outlook & analysis

private equity at the gates

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the pandemic has accelerated our progress toward the future that was already in the offing.

by terry putney

the pandemic is changing where firms work. and it’s a huge issue.

more: 12 shifts to ensure firm success | how to reinvent the firm for the covid age | why it’s time for an acquisition | three ways the accounting profession has changed | ramping up for the year ahead
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office space is being downsized dramatically. long-term office leases that must be assumed by an acquiring firm are becoming a deal killer in many m&a deals. we are seeing a significant increase in the number of firms that are going almost completely virtual. read more →

top 20 trends for the year ahead

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you need to know your options.

by joe tarasco
accountants advisory group, llc

during these unprecedented times, it is difficult to predict the future.

thus, the leaders of today’s cpa firms should focus on planning for various options based upon as many possible scenarios as possible.

this type of planning explores plausible potential business models and implementation processes for impending unknowns.

as you develop your strategic plans for 2022 and beyond, consider the following predictions and trends.

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sales & use tax costs are higher than anyone thought

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sales tax return activity represents the greatest proportion of total costs, followed by consumer use tax. among all businesses surveyed, the total calculated cost (hours spent multiplied by cost per hour) is $14,811 per month. esb average, $11,968.smb average, $17,672 (48% increase over esb segment.)

 

ripe opportunity for accountants to take over clients’ costly recurring non-revenue-generating back-office drudgery.

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midsize businesses spend 163 hours per month on tax compliance – costing more than $17,000, according to new research released by avalara, the sales tax automation company. additional findings break down what tax requirements businesses spend the most time and money on.

tax and accounting firms will be most interested in data related to clients’ recurring and significant spending on non-revenue-generating tasks, in tandem with the potential for human error and resulting impacts on compliance.

 

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