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Accounting

A Post-Busy Season HR Checklist for Accounting & Tax Firms

As your firm emerges from yet another busy season, the last things you want to revisit and mull over are all the long hours and hard work you and your team put in to reach the finish line. But before you officially move on from this intense work period...

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Firm Management

10 Networking Tips for Accounting Firm Leaders

From regular meet-ups with colleagues to social media, executives of accounting firms have many avenues when it comes to connecting with others and enlarging their circles. Read on for 10 tips on how to get the most out of your networks.

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Accounting

The Cost of a Bad Hire (It’s Not Just Money) - And How to Avoid Bringing One on Board

Making a bad hire can be very expensive to organizations. In fact, research suggests (www.blissassociates.com/html/articles/employee_turnover01.html) replacing an employee who doesn’t work out can cost at least 150 percent of that worker’s salary. Still,

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Income Tax

7 Staff Management Tips for the Busy Season

Tax season is tough on everyone, but managers need to make a special effort to watch out for the well-being of their teams. It’s critical to prevent burnout and disengagement from jeopardizing morale and productivity.

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Firm Management

7 Ways to Foster Innovation in Public Accounting Firms

As the new year begins, many managers find themselves evaluating their departments and assessing ways to do things better, faster and cheaper. If fostering an innovative culture is a priority for your company, you’re not alone. Many public accounting firm

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Accounting

Salaries on the Rise for Accounting Professionals

To handle new business, public accounting firms are looking to add to their workforce. Many still need to fill positions left vacant during the downturn and take some of the burden off their current teams.

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Firm Management

How Small Accounting Firms Can Compete for Top Talent

Most small accounting firms do not have the financial resources to attract workers like the bigger firms do, but that doesn’t mean you’re out of the race. Here are five ways you can beat out even the biggest competitors when hiring.

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Firm Management

How to Hone Your Soft Skills to Strengthen Client Relationships

As summer draws to a close, kids and young students aren’t the only ones who need to think about heading back to school. Your employees — even your top performers — can become stronger contributors by enhancing their abilities and expertise through professional development opportunities.