March 13, 2014
Avalara Partners with Leading Edge Alliance for Sales Tax Automation
Sales tax automation provider Avalara and The Leading Edge Alliance (LEA) have formed a new strategic alliance, the companies announced on Thursday.
March 13, 2014
Intuit Unveils the New QuickBooks Online Accountant
Last year, Intuit created true harmony among its products and services, rolling out one look and feel that would make it easier for users to switch between products. The financial management solution provider has now extended that harmony to its QuickBooks Online Accountant solution. In February, Intuit debuted its enhanced QuickBooks Online for Accountants.
March 13, 2014
Rising Above … By Moving Your Firm to the Cloud
Spending more time with clients reveals more service opportunities– leading your firm to higher growth. Yet you might spend more time than you’d like just managing your growing firm, trying to understand what’s really working and struggling to adapt as the business changes. Join me on one firm’s journey to address these challenges– and to…
Firm Management March 13, 2014
Marketing Tips for the Self-Proclaimed “Not-so-Creative” Accountant
Accountants tend to fall in the analytical-left brain-thinker camp. This makes it difficult for some practitioners to make the transition to right brain creative thinking when the time comes to get a marketing program up and running.
March 13, 2014
The Key to Planning for Your Firm’s Success
"The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People," by Stephen R. Covey, is a book that has had a profound impact on both my personal and professional life. Of the seven habits that Covey presents in the book, the second habit, “Begin with the end in mind,” is my favorite. This habit is directly connected to…
March 11, 2014
Accounting and IT Professionals Join Forces to Fight Data Theft
Executives worried about data security are driving a spike in demand for skilled number crunchers who are well-versed in technology, according to a Chattanooga, Tenn.-based firm.
March 11, 2014
Two at Ernst & Young Recognized as Rising Stars
Anthony Carmello and Anthony Swanson named winners in Leadership and Strategy Consulting categories, respectively.
March 11, 2014
Which Social Media Options Are Right for Accounting Firms?
When I educate CPAs and accountants on social media marketing, I get two questions more often than any others. First, which application they should be on, and second, how they operate or participate in social media to get results.
March 10, 2014
How To Produce Positive Change Through Appreciative Inquiry
Most firms are in the process of reflecting on their progress during this time of year. Often, that reflection leads to negative feelings of what did not happen, goals that were not met, numbers that were not obtained and people who left. A more effective process is one called Appreciative Inquiry.
March 7, 2014
Five Revenue-Boosting Tips for Accountants During Tax Season
As an accountant, one might think managing a business and growing revenue would come naturally. But taking the time to focus on marketing, sales and business development objectives is one of the hardest aspects of building a company. That’s why we wanted to share some proven ideas to help save you time, money and grow…
March 7, 2014
Professionals on the Move – March 7, 2014
A weekly roundup of professionals in the tax and accounting profession that have changed jobs and/or been promoted.
March 6, 2014
Treadmill Desks and Wireless Headsets Can Make Workers Better
A recent study by the University of Minnesota found that walking while working might impove not only an employee's health, but also boost output. The study, conducted by Avner Ben-Ner, a professor of Work and Organizations at the Carlson School of Management, followed about 40 employees of a local financial services company who regularly used…