The 2007 biennial National Society of Accountants survey of nearly 8,000 qualified tax preparers showed that average tax preparation fee for an itemized Form 1040 with Schedule A and a state tax return increased less than 2 percent during the … Continued
Practitioners find success in specialties. What are the top niches? Join the study; get the answers. by Rick Telberg At Large CPA firms, especially local ones, have long sought survival in niches where they could make the best use of … Continued
Projecting a look that communicates your firm’s true professionalism requires more than just shiny shows and a good smile. It really requires a smooth and consistent overall appearance that coordinates everything from your stationary to your demeanor. If one of these components projects a less-than-professional look, it can put a big dent into your overall effort.
In fact, 87 percent of finance professionals agree “You are evaluated by your manner and appearance, not just your work,” according to Bay Street Group LLC. And, of the financial professionals who say the look and feel of their marketing materials can be decisive, 73 percent hold CEO or other C-level titles.
Clearly, it’s not something you can take lightly. So, before you go out and spend thousands of dollars on a professional designer, think a little about the image you project or want to project.
Are you ready to make the break? Get the facts. Join the study. by Rick Telberg For the Finance Executive Running a business from home may make your life easier, but don’t expect it to make your work any easier. … Continued
Top tip: Get the right tech gear for the job. Do you want to work at home? Get the facts. Join the study.
by Rick Telberg
At Large
Personal discipline, a good working environment and the right technology seem to be driving seem to be critically important to CPAs’ success whether working from home or in a traditional office environment.
And, clearly, an increasing number of CPAs are working at home. By our count in an ongoing survey, eight in 10 accountants work at least five hours a week at home these days. And almost half of all CPAs put in at least 21 hours a week from home.
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Understanding how best to juggle work and life, family and job, seems more important than ever.
So far, our soundings show that the three most important ingredients in the work-at-home recipe are: