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accounting arc

blockchain could still reshape accounting | arc

technologies like ai and web3 could eventually unlock blockchain’s full potential. 

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

more arc: analysis, reaction, comedy

is blockchain dead? in a thought-provoking accounting arc, hosts liz mason, cpa, and donny shimamoto, cpa.citp, cgma; and byron patrick, cpa.citp, cgma; tackle the pressing question and brainstorm other blockchain applications. 

the short answer is no—but the landscape has changed. 

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when blockchain first entered mainstream conversation, it was hailed as a transformative tool capable of revolutionizing financial reporting, auditing, and recordkeeping. however, according to mason, ceo of high rock accounting, the execution challenges are enormous.

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busy season management

your colleagues give their best advice for clients

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… and lots of it.

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for many people, especially people running small businesses, their accountant is their best, if not sole, source of advice on financial matters, including business administration.

sometimes they come asking for it.

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sometimes they expect their accountant to offer it.

sometimes they are even willing to pay for it.
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bissett bullet: don’t just talk the talk, walk the walk

today’s bissett bullet: “if you’re a business owner in need of an accountant and an advisor, you’re probably hoping those are one and the same person. when you’re busy trying to forecast your sales and know where you’ll be with the bank at any given time, you need that person to be living that life with you.”

by martin bissett

what so often happens, however, is that accountants don’t forecast their business because they live off their gross recurring fees and don’t actually know where their money is coming from.

you must forecast if you are advising your clients to do the same. to do so gives you credibility and the time to get it right is now.

today’s to-do:

walk the walk; it really is that simple. if you are not forecasting your future income, start to do so now.

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pricing, fees & billing rates

kill the billable hour to earn what you deserve

the convergence of trends makes pricing changes imperative.

by jody padar
the radical cpa

the speed of change is faster than ever. how are you going to react to it? that’s what i’m really preparing you for – redesigning your entire business model to become a more client-centric advisor. value-based pricing models are the key component but not the whole story.

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today’s automation, new competitors, staffing challenges and new technologies are conspiring to bring clients more value than they could have enjoyed before. all of it is shifting the way you need to think about your services, what clients value and how you get paid fairly for the expertise you bring to the table. read more →

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tricia bencich: how mental load undermines career progress | move like this

mental load includes the invisible cognitive effort that goes into even the smallest tasks—and it’s constant.

 

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move like this
with bonnie buol ruszcyk
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in the latest episode of move like this, tricia bencich, inclusion and social responsibility associate director at moss adams, returns to the show to tackle a topic that resonated deeply with attendees of the 2024 move mini summit: mental load. with more than 1,000 attendees at her session alone, it’s clear that the idea of “invisible labor” is striking a chord, especially with women in the workplace.

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mental load, bencich explains, isn’t just about the physical tasks we perform but the cognitive effort involved in managing them. it’s not driving to the soccer game; it’s remembering the cleats, checking the weather, packing snacks, ensuring the uniforms are clean, and being an emotionally available parent – all before the car leaves the driveway. it’s this invisible, persistent, often unnoticed thinking and planning that women disproportionately carry. and, as she emphasizes, “mental load affects everyone, but research shows women continue to shoulder more of it, even if their partners work less or not at all.”

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art werner: economic optimism? | quick tax tip

despite uncertainties, accountants have an opportunity to lead clients with confidence, expertise, and a forward-looking strategy.

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quick tax tip
with art werner
cpe today

in the latest episode of quick tax tip, seasoned tax expert art werner brings a refreshing perspective: optimism.

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even amid constant regulatory changes, economic fluctuations, and the looming possibility of new tax legislation, werner argues that tax professionals have never been better positioned to help clients navigate complexity—and thrive.
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growth strategies

clients need you for growth

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two experts chime in.

by martin bissett
passport to partnership

please start understanding, valuing and respecting your own value in the marketplace with clients who could not reach their goals without you.

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businesses are in need – sometimes desperate need – of your technical expertise and caring approach.

take that to them instead because, speaking as one who is looked after well myself, we love it and we are prepared to pay a premium without ever asking for discounts.
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dominic piscopo: clear pay=bargaining power | the disruptors

“if you can’t afford fair salaries, it’s time to fix your machine—not squeeze your people.”

