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preserve your sanity, amaze your clients.<\/strong>\"question<\/em><\/p>\n

by frank stitely
\n<\/em><\/p>\n

asking clients great questions is central to ruthlessly efficient workflow management (r.e.w.).<\/p>\n

more:<\/strong> there are no easy answers<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 the 3 biggest tech failures of accounting firms<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 debunking the demise of the cpa firm<\/a>\u00a0 | how to thrive as a 21st-century firm<\/a> \u00a0 |\u00a0 7 steps to effective project management<\/a>\u00a0 | how many tax preparers do you need?<\/a> \u00a0 |\u00a0 wip-ing clients into shape<\/a><\/p>\n

\"goprocpa.com\"exclusively for pro members.\u00a0<\/strong>log in here<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a02022世界杯足球排名 today<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

great client questions can save hundreds of hours of time during tax season and prevent projects from falling behind schedule. here\u2019s an example of questions done badly.<\/p>\n

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preserve your sanity, amaze your clients.<\/strong>\"question<\/em><\/p>\n

by frank stitely
\n<\/em><\/p>\n

asking clients great questions is central to ruthlessly efficient workflow management (r.e.w.).<\/p>\n

\n

more:<\/strong> there are no easy answers<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 the 3 biggest tech failures of accounting firms<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 debunking the demise of the cpa firm<\/a>\u00a0 | how to thrive as a 21st-century firm<\/a> \u00a0 |\u00a0 7 steps to effective project management<\/a>\u00a0 | how many tax preparers do you need?<\/a> \u00a0 |\u00a0 wip-ing clients into shape<\/a><\/p>\n

\"goprocpa.com\"exclusively for pro members.\u00a0<\/strong>log in here<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a02022世界杯足球排名 today<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

great client questions can save hundreds of hours of time during tax season and prevent projects from falling behind schedule. here\u2019s an example of questions done badly.<\/p>\n

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