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four best practices for communication

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show that you value your clients – and yourself.

by martin bissett
 business development on a budget

i’ve had the benefit of meeting, speaking and observing hundreds of very successful and unsuccessful partners over the last two decades and there is indeed a set of differentiating factors that set a partner apart from the chasing pack.

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here are the four “best-selling behaviors” that i’ve observed:

1. road tested

none of us can have a track record of partner-level excellence on day one in the position but we can be road tested in four ways:
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america’s running short of financial advisors

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note: values are estimates. source: mckinsey analysis

 

guess who can fill that gap.

by 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 research

good news for accountants: america’s running short of financial advisors.

bad news for accounting: america’s running short of financial advisors.

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110,000 short

as if the accounting industry didn’t have enough of a talent shortage, the financial advice industry may soon be looking to scarf up money-savvy professionals from other financial areas. and cpas will be a perfect fit.
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what will innovation in audit do for your firm?

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ai, blockchain and other technologies elevate our responsibility to understand what these tools are telling us.

by alan anderson, cpa
transforming audit for the future

“the only thing we know about the future is that it will be different.” – peter drucker

a big challenge for firms has always been change management. we’re all used to doing our work the way we’ve done it for years. many auditors learned to audit by looking at last year’s workpapers and repeating that approach, but with this year’s numbers. so when i tell groups of auditors that the way we’ve been auditing since the dawn of time will have to change, there’s pushback.

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change is hard. no one wants to change unless that change will bring significant, measurable results. implementing just one or two of the ideas i have discussed in my posts can be uncomfortable and unfamiliar. innovation takes most auditors way outside their comfort zone. but change is also essential, unless we’re all willing to see our profession go the way of the dinosaur.
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help tax clients stay organized | listicle

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helping clients prepare for tax season will pay off during the big rush. you’ll both be glad they are organized. the guidance can involve a retainer or can be free as part of a tax prep package.

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here are 10 tips for helping clients help you. consider making some of them mandatory for anyone who wants the privilege of being your tax client.
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steve yoss: train staff to i.d. fraud | quick tech talks

engage in proactive fraud detection to spot issues early.

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quick tech talk
with steve yoss
cpe today

fraud detection isn’t just the responsibility of leadership—it’s a team effort. one of the most effective ways to safeguard your firm and clients from fraud is to empower your staff with the knowledge and awareness needed to recognize red flags. in the latest episode of quick tech talks, the importance of this often-overlooked topic is explored in detail, offering practical tips for fostering a vigilant and informed workforce.

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regular discussions about potential fraud scenarios with your team can make all the difference. employees are often the first line of defense, serving as the organization’s “eyes and ears.” training them to detect warning signs—such as discrepancies in transactions, inconsistencies in customer information, or high-pressure tactics—can help mitigate risks before they escalate.

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