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busy season 2026: the year cas firms seize the lead

why is the busy season better for cas accountants?

cas comparison: at firms where cas is the leading fee-generator, cas accountants are handling half the book (left) and collecting 10 times the fees (right).

by 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 research

with busy season 2026, accountants specializing in client accounting services are reaping the benefits of a year’s worth of hard work, in a smoother path to april 15, more compliant clients, and higher fees, according to the 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 busy season barometer.

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the busy season barometer marks the 2026 tax season as the breakthrough moment when cas crosses from merely an aspirational experiment to a routine part of the service mix for small and midsize firms.

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advisory & consulting

how to build a scalable cas practice

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by hitendra patil
client accounting services: the definitive success guide

client advisory services (cas) are much more than just a passing trend or buzzword. they represent a fundamental shift in how accounting firms define their value and interact with clients. offering cas means your firm is adopting a new approach to practicing accounting, one that changes how services are provided, how clients view your role, and how your firm builds long-term revenue. it’s not just adding another service line; it’s a strategic change shaping the future of the profession.

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according to survey insights, 59 percent of accounting firms currently offer cas. among these, 73 percent have been providing these services for over five years. however, for many, offering cas and growing it are two different challenges.

the key question is no longer, “should we offer cas?” but:

“how can we expand cas without adding complexity, chaos or costs?”
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busy season management

top tech trends for tax season 2026

holding steady, tuning workflow, and testing ai.

tech plans: 43% of accountants say they’ll be working with new or upgraded versions of practice management & workflow apps, followed by 25% with tax prep packages.

by 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 research

with the 2026 filing season approaching, most accounting firms are not racing to rip and replace their technology stacks. instead, they are making selective adjustments, tightening workflows, and cautiously experimenting with artificial intelligence — all while keeping a close eye on staffing limits, client behavior, and return on investment.

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more tax, pricing,  pay, hiring, and the 2026 outlook

that restrained approach comes through clearly in 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间’ busy season barometer, which shows a profession that is less focused on transformation than on execution. the dominant theme across survey waves is not disruption, but discipline.

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five kpis to measure roi success

the secret sauce? value pricing tax advisory services.

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 jackie meyer, cpa, ctc, msa, is president and founder of meyer tax consulting llc, taxplaniq, and concierge accountant coaching programs in southlake, texas. she offers concierge tax and accounting services to assist clients with anything from income-shifting strategies to managing a family business in qbo.

by jackie meyer
the holistic guide to wealth management

revenue growth isn’t just a metric; it’s at the heart of financial well-being for financial professionals and their clients. when a firm grows its revenue, the balance sheet isn’t the only thing that benefits. it enables the firm to invest in advanced technologies and education, to offer more comprehensive services, to fulfill philanthropic goals and to attract top-tier talent. expanding revenue also benefits the firm’s clients by availing them of more strategic advice, faster response times and ultimately, a more secure financial future.

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according to an american psychological association’s stress in america survey, money worries and inflation have raised our collective stress to the highest level since 2015. financial stress is detrimental to mental health and leads to higher rates of anxiety, depression and other mental health issues.
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best practices for choosing workflow management software

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you get a trial period. use it!

by jody grunden
building the virtual cfo firm in the cloud

when evaluating workflow management software, it is important to evaluate your priorities and know what you want out of the system. it is also important to understand that there isn’t going to be an exact fit.

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after comparing options, make sure that the system you go with meets the priorities at the top of your list. once the system is picked, it is important to spend time inside the system to figure out how your company is going to use it.
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