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Mark Fritz: Leadership Lessons for Today | Accounting Influencers

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“You don’t get to choose the leader you need to be. Your people tell you who you need to be to get the best out of them.”

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Accounting Influencers
with Rob Brown

Leadership is in the spotlight like never before. In a recent episode of the Accounting Influencers podcast, global leadership expert Mark Fritz shares his insights on how leaders can navigate today’s complex environment. Fritz emphasizes that the core principles of leadership remain timeless, but their application must adapt to the rapidly changing demands of the modern world.

Drawing from his early career implementing enterprise systems globally, Fritz highlights how his international experience shaped his understanding of business operations and leadership dynamics. “The principles of leadership are universal,” he explains. “But the key is adapting them to the specific needs of your people.”

Fritz underscores that effective leaders must evolve based on the situation. “Your people tell you who you need to be to get the best out of them,” he notes, stressing the importance of flexibility and understanding diverse team dynamics.

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IRS Sluggish on Identity Theft

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And slow isn’t all that’s wrong.

By CPA Trendlines Research

Victims of identity theft suffer plenty enough without the IRS making a rotten situation worse.

But that’s what’s been happening.

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The National Taxpayers Advocate’s 2024 Annual Report to Congress says, “These victims are still experiencing unconscionable delays waiting for the IRS to process their returns and pay their refunds with no immediate resolution in sight.”

Congressional Concerns

How unconscionable? How about an average of 556 days – nearly 19 months – to process a case and issue a refund?
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Tax Preparers Share Advice for Your Clients

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Help them prepare for what’s to come.

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By CPA Trendlines Research

Accountants sound worried. When the 2025 Busy Season Barometer survey asked if anyone had advice on how small businesses should prepare for the next 12-18 months, almost half took the time to respond.

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Here’s a list of some of the more meaningful responses. Which would apply to your clients? Which should you share with them?

___ Figure out which labor-intensive functions they can automate ASAP. (Andrew Schwartz)

___ Take advantage of near-term opportunities with post-Tax Cuts and Jobs Act legislation (as they become clearer) and provide services/planning for more probable changes in taxes/economy for 3-5 year, 5-10 year and 10 year+ timeframes. (Anthony Aleta) READ MORE →