irs releases key benchmarks. via irs electronically filed tax returns are on track with last year and overall refunds are running nearly 10 percent higher so far in 2010, according to statistics issued today by the internal revenue service. the … continued
cpas brace for pain and uncertainty with cautious optimism, buoyed by signs the economy may have stabilized. by rick telberg as busy season lurches into high gear, accountants are expressing more confidence in the outlook for their own firms and … continued
these busy days offer a chance to get to know your clients better.
…from the folks at weltman berfield cpas in buffalo grove, ill., via @weltmancpa on twitter.
the three-step plan to new profitability. are you ready? “these are life changing times,” according to steve erickson, an albuquerque, n.m.-based practice management consultant. “when will things go back to the way they were? never.” “you need to get on … continued
make busy season into business development season. “firms need to look at the busy season as a stepping stone for 2010, while your clients are focused on taxes and accounting more than any other time,” according to john ezell’s prohorizons. … continued
still, many cpas see a better year ahead. by rick telberg cpas appear to be headed into busy season 2010 with cautious optimism that this year will be better, or at least no worse, than last year’s, when the economy … continued
if you’re not already scheduling meetings with tax clients for year-end planning, you may be falling behind. the government’s massive response to the financial meltdown and business downturn is producing a volcano of changes in year-end tax planning and potentially … continued
six-year culture of abundance ends with a thud, firms re-group, restructure and re-learn how to operate in a culture of recession. via news release the cpa profession opened 2008 on the heels of several years of extraordinary growth and profits, … continued
now cpas are carefully recalibrating plans for the next several months. by rick telberg it’s clear that a sense of unease pervades the profession. people are worried about the economy, about their clients and their own jobs and practices. indeed, … continued
economy impacts end-of-season parties. are job cuts next? join the survey; get the answers. by rick telberg cpas closed out tax season 2009 last week feeling dazed, confused, weary and maybe even a little bit lucky. despite a dismal and … continued
most practitioners did as well or better than last year, according to survey. here’s your sneak peek of the results, tabulated in real-time. as always, thanks to the participants for joining the survey panel. we’ll keep you posted if you … continued
