It’s hard to believe, but with the calendar flipping to July, we’re closer to the start of 2018 than the start of 2017. In addition to preparing all those extension returns, firms are starting to think about next tax season. So that’s why now is a great time to take advantage of the various training […]

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Marketing, Economics and the 4Ps I am progressing through “Implementing Value Pricing” by Ron Baker, and really enjoying the process and the parallels that are drawn to everyday topics and other industries. I was amused and excited to hit a section where he began an interesting parallel of pricing strategy to… farming. Now, I’m a South […]

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Most firms deal with staffing challenges of some sort. Unfortunately, many firms don’t recognize the role technology can play in solving these problems. A recent Accounting Today webinar looked at this issue, exploring the impact on a real firm. During the webinar, Wolters Kluwer Product Line Manager Samantha Grovenstein-Deal spoke with David Primes of Sobul, […]

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Communication. Such a simple word, but is it really that simple? With all of the types of communication used in the business world today, it could not be any more complex! So many communication rules and types. From non-verbal communication to the written word, the list is endless. It’s hard to keep up with, and […]

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Traditional accounting firms often revolve around the partner. Unfortunately, this model is susceptible to many problems that until recently have been accepted as simply the way things have always been done. In a new whitepaper, “The New Firm Tranformation: Technology, Growth and the Future” Jody Padar (The Radical CPA) discusses how a new style of […]

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Growing your firm isn’t easy. While steering your existing clients towards more profitable engagements is one way to boost business, at some point you need to attract new clients. That’s easier said than done, of course. The accounting profession is more competitive than ever. So how do you win new business? Here are a few […]

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