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jennifer harrity: esg unlocks opportunities | gear up for growth

uncover how regulations, investor demands, and market expectations are driving organizations to embrace sustainable practices.

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in a world where sustainability is increasingly critical, environmental, social, and governance (esg) has emerged as a vital component of the accounting profession—described as the “fourth leg” of the accounting stool, alongside tax, audit, and consulting. esg integrates sustainability metrics with financial data, offering a holistic view of an organization’s health and strategic opportunities.

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“esg is about measuring and quantifying sustainability-related data and aligning it with financial metrics,” explains jennifer harrity, esg and sustainability director for sensiba. “this approach not only provides a clearer picture of an organization’s health but also identifies strategic opportunities for growth.”

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busy season management

tax season 2025 begins. ready or not.

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ready or not? more than four in ten accountants are expecting a better tax season this year than last year, with only one in six dreading worse. join the survey. get the results.

most pros will hit the ground running.

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ready or not, here it comes: the marathon of the tax season. the w-2s are in the mail, the k-1s shouldn’t be far behind, and the 1099s are being filed.

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so far, most of america’s cpas and tax preparers are ready for the tax season and reasonably optimistic about this year’s revenues.

according to early results to the 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 busy season barometer, 44 percent of respondents are better prepared than they were last year, and almost as many are in about the same position as last year. only 14 percent say they’re less ready than last year, with a mere 3 percent much less ready. fifteen percent are “much better” prepared.

but that was before a trump-ordered government-wide hiring freeze and new threats of over $20 billion in budget cuts.

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pricing, fees & billing rates

costs matter

illustration of estimating costs

the three stacks you need to consider.

by jody padar
radical pricing – by the radical cpa

true story. i once knew the cfo at a local mental health nonprofit agency. she had been manager of the accounting department at a large manufacturer but now considered herself semi-retired. she had recently moved into a new condominium and was overwhelmed by the renovation needs.

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she was competent but had a lot going on. as a result, she wasn’t paying attention as the nonprofit agency began to experience cash flow problems. the management team resolved to start booking more psychiatric services because they could bill medicaid the most for those types of services. sure enough, the organization’s gross sales increased substantially. unfortunately, no one had paid attention to the cost of delivering these services.
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marketing & sales

bissett bullet: a desire to serve

today’s bissett bullet: “become known for having an altruistic attitude. demonstrate your desire to serve first and worry about your remuneration second.”

by martin bissett

when you approach a prospective client, come to a conceptual agreement first and foremost. determine how you could work together in a way that makes sure that the business has a better experience working with your firm than they would with the firm that they currently work with.

today’s to-do:

in your next meeting with a prospective client, make a conscious effort to demonstrate your desire to help them achieve what they’ve set out to, both professionally and personally, before you discuss fees.

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accounting arc

top 10 red flags to watch for in accounting offices | arc

outdated technology, unrealistic billable hours, and “unlimited pto” among key issues discussed. 

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accounting arc
with liz mason, byron patrick, and donny shimamoto.
center for accounting transformation

the accounting profession is undergoing significant change, and workplace culture is at the forefront of that transformation. in a recent episode of accounting arc, industry leaders donny shimamoto, cpa.citp, cgma; byron patrick, cpa.citp, cgma; and liz mason, cpa, explore the red flags professionals should watch for in accounting firms. 

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“a firm that isn’t leveraging modern technology is a huge warning sign,” says mason, ceo of high rock accounting. she and the other panelists agreed that firms clinging to outdated systems often fail to create efficient work environments. “automated hr processes should be a baseline by now,” adds shimamoto, founder and managing director of intraprisetechknowlogies llc and founder and inspiration architect for the center for accounting transformation. 

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