survey: one in four firms replaces servers by schedule
more than 40% are less strict.
the accounting firm operations and technology survey
outlook & analysis
secret to success? a growth and abundance mindset
transformation talks: mike maksymiw, cpa, cgma, says the secret to success and transformation in accounting is to be willing to learn, believe there’s enough work for everyone…and allow yourself to be vulnerable.
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transformation talks
with bill penczak
center for accounting transformation
after 16 years of working in firms, mike maksymiw, cpa, cgma, was done.
he went to his employer with his concerns about wanting to do something else. instead of encouragement to pursue another area in the firm, he was persuaded to remain on the partner track he was on. maksymiw decided he’d rather move on.
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“i didn’t have anywhere to go when i left. i just knew i needed to go,” he said. “so, after, you know, a couple pandemic busy seasons, learning about the cares act, being a national leader at the firm at that, like i was toast. so, my family and i just went to hawaii stayed there for two weeks.”
disruptor: jason staats shakes up the status quo
the future is social.
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the disruptors
with liz farr
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jason staats started doing videos at the beginning of the pandemic to quickly share information about the ppp and other relief programs with as many clients as possible.
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now, he has an entertaining and informative youtube channel where he shows how to use his favorite tech tools and a new mission to drive accountants into the future with collaborations and vision.
survey: firms prefer dell servers
as in “four times the nearest named competitor.”
the accounting firm operations and technology survey
survey: webroot tops virus fighters
microsoft, norton close behind.
change when? continuously
build improvement into your culture.
by dustin hostetler
change is never easy, and the accounting profession has often shown a particular resistance to relinquishing traditional patterns. but for those firms that embrace change at all levels through process improvement initiatives such as lean six sigma, the results have been both visible and rewarding.
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when this kind of initiative succeeds, generational conflicts melt away as the shared vision and firmwide efforts unite older and younger team members in their quest for the common goal.
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survey: you’re probably not reading this on an ipad
the only uptick appears at the end of the spectrum.
penny breslin: how to face hiring challenges head-on
the disruptors: penny breslin says don’t blame robots.
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the accounting profession has faced staffing issues for years now and, especially post-pandemic, the problem has compounded. penny breslin, 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 contributor and the founder of moneypenny, talks about how firms are facing the hiring challenges and popular solutions that seem to be working, including using predominantly cloud-based apps for collaboration and engagement and taking a true evaluation of the talents and skills needed for each position.
breslin says firms need to look at the talent they have and realize that not everyone has to be “a duplicate of yourself.”
byron patrick: thinking smart about new tech
the intersection of technology and intentionality.
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an explosion of new tech tools is giving accounting firm owners the opportunity to improve efficiency, attract and retain talent, and serve their clients better, tech guru byron tells liz farr in this exclusive interview.
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not only do these tools help ease the pressure of capacity problems, but they may also provide firms with a new revenue stream when they extend that expertise into their clients’ businesses.
firms battle staff shortages with pay hikes
except at payroll agencies, where wage gains are dipping.
by beth bellor
let’s talk about earnings, because the latest national data shows some good news on that front. hourly earnings in the accounting profession have nudged above $39 for the first time, to $39.09, up 81 cents or 2.1% for the month and $2.48 or 6.8% for the year.
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another new high came at cpa firms, where they topped $41 for the first time at $41.61, up $1.23 or 3% for the month and $3.70 or 9.8% for the year. staff at cpa firms followed the trend with $31.84, up 53 cents or 1.7% for the month and $2.02 or 6.8% for the year.
firms report it buys, budgets
centralized scanning is common, backup appliances less so.
by 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 research
accounting firm operations and technology survey
the 2021 accounting firm operations and technology survey has turned up interesting findings in how firms are maximizing their use of technology.
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here are some highlights, but note that percentages related to “all firms” are heavily skewed to firms of under 10 employees, which accounted for 66 percent of respondents:
cloud backup declining
appliances are considerably behind. but who’s still using tape?
the accounting firm operations and technology survey
backing up to the cloud is in a curious position. it’s the most popular primary system for accounting firms, but it’s on a decline, whether it’s handled by the firm or a vendor.
cloud backup was chosen by 37.3 percent of respondents to the accounting firm operations and technology survey, down from 42.3 percent.
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backup appliances were chosen by 21.3 percent as shown in the chart below.
dell tops in accountant tech
cch, quickbooks among leaders in software.
by 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 research
one of the biggest decisions an accounting firm can make is a choice of tech product. whether it’s a third monitor for everybody or a tax app appropriate to the firm’s size, it’s an expensive decision that can cause headaches in the short term or continued costs in the longer term.
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the annual accounting firm operations and technology survey, using data from 2021, tracked data on preferred hardware and software brands. here are some of the most popular tools.
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