growth strategies

overcoming the five hurdles to advisory services

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face these issues to achieve firm growth.

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by donny shimamoto, cpa, citp, cgma
the center for accounting transformation

are you tired of feeling overwhelmed and stuck in the compliance workload, unable to provide valuable insights to your clients? do you feel that your firm has the potential to grow and create a lasting impact, but capacity issues hinder your progress? 

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you’re not alone. many accounting firms are struggling with the same challenges. but what if there was a way to break through these barriers and elevate your firm to new heights? read on to discover how to overcome the challenges associated with providing advisory services and transform your firm into a thriving, client-centered business.
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elder care: not sexy, but vital

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by ed mendlowitz
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there are two distinct types of elder care assurance services.

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one service is the complete financial care and oversight of elderly clients. these could be relatives of the people retaining us, or the elderly person themselves. the other service is consulting on the financial planning and tax needs of the elderly person.
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advisory services done your way

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how to craft a plan to delegate, partner and outsource.

 

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by penny breslin
it’s not just the numbers

back office support for the accounting firm defines you and your firm. are you servicing clients who are part of the past, or are you servicing clients living into the future? remember the new generation of business owners has never owned a filing cabinet, fax machine, landline, printer and turntables (only if they are into retro music!).

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the diagram above is how i think about “advisory services.” the traditional role of an accountant has been as steward and operator. if you’re happy there, then that’s ok, this post will help you streamline your processes and technology to deliver these services more efficiently and profitably. and if you want to move into higher valued (and higher paying!) work and play a role in transforming your clients’ businesses, and play the role of strategist and catalyst, then we’ll show you how.
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how to advise clients on allocating business resources

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man and woman in meetingthe best course might not be the most exciting.

by ed mendlowitz
77 ways to wow!

time, resources and money are limited assets of a business, and, actually, anyone. successful organizations and people know how to maximize each one and how to integrate and allocate them for the best benefits possible.

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these assets are called into action when opportunities arise. however, typically opportunities come in bunches and then a choice must be made. is the newest opportunity taken, the easiest or the most strategic? that is when the organization’s leadership earns its pay. here are some thoughts using a client’s specific situation.
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why compliance still matters. but it’s not enough.

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resistance is futile… and silly because it’s necessary for the profession.

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by donny shimamoto, cpa, citp, cgma
the center for accounting transformation

in the world of accounting, compliance work is often seen as the unglamorous side of the profession. but what if i told you that compliance is the heart and soul of accounting, the unsung hero that makes advisory work possible?

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let’s explore the importance of compliance work in the accounting profession and why it’s time for us to stop minimizing its significance. read more →