Firm Management

November 18, 2019 

Maybe it is time to rethink how we show our value to others by ripping a page from Dell, Southwest, Allstate, Disney, GM, and just about every other major brand. They use the classic “good-better-best”—G-B-B—marketing strategy to change the customer’s ...

Garrett Wagner

November 18, 2019 

As the industry moves more towards cloud-based solutions, there remains a core group of users who maintain loyalty to on-premise applications. While this loyalty is admirable, in this day of remote workers and the desire for anytime/anywhere access, adhering to an onsite application can be limiting. Which is why application hosting can be so important....…

Mary Girsch-Bock

November 18, 2019 

Abacus Private Cloud Abacus Next www.abacusnext.com From the 2019 reviews of hosting services for accounting firms. Abacus Private Cloud from AbacusNext (APC) is a good fit for accounting firms with 10 or more employees that are in the market for a private hosting solution that offers top level security. Once available only to legal firms,...…

Mary Girsch-Bock

November 18, 2019 

Cetrom CPA Cloud Cetrom Information Technology Inc. www.cetrom.net From the 2019 reviews of hosting services for accounting firms. Cetrom is a cloud hosting provider specializing in providing reliable and customizable IT hosting services to CPA firms. Cetrom was been named K2 Enterprises’ Top Hosting Provider for the 5th consecutive year (2015-2019). Cetrom has deployed multiple...…

Mary Girsch-Bock

November 18, 2019 

Cloudvara Cloudvara LLC www.Cloudvara.com 855-601-2821 From the 2019 reviews of hosting services for accounting firms. Cloudvara is a hosting application well suited for both accounting and legal firms, as well as other types of businesses looking for QuickBooks hosting. Though Cloudvara specializes in QuickBooks Hosting, it can also host a variety of other legal, accounting,...…

Mary Girsch-Bock

November 18, 2019 

Right Networks Hosting Right Networks www.Rightnetworks.com From the 2019 reviews of hosting services for accounting firms. Right Networks cloud hosting offers application integration for accounting firms, accounting and tax professionals and small business owners. Although Right Networks specializes in QuickBooks Desktop cloud-hosting, more than 250 additional applications can be supported in the hosted environment. The...…

Mary Girsch-Bock

November 17, 2019 

“Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.” ~ Leo Tolstoy In the accounting world these days, we are inundated with news about change, innovation, disruption, or whatever else you want to call it. Terminology aside, the bottom line is that our jobs our changing at an ever-increasing rate. We...…

Amy Vetter

November 17, 2019 

The accounting profession is as dynamic and vital to the success of America’s small businesses as ever, which is why CPA Practice Advisor’s 40 Under 40 and 20 Under 40 Influencer programs recognize professionals who are helping lead the profession ...

Isaac M. O'Bannon

November 15, 2019 

Traditional compliance services like taxes and audits have long been the bread and butter of many accounting practices. However, clients are increasingly requesting new services beyond that scope such as bookkeeping, payroll, and advisory-level collaboration. Firms eager to create new revenue streams and stronger ties with clients respond by expanding services and adopting technology that...…

Pete Potsos

November 15, 2019 

As you consider the home healthcare industry vertical for your firm, begin with the why. Why now? Why this industry? Why this geographic location? Why should they work with us? Why is it important to the firm’s bottom line? Once you know your why, you’re on your way to creating a marketing plan with purpose....…

Becky Livingston

November 15, 2019 

To ensure success in an environment where available accounting talent is limited, managers must move away from the idea of a new hire having a perfect resume. Instead, focus on identifying promising candidates who you can develop and who fit your ...

Paul McDonald

November 14, 2019 

The firm migrated from the CCH ProSystem fx Tax on-premise solution to the full, cloud-based CCH Axcess platform, including CCH Axcess Tax, CCH Axcess Document, CCH Axcess Portal, CCH Axcess Practice, and CCH Axcess Workstream modules.