June 29, 2016
While there seems to be very positive trends in both supply and demand across the report, many small and mid-sized firms are having trouble finding qualified applicants. If we dig a bit deeper, we begin to see why.
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February 22, 2014
Accountants, especially during busy season, have significant demands on their time, so it's critical to understand how to balance a desire to develop deeper client relationships and work-related time constraints.
February 19, 2014
The simple fact is this: disabled Americans represent a segment of the population with serious needs for tax and accounting services. Their needs are unique, and cannot be easily met with a cookie-cutter approach to these services. But for the firms that understand the value of a strong niche market, there is an opportunity for…
February 18, 2014
There is no question that the most profitable firms (defined as high per partner income) in our profession have figured out that leverage and a well managed pyramid is one of the key ingredients.
February 17, 2014
Even Reluctant Rainmakers Can Create Irresistible Personal Brands That Deliver More Site Traffic, Leads and New Business
February 11, 2014
The most perfect definition of the Windows operating system in 2014 is less a Shakespearean sonnet than the immortal words of Bonnie Tyler:
February 11, 2014
I’ve been doing a lot of work writing and consulting on the topics of document management and workflow, and had seriously written off the hardware side of those critical accounting functions. After all, what more could be said about buying printers and scanners.
February 10, 2014
“Being found” by potential clients can be a challenge. How do potential clients find you? The best way is always word of mouth from your colleagues and clients who know the work you do and your areas of expertise. But, word of mouth alone does not get the job done. People need a way to…
February 10, 2014
The Treasury Inspector General has called the Affordable Care Act the biggest tax act in 20 years. What does the ACA mean to you and your clients?
February 10, 2014
The President of the United States, our champion of income equality, has once again called on Congress to raise the minimum wage from its present level of $7.25 per hour up to $10.10 per hour, a salary increase of just under 39 percent.
February 6, 2014
The Supreme Court's rejection of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) was big news in 2013. And in 2014, it has big payroll tax implications for employers who offer cafeteria benefits to same-sex spouses.
February 6, 2014
5 NCAA Betting Tips from CPA and 19-year IRS veteran, Jim Buttonow
January 31, 2014
The privilege of teaching leadership skills to firm leaders allows me the opportunity to identify various issues that are frustrating and sometimes difficult to negotiate. One of the issues that have risen to the top of the list recently is the age old issue of “Interruptions.”