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create a culture of audit quality assurance

get a better result in less time.

by alan anderson, cpa
transforming audit for the future

for way too long, many firm leaders have equated quality in their audits with making it through the peer review process. peer review is important, but making quality all about that is like the american car executives whose production lines needed a guy with a rubber mallet at the end of the production line to make sure the door fit right. that’s quality control.

more: what quality in audit leadership means | business-minded approach helps build a better firm | are you looking at the big picture? | meet your client all year, not just during audit | give your audit teams tasks that increase business acumen | are you using the right business model? | give advice while remaining independent | stop mixing up your v’s and losing your best people | empower your team by dumping c and d clients | the new formula for an accounting business | how to upgrade c and d clients | eleven types of audit clients and which to fire | don’t risk losing good employees for bad clients | can a service center model solve audit staffing shortages? | don’t take on audits in an industry you don’t understand
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quality assurance is making the guy with the rubber mallet irrelevant. the first-time right mindset is taking the japanese approach and making sure the door is designed so it fits correctly from the beginning.

quality control is at the end. quality assurance starts at the beginning and continues throughout the entire process. it’s not a one-time event.
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advisory & consulting

ten things your tax clients need to hear | listicle

by 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 research

everybody resolves to get organized at the start of a new year. january 2 is the day to tell tax clients what they need to do for a hassle-free tax return. here’s a list of 10 things to tell them.

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1. gather your documents

collect all tax-related documents, such as w-2s, 1099s, mortgage interest statements, charitable contribution receipts, and any other income or deduction records. (give them a complete list.) remind them where they can find these documents or when to expect them from employers, banks, etc.

2. add filing deadlines to calendars

list key filing deadlines, including the standard filing deadline and any relevant extension deadlines. you can also give them deadlines for sending you information and documents.

3. verify personal information

encourage clients to double-check their personal details – including social security numbers, addresses and dependent information – on all documents, as errors can delay processing.

4. track recent life changes

discuss how significant life changes like marriage, divorce, having a child, change in dependents, or moving can affect tax situations and deductions.

5. estimate quarterly taxes

for self-employed clients or those with significant non-wage income, review estimated tax payments and remind them that the fourth-quarter payment is due january 15.

6. maximize contributions

remind clients they can still contribute to iras, hsas and other accounts for the prior tax year up until april 15. tell them to record and document their contributions, ideally before they plan to file their return.

7. review deductions and credits

list deductions and credits they may qualify for, such as the child tax credit, earned income tax credit or education-related deductions. consider whether specific clients have special deductions and credits.

8. be aware of new tax laws

update clients on any changes in tax laws or irs regulations that could impact their filing this year. (update yourself, too!)

9. set up direct deposit

recommend clients provide direct deposit information for faster refunds if they’re expecting one.

10. avoid common mistakes

educate clients on common tax filing mistakes, such as math errors, missed deductions, or failure to sign and date forms. give them a list. this might be part of a tax-prep seminar.

taxpayers and tax preparers can both get stressed out at tax time. you can minimize the stress by helping clients stay in control.

outlook & analysis

business model evolution accelerates

change is needed in mindset and skillset.

by scott moore
the rosenberg national survey of cpa firm statistics

leading firms will continue to proactively evolve their business models to include more digital process automation, bundling of services with subscription-style pricing, strategic outsourcing, and upscaling of talent along the client value continuum.

editor’s note: every year, the 2024 rosenberg national survey of cpa firm statistics asks the profession’s top consultants two sets of questions:

- how do you think the next 12 months will unfold? trends? predictions? other thoughts?
- how would you assess the last 12 months? trends? observations? struggles?

more: accounting firms must consider capital resources | firms not keeping all their clients | accounting still short on staff and students | artificial intelligence plays role in analytics, optimization | challenges for the accounting profession: private equity, offshoring, training new hires | recalibration is key for accounting profession | people development still a concern | focus on intentional growth | accounting firms upshift to corporate model | tech anxiety paralyzing some accounting firms | what’s going to happen? lots, say consultants | growth and complacency must concern accounting firms this year | solving staffing requires intention | how accounting firms are handling the staff shortage
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this will set the pace for the profession as a whole, as more firms follow suit in these areas in their efforts to keep up with client expectations and market dynamics. an increase in m&a activity and consolidation will increase this effect, as strategic investments target firms with the highest potential to achieve maximum market value.
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outlook & analysis

accounting firms must consider capital resources

firms of $20 million to $50 million in revenue will be presented with many opportunities.

by gary thomson
the rosenberg national survey of cpa firm statistics

continued exploration of capital resources will be a hallmark of the next 12 months. determining the cost of strategic priorities will drive a better informed exploration of the basic question: “from where will we get our needed capital?”

editor’s note: every year, the 2024 rosenberg national survey of cpa firm statistics asks the profession’s top consultants two sets of questions:

- how do you think the next 12 months will unfold? trends? predictions? other thoughts?
- how would you assess the last 12 months? trends? observations? struggles?

more: firms not keeping all their clients | accounting still short on staff and students | recalibration is key for accounting profession | accounting firms upshift to corporate model | growth and complacency must concern accounting firms this year | the future of fees | how accounting firms are dealing with retirement | what’s your firm worth? private equity wants to know
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those sources include, but are not limited to, owners, banks, private equity, mergers, esops, etc. the potential sources are abundant … determining what’s right for your firm is a unique and focused effort to get it right.
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accounting arc

accounting in transition: 2024 reflections & the road ahead | arc

accounting arc wraps 2024 with insights and bold 2025 predictions.

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

since its launch in may, the accounting arc podcast, hosted liz mason, cpa; byron patrick, cpa.citp, cgma; and donny shimamoto, cpa.citp, cgma, has quickly gained traction as a thought leader in accounting. as the year concludes, the trio reflects on their journey and the pressing issues reshaping the industry.

more accounting arc: ron baker: visions for the accounting profession | angie grissom: next gen inspo for accountants | does accounting belong in stem? | rose wang: where numbers meet strategy and creativity | tiktok fraud exposes gaps in financial literacy | how accounting pros own the stage in public speaking | greg kyte: being a cpa is like being the marie kondo of numbers | rachel bashore: a lawyer’s case for reinventing accounting | beyond the basics in ethics eduction | bailey lenart: from ledger sheets to transformational change | election tax plans: what cpas need to know | leadership for the future: stakeholders, sustainability, and strategic vision |

mason, ceo and founder of high rock accounting, notes that one of the year’s standout discussions centered on ethics. “it’s fascinating to see how ethical theories apply to our decisions as accountants,” she says. “these frameworks aren’t just academic—they directly impact our role as trusted advisors.”