax return is $229. … continued
billing rates are still robust despite economic turmoil
billing rates at cpa firms remain high, evidence that the marketplace continues to be strong for cpa firm services. despite the economic change and uncertainty that has affected u.s. businesses this year, the value of cpa cpa firms’ services is … continued
billable hour in the extreme
sign found in north texas by ed kless, advertising “a consulting group of corporate escapees.” click all the way through and scroll down a little to see the comments.
get what you’re worth
savvy cpas know the secret. what’s your best tip? sound off here. by rick telberg/at large are you getting paid what you are worth? according to our soundings, those finance and accounting professionals who understand and can express to their … continued