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how wealthtech is reshaping the future of holistic advice 

portrait of david knoch
knoch
david knoch has 20+ years of high-profile leadership in the financial advice industry. he joined docupace as ceo in april 2020 and has spearheaded the company’s strategic transformation – marked by double-digit revenue growth, product/capability expansion, multiple acquisitions and numerous industry accolades.

five key areas where firms can make inroads; three areas in which wealthtech has a disproportionate impact.

by david knoch and ryan george
the holistic guide to wealth management

leveraging the power of technology has never been more accessible, or more important, for wealth management firms. as client priorities and goals shift, old delivery models and outdated tools are no longer enough to keep up in the current market.

so how does a wealth management firm differentiate itself? they lean toward technology and embrace the right wealthtech solutions to deliver holistic advice.

 

portrait of ryan george
george
ryan george is the chief marketing officer at docupace and a leader in both financial services and marketing communications. he is a member of the forbes communications council, an invitation-only, fee-based organization of senior-level communications and public relations executives and the cmo council.

more: seven tech keys to a holistic service model | profile of a modern firm: putting the vision into practice | toward a 21st-century cpa: a dynamic vision | what multiples mean to accounting firms | tsunami of m&a, pe is disrupting the accounting profession | how wealth management has evolved | introducing you to a fulfilling return on relationships
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read on as we break down the context, problems and solutions of wealthtech in the financial services space.

why wealthtech?

the last few years have brought a world of change to the financial advice and investment industry. between volatile markets, shifting client demands and an ever-growing technology landscape, the entire wealth management ecosystem is evolving.
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mark fritz: leadership lessons for today | accounting influencers

“you don’t get to choose the leader you need to be. your people tell you who you need to be to get the best out of them.”

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accounting influencers
with rob brown

leadership is in the spotlight like never before. in a recent episode of the accounting influencers podcast, global leadership expert mark fritz shares his insights on how leaders can navigate today’s complex environment. fritz emphasizes that the core principles of leadership remain timeless, but their application must adapt to the rapidly changing demands of the modern world.

drawing from his early career implementing enterprise systems globally, fritz highlights how his international experience shaped his understanding of business operations and leadership dynamics. “the principles of leadership are universal,” he explains. “but the key is adapting them to the specific needs of your people.”

fritz underscores that effective leaders must evolve based on the situation. “your people tell you who you need to be to get the best out of them,” he notes, stressing the importance of flexibility and understanding diverse team dynamics.

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irs sluggish on identity theft

bar chart with line chart

and slow isn’t all that’s wrong.

by 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 research

victims of identity theft suffer plenty enough without the irs making a rotten situation worse.

but that’s what’s been happening.

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the national taxpayers advocate’s 2024 annual report to congress says, “these victims are still experiencing unconscionable delays waiting for the irs to process their returns and pay their refunds with no immediate resolution in sight.”

congressional concerns

how unconscionable? how about an average of 556 days – nearly 19 months – to process a case and issue a refund?
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tim allen: serendipitous specialization leads to success | gear up for growth

full commitment is critical in niche accounting.

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gear up for growth
with jean caragher
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in the world of accounting, niche specialization is often a deliberate strategy. for tim allen, cpa, however, his journey into winery finance was more serendipitous than strategic. with over 30 years of experience—including time at a big 4 firm, leadership roles at multiple wineries, and now managing a successful boutique firm exclusively dedicated to the wine industry—allen has carved out a unique space for himself and his team.

“i didn’t set out to specialize in wineries—it just happened,” allen says. “but looking back, every step led me here.”

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allen’s accounting came unexpectedly during his tenure at deloitte’s san francisco office. while his colleagues gravitated toward high-profile clients, tim found himself drawn to wineries—clients that others overlooked. the opportunity allowed him to work closer to his family in santa rosa while developing a deep understanding of the industry’s financial intricacies.

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tax preparers share advice for your clients

man and woman at table in client meeting

help them prepare for what’s to come.

join the busy season barometer. get the results.

by 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 research

accountants sound worried. when the 2025 busy season barometer survey asked if anyone had advice on how small businesses should prepare for the next 12-18 months, almost half took the time to respond.

more barometer: staffing, tech, prices top tax pros’ concerns | tax pros gear up for a better busy season
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here’s a list of some of the more meaningful responses. which would apply to your clients? which should you share with them?

___ figure out which labor-intensive functions they can automate asap. (andrew schwartz)

___ take advantage of near-term opportunities with post-tax cuts and jobs act legislation (as they become clearer) and provide services/planning for more probable changes in taxes/economy for 3-5 year, 5-10 year and 10 year+ timeframes. (anthony aleta) read more →

the single biggest key to firm success

man looking at five giant keys on the ground

plus the three stages of evolution.

by marc rosenberg
the rosenberg practice management library

“wisdom is the reward you get for a lifetime of listening when you’d have preferred to talk.” – doug larson

when i began my cpa consulting career, our industry used one word – management – to describe similar but different terms: management of the firm, leadership and governance. but our profession has grown more sophisticated. today, firms understand the important differences between these three terms:

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management: the execution of strategies, decisions, policies and procedures to operate the firm. this includes implementation of strategies and goals, planning, managing people and improving their performance, holding them accountable and ensuring continuous increases in growth and profitability. management is the process of making sure everyone knows what to do and managing them to make sure it gets done. my thanks to charles hylan, cpa, a partner of st. louis-based the growth partnership, for the bulk of this paragraph.
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student turns tables on thought leaders | arc

in a special episode, student arpan grewal asks questions future cpas and business leaders need answered.

