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accounting influencers

mark fritz: leadership lessons for today | accounting influencers

“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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politics & government

irs sluggish on identity theft

bar chart with line chart

and slow isn’t all that’s wrong.

by 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 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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gear up for growth

tim allen: serendipitous specialization leads to success | gear up for growth

full commitment is critical in niche accounting.

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gear up for growth
with jean caragher
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in the world of accounting, niche specialization is often a deliberate strategy. for tim allen, cpa, however, his journey into winery finance was more serendipitous than strategic. with over 30 years of experience—including time at a big 4 firm, leadership roles at multiple wineries, and now managing a successful boutique firm exclusively dedicated to the wine industry—allen has carved out a unique space for himself and his team.

“i didn’t set out to specialize in wineries—it just happened,” allen says. “but looking back, every step led me here.”

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allen’s accounting came unexpectedly during his tenure at deloitte’s san francisco office. while his colleagues gravitated toward high-profile clients, tim found himself drawn to wineries—clients that others overlooked. the opportunity allowed him to work closer to his family in santa rosa while developing a deep understanding of the industry’s financial intricacies.

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busy season management

tax preparers share advice for your clients

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help them prepare for what’s to come.

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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 →