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outlook & analysis

what’s going to happen? lots, say consultants

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insights on staffing, private equity and more.

by 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 research

in case you haven’t noticed, the whole world is changing. everything.

even the accounting business.

and everyone wants to know what’s going to happen.

even cpas.

more: growth and complacency must concern accounting firms this year | solving staffing requires intention | how accounting firms are handling the staff shortage | the future of fees | as private equity closes in, firms seek new answers to staffing problems | when staffing falls short, clients get culled | how accounting firms are dealing with retirement | next five years are critical for accounting firms | staffing turnover’s down, but why? | what’s your firm worth? private equity wants to know | the new pipeline: outsourcing and offshoring | is this the last year of accounting’s golden age?
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some of the answers (for cpas) might be found in the 2024 rosenberg national survey of cpa firm statistics, where some of the industry’s leading consultants are opining on what’s coming down the pike.

and they all agree on one thing: change is coming.
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management

why you shouldn’t sue a client

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there’s more to consider than you may realize.

by ed mendlowitz
202 questions and answers: managing an accounting practice

question: a former client owes me a lot of money and will not pay or even discuss a settlement. i want to sue him. what can you tell me about this?

more: what to do when a partner becomes disabled | do as little as possible | want to merge? here are 23 things to request | i’m just starting out; why join an association? | don’t blame the client for your location | realign partners with monthly meetings | i’m 76. should i slow down? how? | who to hire when it’s time to grow | hourly billing doesn’t cover the value; now what? | ask for what you’re worth | the top tip for reviewing tax returns | you have to start somewhere | two options for collecting past due fees | you can’t win with lowballing
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response: i don’t know the details so cannot address your specific situation. however, i have some comments about suing that i would like to share with you.
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advisory & consulting

becca johns: how rea cpas is pushing into advisory | capstone conversations

it’s time to challenge the cpa mindset.

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capstone conversations
with jean  caragher

rea & associates is transitioning from a traditional cpa-centric model to a broader advisory role, aiming to offer services such as it consulting and wealth management. this will require major shifts in the firm’s internal mindset and culture, including redefining roles, retraining staff, and effectively communicating the new value proposition to clients.

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a tall order, to be sure. but becca johns, director of practice growth, tells jean caragher in this episode of capstone conversations, “this is a good time to challenge the mindset of being a cpa firm.” read more →

outlook & analysis

how will private equity impact accounting careers?

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pe may push dei for new talent.

by 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 research

private equity investment is creating a seismic shift in the accounting profession. leadership structures are getting overhauled. career paths are branching both up and out. investments are opening opportunities in services and clientele.

more: eleven questions about kids, wealth and the family business | twelve years and out: seasoned accountants join the exodus | how accounting firms are handling the staff shortage | gen ai in accounting: epic transformation, or overheated hype? | survey shows big opportunities in small business | salary guides for accountants vary widely: whom do you believe? | are you earning what you deserve? | the slow, painful death of the 150-hour rule | partner comp earnings gap: what’s the right spread?
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how will this impact the core of cpa firms?

good question. and the 2024 accounting move project has some answers.
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