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Revolutionize your talent strategy with automation

ThomsonReuters

The challenge for CPA firms is to create an environment and a career path that talented young people find appealing. This is where technology, particularly tax automation, plays a pivotal role. The role of tax automation Automation is a strategic asset in recruitment and retention.

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Five signs you’re ready to be your own boss

ThomsonReuters

Starting your own CPA firm may seem like a distant fantasy, but with barriers to entry lower than they’ve ever been, it could be closer than you think. Most small CPA firm owners have years of experience working for larger firms and find themselves wanting to utilize that experience to serve clients in their own way.

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How To Start a Bookkeeping Business in 2022 [Step by Step]

Ryan Lazanis

There are four reasons why I recommend taking the time to set up a productized service at the outset: 1) It’s easier to get prospective clients by marketing your accounting and bookkeeping services as a complete solution versus marketing it as a commodity (ex: bookkeeping and accounting work). Advisory Services?

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Friday Footnotes: Work-Life Balance, Does It Work?; Big 4 Firms Slash Job Postings; She Doesn’t Even Go Here! | 2.16.24

Going Concern

public accounting firms, however, turnover has continued to increase. The author’s research found that conflict surrounding work-life balance practices, and perceptions of unfair treatment with regard to their application within a CPA firm, were directly correlated to employee turnover intentions.

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Friday Footnotes: Why People Leave Public Accounting; Audit Workloads Up; Terrorist Clients (Literally) | 12.2.22

Going Concern

Writes Edward Mendlowitz, CPA/PFS, ABV: There are many reasons why CPAs decide to leave public accounting firms. Based on my experience, I believe some of these reasons are personal and individual, but far too many of these reasons are caused by CPA firms’ leadership and can be avoided or mitigated.

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Friday Footnotes: Working Late; The Year of the ESOP?; It’s Not Layoffs, It’s “Repositioning” | 1.5.24

Going Concern

He obtained his CPA certification in 1987 and then returned to Smithville to work with Ed Fuqua at his local CPA firm. As CPA firms respond to increased demand for advisory services, shrinking talent pools, baby-boomer retirements and economic challenges, succession plans will continue to be accelerated.