finding new profits in client accounting services.
by chandra bhansali
ceo, accountantsworld
we have all heard a lot of buzz about value billing. it sounds like a great concept to boost a firm’s bottom line, but have you tried it. chances are you haven’t.
why not? because although it is a great theoretical concept, it’s too complex to implement. and there are various reasons why it is hard to implement in accounting practices.
data “snapshots” make restoration much simpler.
by roman h. kepczyk
quantum of paperless
your firm’s safety net in the event of any disaster is your data backup. it had better be consistently performed and securely stored offsite.
more on tech spending: time to replace a server? consider the cloud | desktops vs. laptops | keep your tech budget updated | mandate training programs | turn to portal encryption | deliver reports digitally (even in-house) | tech trends for auditors | front-end scanning hits the mainstream | don’t just store documents, manage them | which wireless depends on location
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typically, firms have a problem when the process they relied on to make the backups didn’t work or was not complete because new servers, drives or directories were added but not updated in the backup program.
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you may need to partner with an external integrator, not just rely on your it team.
by roman h. kepczyk
quantum of paperless
in most firms, the traditional core computers used for operating all applications are internal file servers.
more on tech spending: desktops vs. laptops | use scanners to capture source documents | develop monthly it flash reports | centralize contact administration | is your ap digital yet?
down time for a day or two is a disaster. if an “out of service” stoppage stretches to a week or more, your partner income will suffer measurably.
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being based in the cloud can extend workstation life.
by roman h. kepczyk
quantum of paperless
getting the right mix of mobility is critical for firms today.
more on tech spending: use scanners to capture source documents | monitor real estate: more is better | why you need an independent security review | standardize quickbooks support (and bring your clients) | remote deposit saves in several ways | how efficient are your audits?
the accounting professional’s rule of thumb is that everyone who works out of the office one day per week or more and needs to be self-contained should have a laptop as their only machine. the obvious exception to this is for tax or administrative personnel who would never work from remote client sites, but have a computer at home that they can use to connect to the firm via a secure remote access solution.
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down 7% so far this tax season. market share up.
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h&r block reports that its pace of filing is down from the year-ago period, but not as much as the rest of the industry.
more tax season data: pro e-filing own 10% | tax refunds up slightly | tax filings data looking less squirrely | tax return filings still lag, but pros hold 57% of market | tax filings down, but irs blames the calendar
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h&r block return volume outperformed industry results when compared to irs data reported through february 24. market share gains were realized in both the assisted and diy categories. in the assisted category, h&r block outperformed the industry with a decline of 8% compared to the irs reported decline of 13%. in the diy category, h&r block outperformed the industry with a decline of 5% compared to the irs reported decline of 8%. while overall industry and company volume is expected to improve during the second half of the tax season, company performance relative to the industry is expected to moderate given the conclusion of its free federal 1040ez and refund advance promotions on february 28.
