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bissett bullet: identify your outcomes

today’s bissett bullet: “clients employ accounting firms to deliver outcomes, not services, whether that be basic compliance or far more aspirational goals.”

by martin bissett

the business model for accounting firms was set up over a century ago and because of the amount of regulation and legislation that the government issues in order for us to carry out compliance work, we often lose sight of what the client is paying us for in the first place. just because the profession has been a recorder of historical performance function up until now that does not mean it has to remain that way.

let’s face it, the clients do not care what qualifications we have, what letters are after our name, what our service lines are on our website. what they care about is whether we can achieve the desired outcomes that they want to realize in their business. talk to them on that basis.

today’s to-do:

take a look at your website to see whether or not you can find the letters after your name on the website. probably yes.

can you see whether the services that your firm offers are on the website? probably yes.

can you see the outcomes for the clients? whether they be tax saving, giving peace of mind or putting people in control of their finances, are they clear? you will find they probably are not. make a change today.

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the ultimate business hack you’re probably ignoring | arc

“leaders should model respect, not just expect it.”

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accounting arc
with liz mason, byron patrick, and donny shimamoto
center for accounting transformation

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in the age of digital disruption and hybrid work, professional etiquette often feels like an afterthought. but in the latest episode of accounting arc, hosts liz mason, cpa; donny shimamoto, cpa.citp, cgma; and byron patrick, cpa.citp, cgma, argue the opposite: manners are more relevant—and strategic—than ever. 

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“manners make a difference,” says patrick, ceo of verifyiq and co-founder of tb academy. “they impact hiring, client service, team dynamics—everything.” 

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art werner: crypto caution | quick tax tip

treat cryptocurrencies like the next dot-com bubble.

 

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quick tax tip
with art werner
cpe today

as cryptocurrencies continue to infiltrate everyday investment portfolios and client conversations, seasoned tax educator and cpa art werner offers a stark warning to practitioners: “crypto concerns me—and i think it should concern accountants.”

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in a recent episode of quick tax tips with art werner, the well-respected tax advisor and educator peels back the hype to expose the risks tax professionals and their clients face when navigating the unpredictable world of digital currency. with over 20,000 cryptocurrencies in existence globally and little regulation governing many of them, werner believes the speculative nature of crypto investments resembles past financial manias—with potentially devastating consequences.

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value pricing driven by three factors

it’s a perfect storm. embrace it.

by jody padar
the radical cpa

ron baker is known as the value pricing guru in the accounting space. he was way before his time in separating the price of labor from the value of a product. labor-based pricing is based on the difficulty of doing a task. value pricing looks at everything from the client’s viewpoint. his argument is as follows: the value you provide your customer, regardless of the deliverable, is worth way more than the hour.

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while value pricing isn’t new, automation has driven it to the forefront. automation gives cpas up to 90 percent more time to provide valuable services based on their expertise, knowledge base and experience.
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donny shimamoto: reimagine diversity and belonging in the profession | move like this

“the real question isn’t whether a firm is diverse enough. it’s whether the people in that firm feel like they truly belong there.”

 

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in this episode of move like this, host bonnie buol ruszczyk and guest donny shimamoto, cpa.citp, cgma, explore the complex landscape of diversity, equity, and inclusion (dei) in the accounting profession, specifically in the current political climate.

shimamoto, founder and managing director of intraprisetechknowlogies llc and founder and inspiration architect for the center for accounting transformation, shares insights into the challenges faced by underrepresented professionals, drawing from his personal experiences as an asian male in leadership roles. they discuss the persistent barriers that prevent women and people of color from advancing to top leadership positions despite making up a significant portion of accounting graduates.  

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the discussion delves into the current political climate surrounding dei efforts, acknowledging the pushback and misconceptions about diversity initiatives. shimamoto emphasizes that these efforts are not about quotas or tokenism but about creating genuine opportunities and a sense of belonging for all professionals. the conversation highlights the importance of moving beyond mere inclusion to fostering an environment where every team member feels they truly belong and can contribute meaningfully.  

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