ThomsonReuters

JULY 25, 2023

For today’s accounting firms, advanced technology is no longer an option but a necessity. To keep pace in an increasingly competitive landscape, forward-looking firms are investing in artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to automate tax workflow, open up additional revenue streams, and better serve clients.

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ThomsonReuters

JULY 6, 2023

If you’re a leader within an accounting firm, you’ve likely heard of advisory services and their lucrative impact. This trend is picking up pace as traditional accounting firms seek more strategic and meaningful work that goes beyond just tax returns. But what accounting advisory services should your firm offer?

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ThomsonReuters

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Overview of clean energy credits by energy type Helping clients with renewable energy credits In recent years, the U.S. For accountants, understanding renewable energy tax credits and how they relate to individuals and businesses is essential in helping clients maximize their tax benefits.

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ThomsonReuters

APRIL 25, 2024

When it comes to navigating the tax landscape of 401(k) contributions and withdrawals, it’s important for accountants to stay informed and help clients make tax-efficient decisions during their retirement years. How to engage with clients on 401(k) tax considerations What are the taxes on 401(k) withdrawals?

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CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

13-15, more than 2,500 accountants learned about many new product and feature innovations that will help them serve their clients through the QuickBooks Online ecosystem. Accountants can build templates from scratch or customize ready-made product-based or service-based business charts of accounts.

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quickbooks E-commerce Approval Workflows Account 119

ThomsonReuters

JANUARY 8, 2024

Automation of routine tasks One of the most significant ways AI has revolutionized the tax and accounting profession is through the automation of routine tasks. By automating these mundane tasks, tax professionals can allocate more time to strategic planning, analysis, and providing valuable insights to their clients.

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ThomsonReuters

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Jump to: AI for firms: operational improvements and new services AI for in-house departments: protect the business and enable growth Client communication benefits through AI AI for firms: operational improvements and new services One of the main benefits of AI is the potential to improve productivity and efficiency.

Tax 104

Tax Account accountant accounted 104

Ryan Lazanis

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Looking for one of the top digital marketing strategies to help potential clients easily find you? Then you’ll want to read the rest of this article on SEO for accountants. What is SEO for Accountants? One word: Traffic. And no, not this kind of traffic.

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Xero

APRIL 17, 2024

Understanding the environmental impact of your business is critical in today’s business environment — and carbon accounting is a fundamental step in this process. With carbon accounting increasingly becoming another compliance measure mandated by regulators, businesses of all types and sizes need to get their emissions numbers in order.

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Basis 365

MAY 25, 2023

Service-based businesses , such as management consulting firms, marketing agencies, or PR firms, rely on performance metrics to gauge their success. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are essential tools that service-based businesses can use to measure their performance, track progress toward goals, and identify areas for improvement.

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Management Consulting accounting firms Account accountant 104

ThomsonReuters

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

In an era of staffing shortages and scarcity of technical tax professionals , accounting firms must increasingly look outside the box to fill gaps in talent. Many firms are shifting their hunt for talent beyond the traditional accounting background. There is no doubt that tax professionals are hard to find, let alone replace.

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tax planning accounting firms Tax Account 105

ThomsonReuters

JULY 6, 2023

If you are an accounting professional who has been contemplating a change in career path, you’re not alone. Accountants have the knowledge and experience necessary to work as trusted advisors to the public or within a company, so your certification qualifies you for a variety of career paths. Why are so many accountants quitting?

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Xero

OCTOBER 24, 2023

This guest blog was written by the team at ecommerce accounting integration, Amaka. Proper preparation as a business owner or an accountant with e-commerce clients can help maximise Cyber Monday success. In fact, we’ve seen Amaka’s accounting integrations saving businesses around 12 hours of manual work monthly.

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E-commerce Technology accounting and finance bookkeeping 103

ThomsonReuters

JANUARY 4, 2024

Jump to: Utilize short-term staffing solutions Incorporate AI and automation into your workflow Become a strategic advisor As accounting firms usher in 2024, it’s important to take a fresh look at the business landscape — both its challenges and its opportunities — to best prepare for the year ahead.

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tax planning Tax Technology tax return 78

Basis 365

JULY 25, 2023

So, let's explore the top accounting KPIs vital for a marketing company's financial management. So, let's explore the top accounting KPIs vital for a marketing company's financial management. A steady or increasing revenue growth rate indicates the company successfully attracts and retains clients.

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Xero

JUNE 21, 2023

You win, or you learn – that’s one of Tennick Accountants’ internal mottos, and one that encouraged the firm to put themselves in the running and enter the 2023 Xero Awards UK & Ireland. The Small Firm of the Year award celebrates the Xero accounting or bookkeeping partners that have cracked the formula for success.

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Account accountant accounted accounting and finance 118

ThomsonReuters

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Jump to: How many accounting firms use AI? How do smaller accounting firms use AI? In today’s fast-paced business world, ignoring technology is not an option, and the field of accounting is no exception. How many accounting firms use AI? How do the Big 4 use artificial intelligence? For now, not many.

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accounting firms Account accountant accounted 111

ThomsonReuters

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Sandy Heit’s path to owning her own accounting firm was a bit unconventional — and ultimately involved her love for photography. She pursued accounting due to a combination of a love for math and heeding her mother’s advice to have a stable job. Owning a business provided many lessons which she would utilize in her life to come.

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cpa firm accounting firms accounting careers CPA 52

ThomsonReuters

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Jump to: Reflect on your current tax workflow Use automation to boost staff engagement and retention Unlock growth opportunities With staffing shortages of epic proportions, the accounting industry is facing a crossroads. How are you getting paid? What are your methods for client communications?

