survey: what is the hardest part of your job?
recruiting remains the sorest spot.
by randy johnston and brian tankersley
the accounting firm operations and technology survey
outlook & analysis
pandemic highlights value of digital files
cpe and training needs are evolving.
by roman kepczyk
last year’s extension to july 15 made for a very drawn-out busy season but did allow firms to shift resources to assist clients with ppp loans and other compliance. second, the move to remote/cloud was forced rapidly and pointed out the advantage of firms already utilizing cloud vendors and hosting providers as their transition was seamless.
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third, the difficulty and caution in physically meeting firm members and clients face to face forced adoption of virtual solutions such as zoom and microsoft teams and pointed out the value of having a digital workflow tool as well as the importance of having all files in a digital format accessible remotely.
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stop trying to get ‘back to normal’
you’ll be missing opportunities if you do.
by art kuesel
the thirst for knowledge about how to manage and lead a firm in difficult times has gone through the roof, as has the focus from important to urgent. firms took a while to adjust to a fully remote work force, but many of the related challenges such as productivity and team development were met with creative and effective solutions.
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it’s my opinion that several challenges have yet to be tackled, including managing 100 percent remote client engagements effectively, virtual business development and achieving a sustainable and less disruptive approach to “daily” life within the firm. everyone is dealing with so much change, and it is nearly impossible to plan long-term. we are still very much dealing with urgent issues daily, leaving important ones for another day.
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how to prosper in a pandemic
crisis brings needed change and new opportunity.
by allan koltin
the most significant changes our profession have seen so far are remote workplaces and, not surprisingly, remote client service. i think the dust has settled at this point and firms understand that these are not flavors of the month, but rather permanent changes to the landscape of our profession.
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it’s fascinating that the covid pandemic was responsible for speeding up what otherwise would have taken 5-10 years into 5-10 weeks.
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blockchain implications for cpas
futurist jack shaw explains how blockchain is changing the way cpas practice.
with steven sacks
solutions to results llc
the economist magazine describes blockchain as the most important advance in business record keeping since the innovation of double-entry bookkeeping, in florence, italy in over 500 years. but now, blockchain may eventually even replace double-entry bookkeeping.
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six key takeaways
1 – we will see more business being reflected in blockchain-based transactions.