Randy Johnston has been an entrepreneur, technologist, and teacher for most of his career. He has helped start and run many businesses, and founded Network Management Group, Inc. and owns half of K2 Enterprises. He has written for accounting and technology publications for four decades, and for CPA Practice Advisor since 2000.
July 11, 2015
For many accountants, payroll=plague, and should be avoided at all costs. Others have discovered that there are antibiotics, and a clean, safe way to handle payroll where there are notable recurring profits to be made while improving client relationships. Industry accountants who need accurate payroll information automated for integrated costing or benefits can self-medicate. Public...…
July 8, 2015
Accounting software choices have never been more numerous, full-featured and capable than the products offered today. Some of you are brand new to the accounting space and some of you grew up purchasing mini-computers to run software you had to write ...
May 13, 2015
The NFP segment of the U.S. market has historically been 5% of all businesses. This market share has grown to over 10% in the last decade. While business may be doing charitable, human interest or targeted work, this does not mean that the ...
April 17, 2015
A firm's management programs and client offerings have to match its strategies. During your annual retreat, you should consider the business you are in today, the business you’d like to be in in the future, and who your clients are.
March 13, 2015
Many consultants to the profession attend the annual Consumer Electronic Show (CES) to look for the latest gadget and gizmo for themselves and their clients. The 2015 version of the show did not have sufficient reporting on useful business tools for ...
February 6, 2015
Accountants in public practice have traditionally referred payroll to major providers such as ADP, Ceridian and Paychex because of the complexities, risk and deadlines involved in processing. With additional requirements for small business with the ...
December 5, 2014
Every year at this time, I reflect on the success and failures of the past year, and the opportunities of the year to come. It is also the time that I reflect on the recent introductions of new products and announced strategies from vendors to determine i
November 28, 2014
Expectations from business owners and clients have changed. This is particularly true with accounting software and the impact on traditional write-up services.
October 13, 2014
Expectations from business owners and clients have changed. This is particularly true with accounting software and the impact on traditional write-up services.
October 12, 2014
Risk mitigation when your practice is attacked is an economic consideration. What will breach reporting cost? What will recovery cost and time lost be? Although we are not likely to be terminated by our clients or our firm, even this type of loss ...
September 12, 2014
Payroll is not a four letter word. Human Resources (HR) is an additional opportunity to help clients and tie them closer to your firm and services. While many CPA firms use outsourced services for payroll and HR, technology has made providing these services easier and more profitable.
September 5, 2014
There are ample articles trying to convince you of the value of Cloud Computing. There are three primary application approaches for the cloud: 1) Backup, which we have reviewed in prior columns covering products like NetRescue, Gillware and eFolder, 2) Hosting, including companies like CPAASP InsynQ, Awensa, Cloud 9 and Real Time Data Services, Thomson...…
