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Spotlighting Women in Advisory Practice: “Create a culture where everyone is happy,” says Alicia Shaul, CPA firm entrepreneur

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She decided to skip law school and instead took a job as a bookkeeper, finding her chosen profession and going back to school to earn her CPA. A culture of happiness and growth In the six years after she became a CPA, Shaul worked at several accounting firms and experienced some less-than-ideal managers.

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Revolutionize your talent strategy with automation

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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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Tax practice tune up: five tips for the off season

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Consider technology to improve your tax process Technology can be a powerful asset to any tax practice, particularly when utilizing automation tools such as UltraTax CS or SurePrep to reduce manual data entry and streamline processes. Are you ready to take your CPA firm to the next level and stay ahead of the competition?

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How will AI affect accounting jobs?

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Some of the most notable impacts include: Data collection and analysis Tax research and optimization Strategic planning and forecasting Streamlining back-end operations As an evolving technology, AI is far from perfect, and it still lacks certain capabilities. appeared first on Tax & Accounting Blog Posts by Thomson Reuters.

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Simplify your tax preparation invoice process

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Here are some basic ways to keep your tax preparation invoice process moving smoothly through the most demanding time of year: Establish file-naming conventions. It’s only natural for clients to wonder why their CPA firm doesn’t provide a similar service. Is every member of your team saving files in the correct folders?

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Marketing for accounting firms: individuals vs. small businesses

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You can do this online through blogs, white papers, webinars, and podcasts, or offline through speaking engagements and networking opportunities. Use case studies, white papers, and other educational content for marketing purposes. Turning tax clients into full-service clients.

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How to avoid burnout during this tax season and beyond

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For more tips on managing your workplace wellness, visit our tax blog or download our white paper on how accountants can work from home successfully. The post How to avoid burnout during this tax season and beyond appeared first on Tax & Accounting Blog Posts by Thomson Reuters.

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