tax season

how some thrive in tough times

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they make all the hard work pay off.

by rick telberg

some tax and accounting practitioners are showing how to deal with the same problems as their peers and competitors, and yet rise above them.

the results can be dazzling.

overall, 45% of accountants say this busy season was better than last year’s, including 12% who said “much better.”

indeed, for those lucky few, it was better by almost any measure. among those who reported operations were “much better” this year: read more →

tax season 2011 disappoints some

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despite economic recovery, many firms seem unable to capitalize on new opportunities. click here to join the tax season 2011 survey; get the results.

march survey results show 18% of accountants reporting "much" better overall results than a year ago and 26% reporting "somewhat" better results. source: 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 research

tax accountants are finishing the 2011 busy season with stronger results than they expected, but – perhaps surprisingly — not as strong as last year, despite somewhat improved economic conditions.

卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 research suggests that many accounting firms may have over-reacted to the 2007 market crash by cutting staff and billing rates, leaving them unprepared to capitalize on the opportunities of the 2011 recovery.

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delighting clients in busy season

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what do accountants talk about when they talk about…? when 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 asks practicing accountants how they “delight” clients during busy season, one word pops up more than any other: “personal.” clearly, clients respond to “financial” “planning” “service” with “questions” … continued