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is your staff truly empowered?

three people having discussion at table over document and water glasses

this doesn’t overlook accountability. quite the opposite.

by alan anderson, cpa
transforming audit for the future

i don’t know if it was luck or by design, but when i started out at mcgladrey, i landed on a team that was already doing the kinds of innovative work that i coach teams today to try out. i’ve never been a status quo type of person, so that resonated with me. i was always trying to find a better way to do things.

in my first six months, we were already working with data, using the primitive data software tools available back then, or, more likely, that we built ourselves. i was in an environment that created the art of what’s possible. we were willing to try new things. i didn’t have mentors or co-workers who would tell me “that’s not the way we do it here,” so i was able to actually do the things i thought about.

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audit has become an exercise in filling out forms

back then, at the beginning of my career, we weren’t under fee or time pressure. we were encouraged to talk to the client, to ask questions and to understand their business. but as fixed fee and fee pressures started to grow, the mindset of audit became focused on getting the work done quickly, not on providing insights or value to the clients. the empowerment mindset that i got from my team in those early days began to fade.
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koebnick: freedom from federal taxes? the tribal credit that’s sparking fireworks | the concierge cpa

advisors are learning how a federally registered tribal credit could mean big tax savings and big tax controversy.

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update: this episode was originally recorded in early 2025 and appears here as part of the 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 special independence week series. please be advised that the tribal tax credit is currently under increased scrutiny by the irs, with concerns about potential misuse and fraudulent claims. the perspectives shared in this episode reflect the understanding at the time of recording and do not align with the most recent regulatory guidance or enforcement actions. listeners are strongly encouraged to consult a qualified tax advisor and review the latest irs guidance before considering any strategies discussed herein. 

the concierge cpa
with jackie meyer
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as americans celebrate independence, a lesser-known federal tax credit tied to native american tribal negotiations is offering its own version of financial freedom—up to 40 percent off federal tax liability, no clawbacks, and five years to use it.

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on this special independence week episode of the concierge cpa show, host jackie meyer, cpa, sits down with chad koebnick, vice president of specialized tax services at nepsis, to explore a strategy that could permanently reduce taxes—and permanently change the way we think about advisory.

“this is one of those once-in-a-decade strategies,” says meyer. “but it’s new, and with that comes skepticism. that’s why we brought in chad to break it all down.”

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ten ways to thank a client | listicle

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don’t neglect to thank your clients. they are your bread and butter, your best sales reps, your raison d’être. a token of appreciation goes a long way to foster goodwill, keep customers satisfied and, indirectly, secure new business.

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here are 10 thoughtful ways to keep them thinking well of you.

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brace yourself: irs 25% staff cuts mean big trouble for tax pros and clients

a hobbled agency could have trouble meeting revenue goals and basic taxpayer services.

taxpayer advocate collins: “significant challenges.”

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the internal revenue service is reeling from massive trump administration staffing cuts, which have left the agency knee-capped with nearly 26,500 fewer employees, raising red flags for tax professionals about service quality, enforcement consistency and case resolution delays.

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the irs has lost 25.9 percent of its workforce since jan. 25, 2025, with headcount dropping from 102,113 to 75,702 as of june 4, 2025. most of the cuts come from voluntary separation incentives rather than layoffs, according to the national taxpayer advocate 2026 objectives report to congress.

yet, the result is the same: fewer agents, auditors, and call center staff, just as tax complexity and demand for support are expected to increase.

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johnston: private equity, shady vendors, and broken software | accounting influencers

“we’ve got a real problem. and no easy fix.”

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accounting influencers
with rob brown

the accounting profession is undergoing a seismic shift—and not all of it bodes well for those who value independence, innovation, or client service. in this episode of accounting influencers, veteran tech strategist randy johnston, shareholder at k2 enterprises, reveals the hard truths behind the changing operational and technological landscape of accounting firms.

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johnston, who has advised thousands of firms across four decades, shares what he’s hearing behind closed doors at events like aicpa engage. from ai hysteria to private equity overreach, the most alarming trend is clear: “we’re seeing the erosion of what made accounting firms trusted advisors in the first place.”

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