Contractors Accounting: Basics, Challenges, and Best Practices
The construction industry is highly complex. When it comes to their operations there are multiple layers to it. With so many people involved, it can often get difficult for accountants to analyze how to balance the books of their construction clients effectively. From delayed timelines to complex structure designs, several contractual terms and obligations, and […]
Bridging the Gap Between Accounting Firms and Tech Vendors
There is no doubt in the fact that we have transitioned into a digital era. Right from how we make payments to perform our daily grocery shopping – all it takes is a click of a few buttons. While the world has largely adopted the technological shift, this evolution has been slower for the accounting […]
22 Accounting Conferences and Bookkeeping Events to Grow Faster
Networking is more than just a means to connect with like-minded people from your industry. It is an investment that you make in time and effort to reap the benefits you foresee for your business. Over the years, the accounting and bookkeeping industry has undergone massive changes. As accountants find themselves navigating through changes in […]
Choosing Accounting Practice Management Software: Expert Tips
When you are just starting your journey as an accounting firm owner, everything seems shiny – especially in accounting tools. In today’s day and age, with so many options of accounting tools and software available in the market, it is easy to perceive anything and everything as useful. As you begin to work in real-time, […]
Tax Fraud: Signs, Types, and Penalties of Tax Evasion
Every year, tax professionals gear up for the annual tax filing rituals. Collating the documents, making meaning out of them, and ensuring that everything is done accurately. Tax season is chaotic in itself, but there is another aspect to it, the dark side – tax fraud. While there is one form of fraud where your […]
Why Accountants Quit Public Accounting Firms
As people leave an organization, there is a significant increase in pressure on the ones who stay. And this is a continuous loop. Since 2020, more than 3 lakh accountants have already quit their jobs and more continue to do so. While everyone in the accounting profession is aware of the declining number of resources […]
Must have Soft Skills for Accounting Firm Leaders and CPAs in 2024
As accounting firm leaders, it is no longer enough to ace the art of balancing books – the profession has evolved over the years and they now need to balance several other aspects to become successful. Technical prowess, accuracy, and attention to detail to avoid errors are only a part of it; the accounting leader’s […]
Accounting Burnout: Meaning, Signs & Tips to Tackle Bookkeeping Fatigue
A recent study has showcased that a whopping 99% of accountants suffer from some level of burnout. This number is not just alarming in terms of the mental health of these professionals. The same study also shows that this high level of burnout leads to errors in the books. Nearly 49% of the accountants had […]
How to draft a new AI policy for your accounting firm or CPA practice
Artificial Intelligence has truly enabled evolution, especially for niche fields like accounting. As we continue to reinvent the way accounting businesses work, it becomes critical for CPA firms to draft policies around AI. While AI helps simplify complicated jobs and makes space for accountants to focus on tasks that truly matter, AI also poses a […]
How to Set Accounting Compensation to Attract Top Talent?
They say, “Money can’t buy happiness”. But that is most certainly not true when it comes to hiring talented employees for your accounting business. Since the pandemic, the accounting field has been struggling to find candidates with the right skill set even at record compensation. Challenges like the retirement of boomer accountants, the modern generation […]