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Financial Engineer or Operator? How to Choose the Right Buyer
Almost half of the top 30 U.S. CPA firms had some form of private-equity investment or alternative practice structure.
March 24, 2015
10 Networking Tips for Accounting Firm Leaders
From regular meet-ups with colleagues to social media, executives of accounting firms have many avenues when it comes to connecting with others and enlarging their circles. Read on for 10 tips on how to get the most out of your networks.
March 20, 2015
Are Firms with a Vision More Successful than Firms Without One?
This is a very difficult question because the best firms often perform well in multiple areas, so it’s impossible to filter out the individual impact of disciplines such as visioning, marketing, developing staff, accountability and management and leadersh
March 18, 2015
BillQuick 2015 Offers Improved Project Management Functions, Faster Performance
In addition to performance improvements, the 2015 version includes over 75 new features that give users increased project visibility, powerful project-based accounting and management functionality.
March 17, 2015
AICPA Accepting Applications for Scholars Leadership Workshop
The American Institute of CPAs is now accepting applications for its Accounting Scholars Leadership Workshop. The Workshop, which is now in its 21st year, is an invitational program held annually for minority accounting students who plan to pursue the CPA
March 16, 2015
SMBs Lose Money by Relying on Outdated Expense Management Tools
The survey asked more than 200 SMB financial decision makers questions related to expense, travel, and invoice and was able to identify employee needs such as greater flexibility, automation, and incentives for compliance. However an array of frustrations
March 13, 2015
Thought Leader Symposium: The Annual Event that Keeps on Going
Once a year, CPA Practice Advisor and a group of key software vendors in the accounting space serve as host to the profession's think tank, the Thought Leader Symposium (TLS). Approximately 30 participants from across the accounting profession gather ...
March 13, 2015
2015 Review of CRM Systems for Accounting Firms
The nature of a CRM system is to provide a central location to keep track of all communications activity with a customer, client or prospect, or anyone you do business with.
March 13, 2015
2015 Review of Zoho CRM
Zoho is a great solution for organizations that are serious about establishing a comprehensive process for tracking and managing all contact / client communications. The scope of features available with Zoho exceeds the needs of most organizations. Ideall
March 13, 2015
2015 Review of Results CRM
Results CRM can fit very well in virtually any small business or accounting practice. If your organization uses QuickBooks, the integration is very deep and can really enhance your ability to maintain a good grip on all of your client or customer activity
March 13, 2015
2015 Review of Office Tools Professional
Office Tools Pro (OTP) is not just a CRM system; it is also a practice management, workflow and client portal solution. The nature of the OTP offering makes it a real good fit for firms ranging from sole practitioners to 50 user sites. OTP offers a ...
March 13, 2015
2015 Review of Microsoft Outlook 365
Office 365 is a good fit for virtually any accounting or tax practice, regardless of size. Even if you already have a comprehensive practice management system, you will probably want to have this application in place. Most of our readers already ...
Technology March 13, 2015
Understanding Your Firm’s Brand
Of all the assets your business owns, your brand is one of the most valuable and the most elusive. Without a strong brand identity, your firm is like a wallflower at the prom, sitting in the margins without a story or a voice to tell it.