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for the rock star accountant [youtube]_rggim5dzvq[/youtube] just in time for tax day: syd barrett’s accountant, alan kaufman, offers his services to all “unintelligible rock stars.” when they aren’t being chased by groupies, these music icons are getting chased by the … continued

new weight-loss secret! the tax season diet

accountants are working around the clock at kruggel, lawton & co. in downtown south bend, ind. — and not just on taxes.

this year, employees are working together in their quest to get healthy. the employees have lost 139 pounds and logged 402 hours of physical activity.

kevin-kruggel.jpg“i think it’s just been a greater emphasis on trying to maintain fitness level, trying to get a little more activity this time of year and also just eating a little better than probably we’ve done in the past,” partner kevin kruggel (left) told wsbt tv.

“i’m now 10 pounds down” said tax manager ben silver.

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a few good ideas for thriving in tax season

pittsburgh-area firms have it figured out.

sisterson & co. llp gave its employees “wellness kits” in february — baskets packed with antacids, tissues, aspirin, first aid kits and hand sanitizer — to make sure workers are prepared for the months ahead. “it’s tough this time of year because people have colds, and they’re working harder and not sleeping as well as they should,” says cheryl talerico, sisterson marketing manager. read more →

four success habits for tax season

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how does your busy season compare?

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by rick telberg
at large

busy season has a way of bringing into focus the habits and practices that separate the successful firms from the less than so.

in reviewing our data so far, it’s clear that the more effective firms share a few key traits. their partners and staff report less stress, smoother operations and increased revenue-both overall and on a per-client basis.

what are they doing right? they tend to excel at four skills: read more →