strategy

gary shamis: strategy is easy. execution is key | gear up for growth

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moving beyond a “partner-driven” model is essential to scale operations and continue growth.

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while many skills contribute to effective leadership, gary shamis, president & ceo of winding river consulting, says executing strategic plans is the most critical.

 

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“i have come to the conclusion that strategy is not hard,” says shamis. “strategy is easy. and there are no secrets around strategy. the difference is your ability to execute that plan.” 

shamis says only the ability to implement plans at a high level enables firms to progress, grow, and achieve their long-term goals. 

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alan whitman: unlocking the secrets to smart growth | gear up for growth

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“speed and being nimble are critical to being able to try new things and iterate quickly.”

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alan whitman, ceo of adw advisory, formerly led baker tilly u.s. through a meteoric rise from $475 million to $1.5 billion in revenue. in this episode of gear up for growth, he shares his wealth of experience and insights.

see alan whitman on the disruptors: stop accepting the status quo

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one of the central themes of the conversation is the potential for smaller cpa firms to outpace their larger counterparts in innovation and agility. whitman highlights the advantages small firms have, such as their ability to pivot quickly and try new approaches without the bureaucratic hurdles larger organizations face. “speed and being nimble are critical,” whitman asserts. however, he notes that smaller firms must adopt a forward-thinking mindset, emphasizing, “hopefully, smaller firms aren’t biased by always doing it the way you’ve done it in the past.”

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misperceptions, corrections, accountancy and lemonade

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woman mentoring teen girl

five notions you can help correct.

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the national pipeline advisory group is worried about the pre-professional pipeline that takes in students at one end and, years later, pumps cpas to a business world that desperately needs them.

more: whole person retention: when it’s not just the money | global trends show many dissatisfied cpas | more big firms shut their doors to new college grads | seven enticements to keep talent on board | employee retention is easier than attraction | let interns fix the staffing shortage? | disruptors: talent crisis? what talent crisis? | three ways to raise the bar for your business
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and there’s plenty of reason to worry. the number of students majoring in accountancy is in steady decline, dropping from 75,153 diplomas in 2018 to 62,318 in 2022.

the number of candidates for the cpa exam is also dropping. it dipped 6 percent in 2023 after a 7 percent dip the year before.
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big change comes with deep reflection

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chalkboard saying indicating that time to change is now

are you ready to redefine the accounting profession?

by seth fineberg
at large

what can be accomplished in a year for any individual or organization is amazing. in this case, i’d like to draw attention to the efforts and, for some, the existence of the accounting alchemy network.

more seth fineberg at large: 3 ways to raise the bar for your business | randy crabtree: stress management for overworked accountants | make it ‘productive season’ | it’s time to do the uncomfortable | three ways to improve next tax season | jeremy sulzmann: can intuit mend fences with accountants at qb connect? | meet basis, the new ai bookkeeper on the block | is this when accountants start taking freshbooks seriously? | you’re doing email wrong | careful… you may be advising!
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in march of 2022, ingrid edstrom, alina nikishina and mathew heggem helped put aan into the world to build a network of like-minded individuals dedicated to seeing accounting’s higher purpose come to fruition. i wanted to take some time in this post to familiarize you with what aan accomplished over the past year and peek into where it’s headed.

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accounting disruptors are heading your way … with deep pockets

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if you’re not ready to make your move, you’d better hope your competition isn’t.

by jody padar
the radical cpa

change isn’t just knocking at your door; it’s kicking it down. we’re in the middle of a major transformation because of new players, cutting-edge technologies and a financial surge. the rules are being rewritten before our very eyes.

more: the convergence of trends makes pricing changes imperative | stop looking for talent that does not exist | advisory work must be priced by value, not hours
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if you consider accounting a giant chessboard, many players are making strategic moves. you have the old-school firms on one side who are navigating a rapidly changing landscape. on the other side, you have the new-school disruptors. these innovative entities are reshaping the industry with cutting-edge technologies and fresh approaches.

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‘great shakeup’ in cpa firms on the way

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those that continue to make deep and sustainable investments will excel; “grinders” will face serious challenges to staying relevant.

by allan koltin
the rosenberg map survey

editor’s note: every year, the rosenberg map survey asks the industry’s top consultants to share their observations from cpa firms across the country. how do you think the next 12 months will unfold? also, how would you assess the last 12 months?

as i look to the next 12 months (july 1, 2023, to june 30, 2024) i see the “hourglass” half full! i know we have been in and out of a recession and flattening economy for the past 3.5 years, but i believe that in 2024 the economy will be better and stronger (i know i may be a minority opinion here!).

more: ai for accounting automation will be significant | private equity leading to corporate-style cpa firms | pe, consolidations to keep impacting accounting profession | a 40-hour workweek is feasible | five ways staff shortages are changing firms forever | soft skills are front and center | it’s time for a new business model | rosenberg map: partner incomes surge 11.4%
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whether i’m right or wrong may not matter though, as cpa firms continue to have strong performance in good and bad times. i realize that in a recession, the use of certain advisory and consulting services may be reduced or put on hold, but that aside, i think 2024 will be a strong year for firms as they continue to right-size and reimagine what their firm can be.
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pe, consolidations to keep impacting accounting profession

