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politics & government

the top ten problems the irs still needs to fix

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despite improvements, substantial issues remain.

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erin m. collins, america’s national taxpayer advocate, has been unusually complimentary in her annual report on the irs, but that doesn’t mean she hasn’t identified 10 problems that should be – and could be – fixed.

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all of these problems impact the tax preparation business. the impact is often indirect, hitting taxpayers who have a tendency to ask their tax preparers to do something about their particular problem.
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accounting influencers

diversity and technology take center stage in accounting debate | accounting influencers

firms must embrace ai, digital tools, and diversity to remain competitive.

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accounting influencers
with rob brown

in the latest episode of accounting influencers, an international panel of distinguished accounting professionals gathered to discuss the profession’s challenges, opportunities, and future. featuring dr. anton lewis, kelly mann, sabby gill, and eriona bajrakurtaj and hosted by rob brown, the conversation delves into the pressing issues shaping the accounting landscape and the innovative solutions driving transformation.

the panelists from diverse professional backgrounds shared insights into the industry’s evolution. dr. anton lewis, associate professor of accounting at governor state university, highlights the acute shortage of accounting professionals, particularly in the u.s., and its implications on talent development and diversity. he emphasizes the need for greater collaboration between academia and the profession to better equip students for the modern workplace.

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kristen rampe: accountability and simplicity in partner comp drive success | gear up for growth

“compensation is one tool, not the tool, to change behaviors and outcomes.”

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gear up for growth
with jean caragher
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kristen rampe, managing partner of rosenberg associates, spotlights two key drivers for cpa firm success: accountability and simplicity in partner compensation systems. 

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rampe shares insights from rosenberg associates’ recent report, “partner compensation: why accountability matters,” revealing a strong correlation between accountability and firm profitability. according to the report, firms with high accountability systems reported an average income per partner of $617,000, compared to $411,000 in firms with low accountability. 

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client accounting services

thirteen questions to evaluate prospects for client accounting services

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and why you should show your highest priced package first.

by hitendra patil
client accounting services: the definitive success guide

will your existing clients or prospects buy higher-priced and more services from you? if you ask them to, will they feel put off? if you do not ask, will you leave real money on the table? if you do not tell them about more services your firm is capable of providing, will they switch to another accounting firm simply because they were not aware of your other services?

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pitching relevant services to clients and prospects is nearly a fine art. it is fraught with the risk of coming across as is you have only your own interest in mind. at the same time, clients and prospects may not even know that you offer such services or that they need those services. you can lose such opportunities even before you explore those with your clients/prospects.
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outlook & analysis

five ways to fill the staffing gap

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it takes more than moolah.

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the 2025 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 busy barometer is finding that the talent shortage is one of the accounting industry’s primary concerns, and the wolters kluwer future ready accountant report confirms that the shortage of accounting professionals is expected to be a top issue over the next five years.

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the shortage is global, the wolters kluwer report says. around the world, 35 to 40 percent of firms identify recruitment and retention as their biggest challenge.
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