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survey: 42% of accountants turn away work over staff shortages

bar chart — complete answers include “we’re turning away work because of it,” “we’re outsourcing at least some work” and “we’re upgrading comp & benefits packages.”

survey respondents offer their strategies.

by 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 research

the most shocking stat to come out of early results in the 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 outlook 2024 emerging issues, opportunities and trends survey is also the most painful.

it’s this: 42 percent of responding firms are turning away work for lack of staff.

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that’s a big ouch for firms that have spent time, effort and money on marketing, only to find that they can’t reap the results.

data is still coming in from firms across the continent (and a few from across the ocean), but the trend is definitely toward critical. and the prognosis isn’t good.
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fifteen big questions for your next strategy session

focus everyone on the big issues.

by marc rosenberg
the rosenberg practice management library

most firms spend their time at retreats planning for the future, forming goals and addressing pressing issues and problem areas. the problem areas aren’t day-to-day issues such as purchasing a new copy machine or revising the policy on sick days. the problem areas are more strategic: morale issues, recruiting problems, profitability, etc.

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here are some specific examples:
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marketing & sales

make your prospect kit stand out

eight must-haves and 10 ways to go beyond the expected.

by sandi leyva
the complete guide to marketing for tax & accounting firms

if you’ve spent any time at all in business talking with prospects on the phone or in person, then you probably have a list of benefits or advantages that you like to mention about your company to every prospect. you may have a very structured way of going about this, and you may not.

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in any case, building a prospect kit will help you become even more consistent in the presentation of your company’s strong points to prospects. and, it’s absolutely essential as you move into larger and larger business deals.

marketing & sales

bissett bullet: be the now accountant

today’s bissett bullet: “we talk a lot about what we could do for clients. we talk a lot about what we should do for clients and what we would do for prospects. what we don’t often talk about is what they need right now.”

by martin bissett

what if you found out what challenges they face now, what they want to achieve now and how you could help immediately to help them really accelerate their business? the “now” accountant is one who deals with fast fixes that make a huge impact for that client.

today’s to-do:

do you know of anything your clients are facing right now for which you could offer a quick and effective solution? let them know about it. if you do not already offer a solution, what new value could be created to meet that immediate need?

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growth strategies

outlook: it’s time for a new business model

how about a chief growth officer?

by gale crosley
the rosenberg map survey

editor’s note: every year, the rosenberg map survey asks the industry’s top consultants to share their observations from cpa firms across the country. how do you think the next 12 months will unfold? also, how would you assess the last 12 months?

our homogenous profession consists of firms with similar ownership and governance structures and business models. looking forward we’ll see an increased variety of approaches.

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many will look more like the corporate world, where ownership is not just in the hands of equity partners. governance structures will include a c-suite of non-cpa players. business models will include the melting away of geographic borders, value-based pricing and a variety of career paths.
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