the internal revenue service recognizes that it cannot achieve effective tax administration alone, that it must include a broad ecosystem of stakeholders.
the world of accounting is more than just crunching numbers and balancing the books. for those who have chosen this profession, there is a calling to be more than just an accountant. the calling is to be a trusted advisor, to be someone who is impactful and rewarding, and to be a problem solver.
one of the most meaningful transformations that accountants can bring about is with family-owned businesses. these businesses often face unique challenges that can be difficult to navigate. as trusted advisors, accountants and cpas can help provide guidance on stabilizing cash flow, transitioning the business to the next generation, and even having difficult conversations with family members who may not be equipped to run the business.
over the years i have been called in to firms to help address an underperforming partner. i have learned that underperforming can mean a lot of different things and the underperformer can have many different problems.
i have also learned that many managing partners waste a lot time and energy either trying to “fix” the underperformer or just ignoring the 5-ton elephant in the room. read more →
how often do you hear from clients that you’re too expensive or xxx firm can do it cheaper? the lesson in having that conversation is that it can’t be ‘can you afford it’ it’s: “can’t afford not to.’
the concept of “you can’t afford not to” is a popular one in the world of entrepreneurship and one that cpas, especially those pricing cas services, need to learn. it is the idea that sometimes, even if something seems costly, you cannot afford not to do it because the cost of doing nothing or doing it yourself is even greater.
this idea is often applied to outsourcing or hiring, where entrepreneurs may feel they cannot afford to hire someone else or outsource a task. however, the truth is that they cannot afford not to.
the avalara accountants confidence report points to difficulties ahead for small businesses to access capital, increase profits, raise revenues, hire new employees, and control costs.
looking ahead 12-18 months, accountants expect increasingly acute hardships, led by problems in accessing fresh capital, hiring, and managing labor costs. but new technology and automation could help cushion the pain for some.click to download (pdf 19 pages)
avalara, inc., a leading provider of cloud-based tax compliance automation for businesses of all sizes, released a new survey of over 500 main street accountants representing more than 100,000 small businesses.
survey responses revealed that looming economic headwinds could create challenges for small businesses in the next 12–18 months. the survey, conducted during the 2023 tax season, shows that accountants believe small businesses will face challenges in accessing fresh capital, increasing profits, managing payroll costs, weathering supply chain difficulties, and hiring new staff.
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