I have never felt the power of the old saying, “The only constant is change,” more than this year. As we approach the second half of 2020, I find myself reflecting on how much has changed in the course of just a few short months. I...
As the Democratic candidates took the stage last week, they were selling their product “themselves.” When I watched these debates, I was surprised to see how many times you heard the words “I think, I want, I did.” However, some of the candidates used terms...
Tax Season is already here and in full swing in our house. I know what you are thinking, “She doesn’t have tax season anymore!” but that is not true. Some of you know that not only am I a CPA, but I’m also married to...
The role of a partner in an accounting firm is changing. Actually, the role of a partner in an accounting firm has changed and now too many firms and individuals are playing catch up. Accounting firms as a whole have changed significantly over the past 10-15...
Firm Culture. I recently saw an interesting post about culture on LinkedIn that got me thinking about this topic. Culture has become almost a buzzword in the accounting industry because firms are facing an incredibly competitive talent market combined with high expectations and long hours...
Employees have to earn the investment in their future by proving their loyalty to the firm through years of experience. This might be one of the biggest LIES in our industry right now and the #1 reason firms are facing recruiting and retention problems. Accounting Today’s...
Do you ever feel frustrated that you put yourself out there in networking situations, but you just don’t see the results you want? You go to lunches every day, you attend after hours events and you consistently try to build relationships with those in your...
Have you ever heard the quote, “people don’t leave bad jobs they leave bad bosses?” This quote was proven in Gallup’s comprehensive survey; they found that 50% of Americans have left a job to “get away from their manager at some point in their career.” Today retaining...
Why should someone choose to do business with you over someone else? Have you ever sat down and truly thought through the answer to this question? Whether you own your own accounting practice or are a part of a larger firm, this is probably the...
As we begin to wrap up 2019 and look towards the next year, now is the perfect time to decide what you want in 2020 for yourself. Whether that is personally or professionally or a combination of both, goal setting is a critical factor in...