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could the irs do better with the phones?

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measurements need to be refined.

by 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 research

the irs has made big improvements in answering phones, but the service still leaves a lot to be desired … more than the irs measures or admits.

before we get into the gripe, let’s look at the improvements.

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over the past two years, the irs has hired more than 20,000 new taxpayer services employees. many of them are the customer service representatives (csrs) who answer the phones. and many csrs were moved from other duties to do phone duty on what’s called accounts management (am) lines.

and it worked … sort of.
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accounting arc

the research imperative: why data drives accounting success| arc

“it’s not about what’s happening today, but about staying ahead of what’s coming next.”

 

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

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“without research, we’re just guessing,” says donny shimamoto, cpa.citp, cgma, setting the tone for a compelling discussion on the latest episode of accounting arc. alongside fellow thought leaders liz mason, cpa, and byron patrick, cpa.citp, cgma, shimamoto explores the vital role of research in modernizing and transforming the accounting profession. 

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research, they agree, is the backbone of informed decision-making. “data allows us to see what’s truly happening, not just what we assume,” says mason, ceo of high rock accounting. for the panel, evidence-based strategies are essential to keeping pace with rapid industry changes. 

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pricing, fees & billing rates

get your team on board with value pricing

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five keys to success.

by jody padar
radical pricing – by the radical cpa

truly aligning your staff with your new business model may be the most important part of overhauling pricing and building a client-centric firm. this kind of systemic shift needs the full support, compliance and understanding of the entire firm. a change in pricing affects everyone’s job.

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here are the key components your team must understand and be aligned with:

  1. understand fixed and value pricing. your team needs to understand how bundles are created and where services begin and end. they are the ones who will do the knowledge-based work, so they should follow the conversation around value and value identification. they need to understand the intricacies of each deliverable and the scope of standardized packages.

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busy season management

picking up the phone helps retain tax clients

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personal touches matter.

by ed mendlowitz
tax season opportunity guide

clients are not numbers on a list that needs to be reduced. they are all individuals and consider themselves very important people and want professionals who treat them accordingly.

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it is attitudinal and accountants must adopt that mindset and transmit that through to their culture. so you need to know when it’s essential to pick up the phone.
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podcast

art werner: you can still help clients reduce tax burden | quick tax tip

look for silver linings in tough situations.

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quick tax tip
with art werner
cpe today

with tax season in full swing, many accountants are deep in the trenches, sorting through clients’ paperwork and preparing returns. while proactive tax planning is ideal, there are still opportunities to help clients optimize their tax situation—even in february and march.

tax expert art werner stresses that while year-end planning is crucial, tax professionals can still take strategic steps to ensure clients don’t overpay.

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“sometimes, we have to make the best of bad situations,” werner explains. “if something unexpected happened to a client—whether it’s a financial loss, a major expense, or a shift in income—there may be ways to maneuver the tax code to lighten the load.”

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