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why accountants should be nice to journalists

or else you’ll turn into a pumpkin – or something.

by bruce marcus
professional services marketing 3.0

editor’s note: 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 was privileged to have a long relationship with bruce w. marcus, who was ahead of his time in his thinking and practice in marketing for accounting. we are publishing some of the late expert’s evergreen work, which retains wisdom for the present.

your mother raised you to be nice to everyone, and you’ve always been taught to be nice to journalists. answer their questions. tell them everything. stop what you’re doing and cooperate. be polite.

that’s the conventional wisdom. you’ve even read that in the marcus letter. but are there ever times to tell the press to bug off, and leave you alone? maybe.

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on the face of it, the media seems to have all the power. they speak to a lot more people than you do, and they do it with what the general public accepts, usually unquestioningly and with little reason, as objectivity.
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transformation talks: scharrell jackson: lead with diversity of thought

every smart leader knows to look for blind spots.

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transformation talks
with donny shimamoto
center for accounting transformation

in the latest episode of transformation talks, renowned international speaker, leadership coach, and business consultant scharrell jackson emphasizes the pivotal role of diversity, equity, and inclusion (dei) in ensuring the sustainability of businesses across diverse industries. jackson delves into the profound benefits of dei, extending beyond business culture to impact recruiting and the overall bottom line.

more transformation talks: harper & co. cpas: the perspective of a non-accountant is imperative | menlo innovations: improve office culture by overhauling internal reviews | dustin wheeler: for serious cas success, hire tech teams | chase birky: overcoming paralysis by analysis |

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the discussion unveils a critical factor contributing to the failure of many organizations in implementing dei initiatives – the lack of a clear definition of success. according to jackson, organizations often struggle because they fail to articulate specific outcomes tied to business success. she advocates for a shift from merely increasing diversity percentages to a more focused approach, urging organizations to identify and commit to the desired outcomes.

marketing & sales

bissett bullet: what does it cost to undertake?

today’s bissett bullet: “it is important to know the cost price of any given job.”

by martin bissett

it is not an exact science. you can calculate that cost with any given hourly recovery rate and however you see fit, but you need to know what it is. this is not to inform your pricing, but to inform what your break-even is. when you set your fees, they must never equate to less than cost or you are loss making, and unless there is significant long-term benefit to doing so on a short-term basis, you don’t want that.

sounds obvious, right? so how come so many accounting firms don’t get acquired because they don’t make any money?

today’s to-do:

if you were to be honest with yourself, how many prospective clients really do not want to change their accountant, and how many just did not see the reason to? now, on that basis with that reality confronted, be stronger in your next meeting with a prospective client.

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pro member exclusive

accounting disruptors are heading your way … with deep pockets

if you’re not ready to make your move, you’d better hope your competition isn’t.

by jody padar
the radical cpa

change isn’t just knocking at your door; it’s kicking it down. we’re in the middle of a major transformation because of new players, cutting-edge technologies and a financial surge. the rules are being rewritten before our very eyes.

more: the convergence of trends makes pricing changes imperative | stop looking for talent that does not exist | advisory work must be priced by value, not hours
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if you consider accounting a giant chessboard, many players are making strategic moves. you have the old-school firms on one side who are navigating a rapidly changing landscape. on the other side, you have the new-school disruptors. these innovative entities are reshaping the industry with cutting-edge technologies and fresh approaches.

advisory & consulting

six steps to battle cybersecurity risks

what cost or time investment would you pay to protect your firm and your clients?

by donny shimamoto
cybersecurity for accountants

when it comes to cybersecurity, one risk aspect to consider is whether or not the steps you’ve taken to protect clients’ pii will stand up in court in the event of litigation related to a data breach or damages to a client because of a cybersecurity issue caused by your firm. during litigation, opposing counsel will often bring in cybersecurity experts to describe cybersecurity best practices—which are often a higher level of controls than just compliance.

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be sure to consult with both your cybersecurity advisor and legal counsel to determine which controls you may still want to implement even if you qualify for some of the exemptions. many controls, like the ones identified in the ftc exception, do not cost much to implement and can demonstrate that you still fulfilled your professional obligation to protect clients’ data—reducing your litigation risk.