Technology 112

Technology Account accountant accounted 112

ThomsonReuters

JUNE 16, 2023

Many of today’s accounting professionals have a new perspective on when and how they want to work. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic forced countless businesses, including accounting firms, to go remote essentially overnight due to mandated shutdowns and stay-at-home orders. Are there still remote accounting jobs?

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accounting firms Account accountant accounted 111

ThomsonReuters

JULY 6, 2023

As accounting firms look to differentiate themselves from the competition, one trend is leading the way: business advisory. From advising on mergers and acquisitions to specializing in accounting and advisory in your clients’ specific industry, there are many ways to take advantage of this unique opportunity.

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accounting firms Account accountant accounted 98

ThomsonReuters

JANUARY 4, 2024

Make a personal stress inventory 2. Take advantage of wellness benefits The numbers are in, and they reinforce the mental health challenges facing accountants. Long hours and heavy workloads are nothing new for many accounting professionals. Here are some tips for helping accountants to reduce and manage stress: 1.

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Tax Technology payroll tax accounting careers 71

ThomsonReuters

AUGUST 3, 2023

In the rapidly evolving landscape of the tax and accounting industry, specialization has emerged as a solid differentiator, providing firms with a distinct competitive edge. As clients’ needs become more diverse and complex, offering cookie-cutter services is no longer sufficient.

accounting firms 98

accounting firms Account accountant accounted 98

Ryan Lazanis

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

In this post, we’ll discuss key considerations for effective accounting website design and showcase a variety of inspiring examples that can guide your own creative approach. 1) Focus on the Client Your website is a marketing tool that will communicate how you will improve the lives of your clients. Let’s go!

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Account accountant accounted bookkeeping 98

Xero

AUGUST 7, 2023

Xerocon Sydney is just weeks away on 23 and 24 August, and the ICC exhibitor floor will be full to the brim with some of the best and most loved apps, tools and services for accountants, bookkeepers and small businesses. Make sure to check them out, as well as our other exhibitors, as you explore Xerocon 2023.

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bookkeeping E-commerce Tax Account 91

ThomsonReuters

MAY 15, 2023

Working in the tax and accounting industry can be a stressful job. That’s why it’s important for both tax and accounting professionals and their firms to take steps to protect their mental health. Tax and accounting firms need to ensure that the mental health of their employees is taken seriously.

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Account accountant accounted Technology 137

ThomsonReuters

AUGUST 25, 2023

What is the purpose of making a provision for depreciation? Managing corporate tax depreciation Each tax season, business clients turn to their accountant for assistance in navigating corporation tax depreciation and leveraging every tax deduction they can take to minimize their tax liability. 27, 2017, and before Jan.

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corporation tax Tax income tax financial statements 98

ThomsonReuters

OCTOBER 27, 2023

But, many accounting firms offering pro bono services fail to take a strategic and organized approach, opening themselves up to a host of potential challenges. Another challenge is that some clients don’t appreciate the value you’re giving them when you do offer pro bono services.

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CPA Practice

MARCH 31, 2023

Technology continues to be a driver of growth for today’s successful accounting practices, and professionals know it, with a recent survey showing that 86% of respondents agree that technology will play a significant role in the growth and expansion of their practices in the next year. The survey was sponsored by Intuit Inc.,

Technology 128

Technology quickbooks Account accountant 128

Mark Lee

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Historically most clients stay with their accountant for many years. They generally move only when they feel their accountant doesn’t care enough about them, puts their fees up significantly or messes up. You are only at risk of losing clients if any of your clients are in group one.

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tax return Tax bookkeeping bookkeeping services 94

Ryan Lazanis

APRIL 4, 2022

Do you want to know how to start a bookkeeping business or accounting firm in 2022? Great news, because this step-by-step guide will cover the critical 7 steps you’ll need to follow to set up a modern bookkeeping practice and to land your first clients. Marketing your bookkeeping services to find new clients.

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bookkeeping bookkeeping services accounting firms Technology 98

ThomsonReuters

JULY 13, 2023

If you’re part of a small or medium-sized tax and accounting firm, you may think artificial intelligence (AI) solutions are solely designed for large organizations – but think again. To learn more, let’s take a look at three ways accounting firms can use AI as a competitive advantage.

Tax 97

Tax Technology accounting firms income tax 97

CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Take the questions your clients have been asking all year and cluster them into topics. Try to create three to five topics at most. You could send a client survey to identify what they are interested in. You can continue your passive social media efforts, but are they really paying off? Think like your customer.

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cpa firm CPA accounting and finance cpas 115

DuctTapeMarketing

APRIL 13, 2021

Word of mouth marketing is considered by many to be the most desired form of marketing. Some products, services, and experiences naturally produce chatter, but there are certain things that any company can do to stimulate word of mouth and cash in on the buzz. Hint: it’s usually not the stuff you have in your new marketing brochure.

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Start-ups Account accountant accounted 323

ThomsonReuters

JUNE 29, 2023

Managing tax clients isn ’ t always easy. Providing good customer service is essential to growing your tax and accounting practice but, as many professionals have come to realize, dealing with difficult clients can be hard. Behaviors of challenging tax clients The customer is always right. Or are they?

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Tax Account accountant accounted 97

Ryan Lazanis

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Navigating the ever-evolving landscape of accounting requires efficient client management, and that’s where client portals come in. In this article, I present a curated list of the top 12 client portals available in the market today. Table of Contents What are Client Portals for Accountants?

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Account accountant accounted Technology 98

Withum

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

This is the 1,058 th blog I have posted in the last 11 years. My first blog was posted on February 7, 2012, and it seems like a long time ago and also seems like yesterday. Posting a weekly blog sort of forces me to think of new ideas to write about. At first, the ideas were easy because I addressed concerns clients had.

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