then you’re probably not spending enough on building a practice.
by ed mendlowitz
how to review tax returns
i refer to the tax return review process just as that – the review process. however, in reality it is part of the quality control (“qc”) system. if you think of the review as qc, would you look at tax return reviews differently? read more →
top leadership must set the tone for solid review work.
by ed mendlowitz
how to review tax returns
tax season is a microcosm of everything done in an accounting practice. one of the primary concerns of a business is having the proper processes and quality control procedures. many firms, however, do not have uniform tax return review procedures, and even when they do, they are not always adhered to. choosing how to properly use the reviewers’ time and interface them with the staff can contribute immensely to a smooth tax season. read more →
without building an entire international tax practice.
as the business tax practices of cpa firms across the united states look for ways to expand their opportunities, inbound tax services have become a lucrative niche. the complexity of u.s. corporate taxation for closely held foreign parents provides a ripe opportunity for experienced tax professionals to provide this valued service.
but firms don’t necessarily need an international tax practice to pursue global business opportunities. they simply need a focused strategy to attract companies with inbound tax compliance needs, and the relationships to support them.
here are three ways that firms can successfully build or expand a more globally aware tax practice, according to members of bkr international. read more →
tax professionals fight political uncertainty, ragged clients, toughened rivals.
by rick telberg
卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间
after what for many was a disastrous season in 2013, many tax prep professionals are laying new plans and taking on ambitious initiatives to avoid a repeat of last year and maybe even vault ahead of the competition.
with input from more than 400 practitioners, 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 expects 2014 to be rocky from the start, with washington politics playing a big role, and also highly competitive, as practitioners battle both fee pressures from clients and each other for a smaller pool of good clients.
in the last 30 days, practitioners’ outlook has been generally positive as they start to get their plans in place and with a momentary lull in washington infighting. as of today, about 60% of the more than 400 practitioners surveyed expect a better season than last year, including 12% who are hoping for a “much better” season.
if there are themes among the new strategies from lessons learned last year, they fall into a few general categories: read more →
executive summary
by rick telberg
cpa trendlines
most tax practitioners across the nation are preparing for the 2014 busy season with the hoping it can’t possibly be as bad as last year’s “worst tax season ever,” according to exclusive 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 polling.
about 61% of accountants today expect at least a “somewhat” or even “much” better season this year, according to the 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 busy season barometer, a tracking poll now approaching its 11th year. some 26% expect no change from last year, and 13% are bracing for “somewhat worse” or “much worse.”
in the 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 special report, responses and comments from more than 400 practitioners surveyed have been tabulated and analyzed. key findings:
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