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How accounting education is changing

Most accountants feel that the accounting profession is undergoing a monumental shift (and it is). The whole world is on a fast-moving technology train, and the financial tech (Fintech) space is one of the engines driving the train. Have trouble...

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Need time-saving solutions for your firm?

Running any business is a challenge. But accounting firms are a special case. With clients looking to you for legal and regulatory compliance as well...

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Bringing the competition into focus

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Bringing the competition into focus

What do you think about your “competition?” In a way, cloud accounting and AI Fintech open up the world to nearly every firm, but does this mean you...

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Isn't it all just busy season, now?

You know the drill. Accountants block their entire calendar from January through April, and usually another 4-8 weeks in the fall, for clients...

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Are you underselling your accounting services?

As an accountant, you understand what goes into each of the services you provide for clients. Those who need your services have varying degrees of...

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Stop making excuses for overworking

“Just one more thing, then I’ll call it a night.”

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Managing stress starts and ends with your senses

In the accounting industry, professionals are commonly working 50+ hour weeks all year long. During busier times, however, that weekly number can...

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Your firm is only as good as your networking

When it comes to staffing your accounting firm, you likely use one of three criteria for posting an open position: Timing: Seasonal hiring is...

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Your tech is the selling point you haven't told your clients about

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Your tech is the selling point you haven't told your clients about

Tech and time. These two points are inextricably linked, even if some firm owners don’t necessarily act like it. Advancements in Fintech save time,...

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Avoid these 5 mistakes when hiring accounting grads

The accounting sector is expected to grow 7% from 2020 to 2030 meaning there will be approximately 135,000 new openings each year on average. With...

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You've heard about the future of accounting. What about the now?

Over the last decade, the rapid development and implementation of financial technologies (Fintech) have made the future of accounting a hot topic....

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Hey, accountants take vacations too. Really.

Accountants find it challenging to find time for a getaway. You know, taking your loved ones to fun locales. Spending time on a road trip with...

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Use this past season to build a better client base

We get it: the first four months of the year are a slog for accountants. Clients seemed MIA for most of the year but came rushing back hoping to get...

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