May 28, 2013
Accounting Firms Face Challenges Advising Businesses on Health Care Reform
New requirements create opportunity for firms that develop expertise in their consulting practices
May 28, 2013
WeiserMazars Expands Cost Segregation Practice, Announces Director
The accounting firm of WeiserMazars LLP has announced that Joseph Strickland, Jr. has joined its New York City office as Director and will lead their Cost Segregation Practice.
May 27, 2013
Accessing Cloud Data: The Leaner, Meaner Racing Bike Approach
Current market research studies indicate more than 50 percent of small-to-medium sized accounting firms plan on using cloud-based applications over the next few years. For companies with more than 50 employees, that number rises to 90 percent.
May 27, 2013
Lean Six Sigma Lessons to Improve CPA Firms
Most of us have read about “lean” processes increasing efficiency while reducing waste, and six sigma setting the highest standards for quality production, but these terms have mostly been applied towards large scale manufacturing environments.
May 27, 2013
Five Steps to Effective Delegation
Delegation is an important tool to help free up time, allowing us to focus on the things we do best and that add the most value to the firm. Unfortunately, however, delegation is a tool that too infrequently makes it out of the toolbox.
May 27, 2013
Billing or Practice Management – What’s Needed for Your Firm?
There are a number of strategies being promoted as the latest, easiest and/or best way to run your practice. Current thinking includes value billing, recurring flat billing, niche strategies, international, and so on.
May 27, 2013
Conquering Tax Season from the Cloud
Forward-thinking firm harnesses the power of leading cloud-based tax solution to ease the pain of tax season…and beyond
May 27, 2013
Dentist Chairs and Tax Books: How Regular Tax Planning Saves an Ohio Dentist from a Painful Tax Bill
When it comes to your teeth, dentists will tell you regular checkups and the proper upfront care are key to preventing horrible toothaches and diseases later on. Turns out the same is true in accounting – a lesson that Jed Kesler, DDS wishes he had learned earlier.
May 27, 2013
Practice Management Tools Help Build a Smarter, More Productive Firm
The accounting firm of today frequently performs work outside the traditional tax and accounting service offerings and it is critical this data is accurately and timely managed. Practice management software delivers tools required to track all client data, employee time, outstanding projects and a host of other items.
May 27, 2013
2013 Review of Office Tools Professional — Practice Management 2013
Office Tools Professional — Practice Management 2013661-794-2220www.officetoolspro.com From the June 2013 review of practice management systems. Best Firm Fit: Accounting firms of up to 100 who are seeking a more streamlined workflow for practice management tasks. Strengths Simple, single-screen interface Integrated document management capabilities A la cart integration point options allow firms to customize solution...…
May 27, 2013
2013 Review of Commercial Logic — APS Advance Practice Management
Commercial Logic — APS Advance Practice Management603-643-1900www.CommerciaLogic.com From the June 2013 review of practice management systems. Best Firm Fit: Firms of 50 or more employees looking for a custom solution to maintain staff, client and project data. Strengths Custom configuration to meet accounting firm needs Customized dashboard interfaces Business intelligence software directly integrates Potential Limitations...…
May 27, 2013
2013 Review of CCH ProSystem fx Practice Management
CCH, a Wolters Kluwer business—ProSystem fx Practice Management800-739-9998www.CCHGroup.com From the June 2013 review of practice management systems. Best Firm Fit: Accounting firms of any size seeking an on-premise practice management tool. Strengths Uses dashboard interfaces All inclusive solution without need to purchase additional modules Stable and scalable solution for firms of all sizes Potential Limitations...…