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the disruptors
with liz farr

like many accountants, dominic piscopo, the founder of big4transparency.com, was frustrated by the lack of transparency in salary data. “i’d found it really, really frustrating trying to get good quality data on what to expect, looking ahead for my salary,” piscopo explains. before creating the platform, piscopo discovered his firm offered the lowest starting salaries in his city. by gathering compensation data from peers and presenting it to leadership, he secured “a little bit under a 10% pay bump” for his entire cohort.

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“data is so powerful,” he says. “if you can advocate for yourself and show real objective numbers, then it becomes a real conversation, versus just like, ‘oh, my employee is throwing a fit.’”

what began as a simple spreadsheet shared on reddit “went really, really viral, kind of right away,” confirming a significant need in the accounting community.

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client accounting services

heidi henderson: impactful tax plans | the concierge cpa

pivotal incentives, like cost segregation studies and energy credits, can revolutionize accounting firm service models.

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the concierge cpa
with jackie meyer
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in the latest episode of the concierge cpa, host dr. jackie meyer sits down with heidi henderson, executive vice president of engineered tax services (ets), to discuss elevating accounting practices through specialty tax incentives and advisory partnerships.

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henderson, a self-proclaimed “reformed accountant,” shares her journey from traditional accounting roles into strategic consulting, where she now helps cpas and their clients unlock substantial tax savings through advanced planning techniques. from leveraging cost segregation studies for real estate owners to navigating lucrative energy credits like 45l and 179d, henderson explains how accountants can tap into specialized knowledge to deliver high-value results—and why firms must shift beyond compliance work.

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audit & assurance

don’t let tech fears slow you down

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audit requires innovation.

by alan anderson, cpa
transforming audit for the future

auditors, like most accountants, tend to be conservative in nature. we tend to be reluctant to change unless we’re on a burning platform.

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as i’ve said before, audit is at a crossroads. we can continue the way we’ve been doing audit and will likely go extinct. or we can make changes that will keep audit relevant and valuable for the next generations.
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listicle

ten ways to offer eldercare services | listicle

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individual tax returns often turn up a need for eldercare for a client or a client’s relatives.

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often younger family members in distant cities need support for older relatives in your area – and not just health care. preparing a tax return may also uncover difficulties that senior citizens are having.

here are 10 services you can offer on a retainer basis after tax season has passed.

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busy season management

pro services, tech and mining sectors most likely to thrive

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cars and construction? not so much.

by 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 research

here’s a question for you: which business sectors are most likely to thrive over the next 12-18 months?

the answer matters. it matters to accounting clients, who need to know where their businesses stand, where they can find customers, maybe where to invest or form partnerships.

more barometer: accountants see a host of woes for businesses | top three issues for business: tariffs, taxes and inflation | accountants reporting a pretty good year | concerns take curious shifts as tax season closes | tax season faceplant: accountants overrun by late chaos | accountants turn negative amid tariffs, trade, uncertainty | what cpa firms could do better | survey: which client industries will grow this year
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and it matters to accounting firms, too. thriving sectors need good accounting firms.
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advisory & consulting

bridge the advice gap for better financial futures

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source: bento engine

 

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hecker
 philipp hecker is a co-founder and the ceo of bento engine, a fintech at the intersection of technology and impactful wealth management advice. at j.p. morgan he founded and led the wealth planning & advice organization. he holds an mba from harvard business school.

fifteen age-based client milestones for advisors to note.

by philipp hecker
the holistic guide to wealth management

despite the significant growth of the u.s. wealth management industry over the past few decades, the state of advice in this country falls short of its potential. americans deserve more and better advice beyond just investment-related matters. several concerning statistics highlight this issue:

  • a caring.com survey finds that a staggering 67 percent of americans pass away without a will, lacking even the most fundamental trust and estate documents.
  • an edward jones survey finds just one in five u.s. parents have saved, or are planning to save, for their children’s education using a 529 plan. in fact, two thirds (67%) of survey respondents said they were not aware of the features and potential tax benefits of 529 plans.
  • vanguard data finds that just one in six retirement account holders over age 50 are making catchup contributions to which they are eligible.

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our firm’s research found that three in five investors (60%) who have advisors are not getting the guidance they need about making retirement catchup contributions, while two in five (40%) lack clarity about fundamental decisions around the optimal timing for initiating social security benefits.

imagine what it’s like for the majority of americans who don’t have financial advisors.
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