Number 1: “Everybody wants to be able to work from anywhere, all the time.” We’ve been asking leading experts in the profession: What do you see as the top tech trends for accounting firms? Byron Patrick, a leading edge CPA.CITP, … Continued
Vast majority of firms investing heavily. Clearly, the accounting business is in recovery, if tech spending is any indicator. Roughly seven in ten CPAs are reporting that they will be stepping up their IT investments this year. Here are additional … Continued
Clients pay for understanding, not just reports. By Jason M. Blumer, CPA, CFE The tagline of our firm is “Numbers Tell Stories…” It’s a constant reminder of the purpose behind our industry and our firm. The numbers we deal with … Continued
Accounting firms can no longer be content with doing business on the golf course. By Hugh Duffy In order to retain clients, recruit prospects and capture as many referrals as possible, firms must invest in a solid marketing system. Easier … Continued
An Accountant Looks at Ponzi Schemes By Sareena Sawhney Suddenly, Ponzi schemes seem to be everywhere. Credit for the renewed attention to this classic financial fraud is of course due in large measure to Bernard Madoff, the now-convicted financier who … Continued
Ric Payne has a lot of answers. But, importantly, he also knows the right questions.
The CEO and chairman of Principa, which provides management services to accounting firms worldwide, Payne is famous for launching Results Accountants Systems, the Accountants’ BootCamp and the Results Accountants’ Network.
Today, the big question accountants should be asking themselves is: What is the vision I have for our firm 10 years from now?
In framing that vision, he says you need ask: READ MORE →
With over 500 million users, where do you think your clients are? Who are these people on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn? “It’s you and me and everybody we do business with,” says Bill Sheridan, the leading-edge communications manager for the … Continued
According to one of the profession’s most revered figures, the answer is yes. Get changing, or get left behind, says Charlie Larson. Larson practically invented the concept of “MAP” – management of an accounting practice — and he wrote the … Continued