March 24, 2015
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
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 13, 2015
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
March 13, 2015
iFirm is actually a cloud-based practice management system for small firms. So it goes well beyond the typical scope of CRM. iFirm is a project / engagement centric application that can be used to manage a client engagement from beginning to end. iFirm fi
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 ...
March 10, 2015
Accounting firms EY, KPMG, Grant Thornton LLP , PwC named one of the 2015 “NAFE Top Companies for Executive Women” by the National Association for Female Executives (NAFE), which honors American corporations that id