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opportunity awaits incoming aicpa ceo

some cpas don’t necessarily support the aicpa or believe it supports them.

by seth fineberg
at large

the accounting profession has long been divided about the usefulness and importance of the aicpa. however, with the first regime change in 30 years, incoming aicpa ceo mark koziel will take the helm and have an opportunity to embrace change and bridge some gaps.

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moreover, it concerns the leadership and direction this industry body can potentially bring. the word “potential” is used because there is potential in this profession, both for the aicpa and accounting in general.

audit & assurance

meet your client all year, not just during audit

will there be more work? most likely.

by alan anderson, cpa
transforming audit for the future

when you’re a client-serving firm, the service doesn’t end with delivery of the financial statement audit. client service should be perceived as a continuous, ongoing process that is supported by the culture with accountability measures. client service is a relationship that is developed by habit.

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cpa firms tend to get bogged down in the work, so i developed a process for developing those relationships. i would sit down with the team and tell the senior accountant and the manager that they needed to meet at least quarterly with their counterpart at the client. the senior would meet with the controller. the manager would meet with the cfo. my responsibility would be to meet with the ceo or the business owner. these meetings could be phone calls but at least one of those meetings would be for lunch. if they desired, the senior and manager could have a joint lunch meeting with the controller and the cfo.
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advisory & consulting

ten tips for boosting morale | listicle

by 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 research

good morale at the office keeps people happy and glad they work there. they work better, and they are more willing to put in extra effort when needed. that morale is born of a positive, supportive work environment that accommodates the special demand of a cpa office.

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here are 10 ideas to boost morale:

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right-sizing the audit, with alan anderson

tuesday, dec. 17, 2024, 12 noon pm et

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join alan anderson, founder and president of account-ability plus and author of “transforming audit for the future,” for a dynamic session on how to make the audit fun and profitable again.

too many firms approach audit planning as a saly afterthought. but that’s a mistake.

in this session, anderson reveals the secret to right-sizing the audit. he teaches a planning methodology that ensures successful audits every time. the process creates a better work experience for staff, assists in providing more value for clients, and ensures that the financials are issued on time.

accounting influencers

tom wheelwright: if it’s not fun, rethink client service | accounting influencers

“good accountants focus on tasks, but great ones focus on outcomes.”

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accounting influencers
with rob brown

wealthability founder and veteran cpa tom wheelwright dives into the essential strategies for client-centric service and relationship-building in accounting. hosted by rob brown, this episode explores how accountants can elevate their client relationships, optimize billing practices, and bring joy back into their work.

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in an industry where billing by the hour is typical, wheelwright advocates for a shift to flat, value-based pricing. this, he explains, allows accountants to focus on delivering value without clients worrying about the ticking clock.”when clients know upfront what they’ll pay, it removes financial surprises and puts the focus on service, not cost,” wheelwright says. “our clients need to know we’re there to solve their challenges without worrying about extra charges.”