Dozens of the profession’s thought leaders met virtually as part of Avalara’s Accounting Meta Influencers sessions. They identified and discussed critical issues facing the profession.
If you don’t know history, you're condemned to repeat it. On the other hand, if you take historical lessons to heart, you can ensure you use them to your advantage. As your firm expands services and works through growing pains, take these bits of ...
The last year-plus has been tough on everyone, so don’t be surprised if your employees are worried about returning to the office — in whatever form it takes. This is where leadership matters. Go to your team with a clear plan and a positive ...
Among the 38% of Americans who worked from home at some point since the COVID-19 pandemic was declared in March 2020, 57% said working from home had a positive effect on their personal finances, according to a new study from Bankrate.com.
Being intentional is a key to many successful habits and here it plays a major role again. The first step is to make connecting with your peers is to make it a priority. Each day spend 15 minutes twice a day to call someone and have a conversation.
For most tax and accounting firms, COVID-19 has been a significant catalyst for change. While some firms may not have thought about having remote employees before March 2020, many have adapted to having their employees work remotely from home.
Women feel the strain – and pay gaps hold: One of the defining characteristics of the COVID-19 pandemic is the way in which it has upended work/life balance.
More companies are calling workers back to the office, but will they readily return? A new study by global staffing firm Robert Half shows that about 1 in 3 professionals (34%) currently working from home due to the pandemic would look for a new job if required to be in the office full time. What […]
As we reach the one year anniversary of stay-at-home mandates across the nation, it’s important to reflect on how COVID-19 has changed the accounting and tax industry as we knew it. For the past year, many of us have been waiting to return to “normal,” ..
By Taxfyle co-founder, CEO Richard Laviña, CPA When the IRS announced in 2020 that it would extend the filing deadline to July 15, the industry breathed a collective sigh of relief, thankful for three extra months to meet deadlines, while also managing the unprecedented circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic that brought so much disruption to […]
The last year has come with unprecedented challenges but also brought great opportunities for innovation and growth. For small to mid-sized accounting firms, the workplace of the future will continue to evolve and look different than the past.
80% of employers say vaccinations will allow them to move to a new normal in terms of returning to the workplace. Yet, relatively few employers (10%) believe vaccines should be mandatory.
So how do you know when it’s time to break up? We’ve compiled a list of some common high-risk client categories, along with some tips to help mitigate your potential exposure, short of ending the ...
Employers must show empathy and make available professional support and resources for employees suffering from mental health issues. The goal is to help them address their condition and hopefully resume contributing to their own success and...
A new survey of US small and midsize businesses (SMBs) by Bill.com found that 75 percent of small business owners (SBOs) are moving to introduce new products and services in an effort to drive growth as they navigate year two of COVID.
As a result of the pandemic, most firms are now providing their services over video chat, emails, and phone calls rather than in person. Connecting with clients remotely and building a relationship is essential to a healthy partnership.