client service opportunities

sometimes the tough part is getting the information.

by ed mendlowitz
the 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 practice doctor

question: i received this email from an accountant:

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ed, we have a client in princeton, new jersey that owns a weekly newspaper who is looking to sell. wondering if there is a client in your firm that may be interested in buying, just a thought.
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not just bad, but malpractice-level wrong.

by ed mendlowitz
the 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 practice doctor

question: i was asked to consult with a client selling his business and provided a fixed fee estimate for the project. the fee was layered based upon how the project progresses.

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i am usually pretty good at estimating what these things cost also considering that the accountant might not have done too good of a job and some minor fixing up is needed.  however, in this situation the reports the accountant prepared were totally wrong and needed massive changes. how should i handle this?
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how savvy cpas turn old problems into new opportunities.

by rick telberg
the accounting firm operations and technology survey

the tax and accounting profession is entering a new era of competitive battles, marked by a thirst for new clients, a hunger for qualified employees, and a dire need for smarter, faster production processes.

indeed, the new accounting firm operations and technology survey shows that most solo practitioners say “attracting new clients” is their biggest challenge. among small firms, sized up to 10 persons, it’s “managing workflow.” at all larger firms, “recruiting and retention” is the primary issue.

clearly, the profession is fighting a three-front war. and some practitioners are trying to win with one hand tied behind their back.

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admission to tax court is just one example.

by ed mendlowitz
the 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 practice doctor

question: i appreciate your offer to help me pass the test to become admitted to the u.s. tax court. i question whether it is worth the effort. can you enlighten me?

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answer: what is the value of any credential?  if you don’t use it, or did not earn it, or will not promote it, you might not realize or feel any value, so perhaps you should not make the effort.
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