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cash infusions make the recruiting environment more competitive.

by angie grissom
the rosenberg map survey

editor’s note: every year, the rosenberg map survey asks the industry’s top consultants to share their observations from cpa firms across the country. how do you think the next 12 months will unfold? also, how would you assess the last 12 months?

i believe competition will continue to increase and firm leaders will continue to make changes regarding business structure. leaders will continue to innovate their strategies to meet the market demands. private equity infusions and consolidations will continue at a steady pace, as structures will evolve to align with each individual firm’s leadership goals.

more: a 40-hour workweek is feasible | five ways staff shortages are changing firms forever | soft skills are front and center | it’s time for a new business model | rosenberg map: partner incomes surge 11.4%
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firms will continue to place priority on building advisory practices and streamlining operations to increase efficiency and communication. firm governance structure, clear goals and increased transparency and accountability will be required to remain competitive.
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fifteen big questions for your next strategy session

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six people meeting around a table

focus everyone on the big issues.

by marc rosenberg
the rosenberg practice management library

most firms spend their time at retreats planning for the future, forming goals and addressing pressing issues and problem areas. the problem areas aren’t day-to-day issues such as purchasing a new copy machine or revising the policy on sick days. the problem areas are more strategic: morale issues, recruiting problems, profitability, etc.

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here are some specific examples:
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four considerations for effective client culling

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2023: the year “cull” was no longer a four-letter word for cpa firms.

by bill penczak

it finally happened.

for at least the past dozen years, i’ve heard cpa firm partners’ bold talk about culling their clients in order to ease staffing issues, focus on larger, more profitable engagements, or rid the firm of the pita clients, which has nothing to do with animal rights and more about protecting their people from those who are a pain ____  _____  _____ (complete the next three words on your own, and you can skip wordle for today).

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a recent study was published that indicated only 1 percent of cpa firms could adequately staff their engagements. and while more firms are migrating to offshore models to get work done, more are actually culling clients, but without a measured process for doing so.  

here are some suggestions for successful extrication of clients who are wearing down the profitability and the morale of firms: 

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keep clients from “balance due” shock

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with just a little advanced marketing, you can get paid year-round and have more satisfied clients.

by frank stitely
the relentless cpa

when i talk with prospective clients in any medium, i lead with tax planning. i don’t care if i’m meeting them, calling them or emailing them. i lead with tax planning. the number one complaint clients have about cpas and tax preparers is a lack of planning. they get tax returns and nothing else.

more: stop clients from performing “favors” | who needs fall tax planning? clients … and you | get clients to bring tax docs early…yes, early | why time tracking still matters | make fewer mistakes, increase revenue and capacity | six ways to create a millennial-friendly firm
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the fun part is seeing the reaction when i mention planning. i tell them that they can know the results while there’s still time to change the results. tax season is no longer stressful because they know the answers in advance about refunds and balances due.
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would you buy your own services?

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don’t expect potential clients to if you don’t know what sets you apart.

by steven e. sacks, cpa, cgma, abc

do you ever wonder why after spending many hours on drafting, editing, proofing, and polishing—and proofing and polishing just once more—your engagement proposal efforts did not result in winning the engagement? and if this happens on a semi-regular basis, the frustration is never easier to take.

more steve sacks: how do you value your most important asset? | how to build a winning proposal | six ways to fix your firm agreement | the great resignation or a reshuffling? | listen to learn | build the framework to a solution with five answers | try for success, not a win
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you may have the requisite knowledge, experience, and perhaps even a broad view based on a diverse set of clients. however, you may have become complacent by maintaining a “cookie-cutter” approach to developing your proposals. like the old joke defining a consultant: “a person who takes off your watch, tells you the time, and gives the watch back to you,” implies an approach that you believe is best for your potential client, yet reflects no understanding of what the client actually needs.

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it’s okay to say no to clients (even the large ones)

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working with “smaller” clients can often be more rewarding – and profitable – than “big” clients.

by frank stitely
the relentless cpa

there’s a reason you aren’t actively training clients to allow you to work efficiently. you’re afraid that you’ll lose clients.

i guarantee that you will.

more: control your time: avoid ambush meetings and calls | get clients to bring tax docs early … yes, early | why time tracking still matters | make fewer mistakes, increase revenue and capacity | six ways to create a millennial-friendly firm | do you know your turnaround time?
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clients have trained you to be inefficient. they’ll resist retraining. some of them will leave and infect someone else’s practice.

the reason you fear losing clients is that you fear you can’t replace them.

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printer ink: not just expensive, but a blatant scam?

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are you really sure how much ink you’re buying?
 
by rick richardson
technology this week

those incredibly cheap entry-level printers you find when sorting your options by “price lowest” can be very alluring if you’re in the market for a new inkjet printer. however, don’t assume it shows you’re getting a good deal.

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just as a drug dealer can offer a cheap initial “sample” to get you hooked before raising the price on all subsequent transactions, printer manufacturers use a similar business strategy. they can easily make up any loss from the printer’s discounted sale by offering its ink cartridges for exorbitantly high prices. the printer firms then keep you on the hook for paying these outrageous ink rates for the duration of the printer, which is a very lucrative revenue stream for them.

let’s take a closer look …
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