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today's features

how to deal with underperforming partners

make sure the firm isn’t part of the problem.

by august j. aquila
what makes a great partnership

i’ve been dealing with underperforming or dysfunctional partners for a quarter of a century. while the underperformers and dysfunctional ones haven’t changed much in that time, the way firms are dealing with them certainly has.

more: when ‘quiet quitting’ hits the partner ranks | nine ways to handle partners with strong views | rate managing partners in six areas | five ways to keep your edge as a leader | managing partner: the toughest job in the world | why partners need written goals
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the so-called white gloves in the accounting profession came off many years ago when dealing with competitors. they are now off when dealing with these two types of partners. in addition, modern technology of time and billing software can and does generate every conceivable productivity report. partners are ranked from top to bottom in terms of billable hours, dollars collected, new business developed, collections, etc. there is no place for these partners to hide.
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three ways a.i. will take shape in accounting

what do they mean for you?

by hitendra patil
rise of the aiccountants

artificial intelligence (ai) is a rage worldwide now, and accountants are racing ahead to test/try out publicly available ai tools. ai-powered tools can potentially automate tasks outside the purview of the software solutions created by programmers. ai also has the potential to help accountants to better understand and analyze data, which is essential for helping their clients, and accountants themselves make better informed business decisions.

more: four ways to prepare for the ai era | seven ways ai could change accounting | who is better at accounting, ai or humans? | talent shortage: ai neither the cause nor the remedy | accounting profession to experience highest ai impact
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all of you (almost) have already tried chatgpt. but it is just one type of ai – a generative, large language model (llm). as it is “language”-based, it can, right now, quickly help accountants enhance marketing and client communications.
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marketing & sales

eight things to give new clients

set expectations early.

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

how you welcome your new client can set the tone for a relationship that could last for years or in the worst of cases, just days. start out on the right foot by looking super-organized (because that’s part of why we get hired anyway) and making it super-easy for a client to get on board with you.

more: five ideas for summer focus | four ways small firms can beat large ones | why you need a link-in-bio tool | five emotional skills for entrepreneurs | transform your marketing with crm
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the best vehicle for this is a welcome kit. here are eight things that should be in your kit at a minimum:
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advisory & consulting

help heirs with tax issues

they may not see the possible tax ramifications, but you can.

by ed mendlowitz
the 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 practice doctor

inheritance advice and guidance is a valuable service for clients who have lost a loved one and are remembered in the will.

more on marketing: seven questions to suggest estate planning | 28 data points for a financial planning discussion | every client can use financial planning | four reasons to perform tax projections | four additional services to suggest
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most times accountants are not the first ones clients call. usually the attorney is the first person and then a financial planner. we get involved after the fact to “record” the results of what was done on the tax return, or via a phone call asking about the taxation of what they either received or think they will receive.
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catch up on your reading at your convenience.

by beth ziesenis
app of the week

many american workers will not be in the office on may 29, but it is a great time to celebrate an underappreciated workhorse in the office because it’s national paperclip day. (who knew?)

more apps of the week: make your computer a clean slate | recycle and repurpose old devices | enlist ai for more productive meetings | keep teams on task with project management apps | apps to put your affairs in order | app of the week: celebrate black business month | app of the week: cheap flights | help your clients save money | time to upgrade your spreadsheets | app of the week: secretly stash cash | easy apps for increasing client engagement with video | app of the week: grow your business knowledge and career skill sets | app of the week: upgrade your resume | app of the week: end procrastination |
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remember when we used to print articles and paperclip (or staple) them with memos (or sticky notes) about why the article was interesting or needed to be reviewed? fortunately, we now have great tools that do that for us. let’s look at one of my favorites: