pre-covid-19, accounting profession hits new highs

we’ll be comparing apples to zebras for a while.

by beth bellor

what a difference a month makes. the accounting profession set several new records in the latest employment figures … but.

for our analysis on the covid-19 impact on the profession, see planning for the coronavirus recession

that “but,” of course, is the global pandemic. the numbers almost seemed dated as soon as they were released, because we know many of those gains quickly melted away.
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how to profit with workflow apps

pixelated blue text "workflow" on binary code backgroundstop reinventing the wheel.

by jody grunden

as a business grows, it becomes necessary to systemize the processes in order to increase the team’s efficiency and deliver a consistent experience for clients.

more: why process is key to remote work | when the irs and fbi come knocking | 5 questions to evaluate new tech tools | traditional benefits for remote employees | the hidden cost of running a distributed company | how to develop your leadership team | 4 ways to bill clients
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one of the challenges that comes with creating systems can be getting every team member on board with the process you want to put in place. for example, joe may have one way of doing things, while karen does them another way and susie yet another.

creating a system will likely require all of them to make some changes in their own day-to-day workflows.
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why process is key to remote work

woman leading meeting, flipchart in backgroundit benefits not only clients, but your team.

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by jody grunden

with the right people in place, empowered to work independently, and proper access to the tools that are necessary to get the work done, process comes next.

more: when the irs and fbi come knocking | cyber security at a virtual cpa firm | top tech choices for the virtual firm | keeping the right people on the bus | how to run effective leadership team meetings | disc helps remote team work together effectively
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creating process is important in any business if you want to scale, but it is imperative when it comes to remote work. process helps streamline things, reduces confusion and makes your team more efficient and productive.
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fake it ‘til you make it: an ultimate goal?

man with head down on desk, sticky note with "help" writte on it on baseball cap7 tips to keep your head up.

by steven e. sacks

how many times have we heard the expression “fake it ‘til you make it”? it usually involves those who have secured positions in companies where they feel they are not up to the challenge.

more: working remotely shouldn’t mean feeling isolated | getting and keeping the best: the struggle continues | performance reviews: no need to pull teeth | knowledge maintenance: gaining employee buy-in | how does your firm leverage its talent? | the lost art of the interview | the 5 keys to success in accounting careers
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people feel that they have to work doubly or triply as hard as others lest they be discovered that they are not qualified. if you are one of them and you exhausted yourself to the point of unhealthy habits to achieve something, you may not get that warm, fuzzy feeling of confidence that you can do it again. if the same assignment was given to someone else, you firmly believe he or she could do it as capably, quickly, better and more efficiently.
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working remotely shouldn’t mean feeling isolated

illustration of different types of people connectedfour practical approaches to virtual leadership.

by steven e. sacks

the concept of “teams” has become more central to operating remotely or “virtually.” among the challenges have been time zones, language barriers, cultural differences and various work attitudes.

more: getting and keeping the best: the struggle continues | 4 ways to boost job satisfaction | have you gauged your staff’s enthusiasm? | retention starts with the hiring interview
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the more virtual teams become ingrained in the business landscape, the more necessary it becomes to apply effective and innovative leadership with a clear focus on identifying, prioritizing and achieving strategic goals.
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