 

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accounting arc
with liz mason, byron patrick, and donny shimamoto
introducing special guest arpan grewal
center for accounting transformation

in an episode that flips the script, accounting arc  features a fresh voice in business: arpan grewal, a high school junior and state officer for indiana business professionals of america. in this inaugural episode of arc: student-led conversations, grewal takes on the role of interviewer, leading a discussion with donny shimamoto, cpa.citp, cgma; liz mason, cpa; and byron patrick, cpa.citp, cgma—three industry leaders with diverse career paths in accounting. 

more arc: analysis, reaction, comedy

 

more accounting arc: how coaching can unlock professional successdemystifying accounting governancetop 10 red flags to watch for in accounting offices | jeremy dubow: private equity as a catalyst for growth | break the burnout cycle in accountingaccounting in transition: 2024 reflections & the road ahead | ron baker: visions for the accounting professionangie grissom: next gen inspo for accountantsdoes accounting belong in stem?rose wang: where numbers meet strategy and creativitytiktok 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 numbersrachel bashore: a lawyer’s case for reinventing accounting | beyond the basics in ethics eduction | bailey lenart: from ledger sheets to transformational change

grewal comes prepared with questions that high school and college students often ask when considering careers in business. the conversation covers the realities of the profession, the importance of career flexibility, and why accounting is anything but boring. 

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bissett bullet: who is malcolm bishop?

today’s bissett bullet: “i have received calls, emails and proposals in several different names. malcolm bishop is but one example. how many of those do you think successfully resulted in us doing business together?

by martin bissett

a person’s name is their main identity, the way in which they are differentiated from everybody else. misspelling that name is sloppy, using the wrong name altogether is unforgivable and if either doesn’t end the relationship there and then, they will certainly take the shine off the bond that you are attempting to establish.

be sure. never assume that you have heard correctly or have the correct spelling of somebody’s name if you’re hoping to build a relationship with them.

today’s to-do:

who do you need to contact or respond to this week? double check their name, email address, website and linkedin profile to ensure that you are addressing them correctly.

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what if the staffing shortage is just a myth?

man tearing a piece of paper in half

is everything we think we know wrong?

by 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 research

for years, the accounting industry has been suffering from a chronic shortage of qualified professionals. decreasing numbers of students are majoring in accounting while increasing numbers of accountants ditch the profession in search of better pay, less stress, or just plain retirement.

more: staffing, tech, prices top tax pros’ concerns | five ways to fill the staffing gap | top 10 red flags to watch for in accounting offices | arc | deals 2024: over 100 cpa firm mergers and acquisitions | barry melancon: private equity and the partnership | gear up for growth | does your firm suffer cultural deficiencies? | audit fees continue to climb | cfos see ai as top risk and opportunity | does accounting belong in stem? | accounting arc | opportunity awaits incoming aicpa ceo | artificial intelligence may already be plateauing | ten ways to manage price increases | survey says 57% of firms are raising prices next year | how will private equity impact accounting careers?
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but what if the problem was simply about supply and demand? what if there wasn’t enough demand for accounting talent to maintain supply? two university researchers have a new theory that could upend everything we think we know about the so-called staffing shortage.

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use kpis to measure success

don’t just think you’re doing great; quantify it.

by jody padar
radical pricing – by the radical cpa

you’re well on your way to having a client-centric firm with up-front and value pricing. the next step is to determine your key performance indicators (kpis) and verify if those indicators make sense for your new firm.

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to set your new kpis, you need to think about what’s important to your firm, your employees and your clients. develop them around specific firm values.

as you move through this pricing evolution, you’ll start to see your firm as a for-profit company in the professional services space. your new kpis should look at your team through the eyes of people who work at the firm as well as those who will value your services.
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alan anderson: applying jit concepts to the audit process

reduce audit time by 20% without reducing quality.

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by alan anderson, cpa
transforming audit for the future

for most audit firms, the concept of “just in time” means that the audit was completed and the financials were delivered “just in time” to meet the deadline. but in this webinar, alan anderson explains how concepts from just-in-time manufacturing can be applied to make audits more efficient, reducing time by at least 15-20% while also improving quality and customer service

 

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just-in-time manufacturing was devised to reduce inventory costs, downtime, and waste by following four sequential steps for every manufacturing process: design, build, inspect, and delivery. by analogy, the four steps of jit manufacturing correspond to the four audit phases of planning, fieldwork, review, and delivery. the raw materials of an audit consist of the trial balance and schedules supplied by the client, and the final deliverable is the audit report.  

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check these 41 items on business tax returns

woman's hand using a pencil on notepad

a handy reviewer’s checklist.

by ed mendlowitz
tax season opportunity guide

client ________________________ year _____

prepared by ___________________ date _____

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notes: 1) the term “owners” will be used to refer to stockholders, partners or members, as the case may be. 2) even though “trial balance” is used in this checklist, you can use the company’s financial statements if those were what were used for the preparation of the tax return, or computer-generated statements.

following is a suggested checklist of things for the reviewer to consider:
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