The first few weeks at a new job are the most important. You need to learn not only what to do, but how to do it well. Get yourself started off on the right foot by doing these five things via @AshiraProssack
#Millennials are now the single largest generation, ranging from people in their mid-20s to 30s. This diverse group grew up in the information age and early on adopted the technology we now take for granted. @TonyHunt07 & @CalebLJenkins on @AccountingToday
The hype about killer AI or robots making us obsolete ignores exciting possibilities happening in the fields of computer science and neuroscience, and what can happen when artificial intelligence meets human intelligence via @chengela
Amplifying the Shift to Strategic Advisor How can your firm start a successful shift to higher-value consulting & advisory services — sooner rather than later? Discover how these four real-life accounting firms did just that.
#Intuit introduced product innovations at its 5th annual #QBConnect, such as, #SmartMoney which includes Next-Day Funding, Progress Invoicing, Capital, Same-Day Payroll, & Contractor Payments. These updates also include #SmartConnections & #SmartDecisions #QBFirmOfTheFuture #PoweringProsperity @QuickBooks @IntuitAccts
Workers will be able to contribute more to retirement accounts in 2019. The limit increased to $19000, up $500 from $18500 in 2018, for 401(k) plans, as well as 403(b) plans, and most 457 plans. Catch-up contribution limits remains unchanged at $6000.
Recently, @ADP announced expanded integration with @QuickBooks adding enhanced #GeneralLedgerInterface mapping directly through #AccountantConnect. This new interface, will enable accountants to provide a better service and add value to their clients.
Tedious or even menial financial tasks are easy to put off. Unfortunately, there are a times where waiting on doing certain things will cost you. To help you (and your financial health), here are seven ways to overcome money procrastination via @JeanineSko
Do you ever stop to question whether or not you’re on the right career path? If you’re feeling stuck, unsure, or confused, don’t worry. Here are five steps you can take toward discovering the career that will truly satisfy you.
If you are an entrepreneur, of course you want to be successful. For some, success is measured strictly in dollars and cents. But for the majority of small business owners, success means that and much more. Here are 9 Must-Watch TED Talks For You...
#Smallbiz want help from #accountants on strategic advising, management accounting, financial forecasting, & monthly management reporting. An enormous opportunity exists for accountants to meet these kind of needs for #smallbiz clients via @KathyGregory1.
The #TCJA brings significant changes to the tax code and offers new challenges for #taxpros. Net operating losses (#NOLs) are one of the changes that many may be disappointed to learn lessens a powerful benefit from the prior tax code via Jeremy Claybrook
New QuickBooks Online Advanced Certification Changes - November 2018 #qbfirmofthefuture
Having a lot of clients may feel like success, but if they’re not the type of clients that allow your business to scale, then it won’t be a success you can build on into the future. #qbfirmofthefuture @burlingtoncfo
Filing your own taxes might be the biggest mistake you ever make. You started your business because you are an expert at what you do. Hiring an accountant can relieve you of the accounting headaches and will probably end up saving you money via @WALLCPA
Scaling a startup into a bigger business is hugely exciting for founders and their teams, and getting to that next level can depend on having the right ecosystem of support, contacts, community, and the right working environment.
As small business owners, you know how challenging it can be getting the backing needed to get your business running and fuel it for long-term growth. That's why #QuickBooksCapital Delivers Innovative Capital Options for Small Business Lending. #PoweringProsperity @QuickBooks
QuickBooks Online Advanced provides an advantage for these growing and more complex businesses at an attractive price point, filling a gap not yet met in the market. Built on an open platform, businesses have access to hundreds of third-party applications. #PoweringProsperity @QuickBooks
Intuit® ProConnect™ has developed the Choice of Entity Calculator to help tax professionals evaluate the type of legal entity a business should consider based on the #TCJA 199A measure... Check it out via @mikeatintuit
People need the right blend of opportunities, challenges and accomplishments to achieve optimal success. And when the environment is right, growth can flourish. Here are 4 ways to strengthen culture in your firm.
Welcome to November — the month of #Thanksgiving, holiday shopping, family gatherings, and yes, some important tax and compliance deadlines. Here’s a list for your review of November 2018 Tax and Compliance Deadlines.
Every major vendor in the accounting space has created cloud platforms for accountants and to market the benefits. Now, it is up to us as accountants to determine which tools are right for us, saving us time, as well as making us more efficient.
It's not easy being the owner of a small business. Putting together the cash you need to get things rolling--and hiring talented and engaged employees--is often a difficult task. Here are 4 Dumb Mistakes Smart Small Business Owners Make via @bizzwriter
Here are 10 ways to make a standard hotel room feel like a suite, according to travel experts.
The teen years may be the first time kids start to earn their own money. And establishing good habits now can pay dividends well into their future. Here are 4 money lessons every #teenager needs to know.
If there has been one thing I’ve to take away from this presentation and well as the whole conference, as sourcers and recruiting professionals, we must evolve our thinking and become more marking and data analytics-driven. #powerprosperity
Engagement with clients and leveraging your brand is done easier and made stronger with bots. This emerging technology has promise today and in the future. While applying some Bot technology may be more technically difficult for you to apply without outside assistance, others are largely prepared and available for little or no charge.
Accounting firms face challenges today which are more formidable than those faced in previous generations. With margins shrinking, competition increasing, constant technology and security challenges, as well as the twin threats of artificial intelligence and offshore labor threatening a race to the bottom on price, today’s firms must be better than those in previous generations just to survive. @bftcpa
#Intuit introduced product innovations at its 5th annual #QBConnect, such as, #SmartMoney which includes Next-Day Funding, Progress Invoicing, Capital, Same-Day Payroll, & Contractor Payments. These updates also include #SmartConnections & #SmartDecisions #QBFirmOfTheFuture #PoweringProsperity @QuickBooks @IntuitAccts
Hopefully by now you have a remote accountant policy firmly in place. But as the landscape of virtual capabilities and cybersecurity threats continue to evolve, it might be time to revisit it and make sure all your bases are covered.
If you’re looking to modernize your firm and stay current, here’s my opinion on the best books for accounting firms looking to stay ahead of the curve. They focus on pricing, modern business models, customer service, team culture and practice management. @ryanlazanis
In every corporate office, we pass through the halls and usually find that the department with less interaction, longer hours and lower engagement is the finance and accounting (F&A) department.
In a few years, #RPA may very well merge with or be rendered moot by #artificialintelligence. But for now RPA, as it is known, commands the attention of enterprises and their finance teams to a degree few relatively new technologies have.
“There’s a world of difference between insisting on someone’s doing something and establishing an atmosphere in which that person can grow into wanting to do it.” — Fred Rogers
Workplaces all over the world are undergoing rapid transformation. From the introduction of new digital technologies, to the trend toward open office spaces that encourage collaboration, modern companies are constantly innovating.
As a leader, you want to show people that you are intelligent and knowledgeable. However, you need to speak with the view of influencing and inspiring your listeners, and that starts with making sure that every talk you give has a significant impact.
The rise of contactless is part of a bigger story: It’s not simply about tap and go – it’s about convenience and reducing the parts of the shopping experience that customers find irritating, like queuing and waiting to pay via Steven Newton @Worldpay_UK
Nearly half (45 percent) of full-time workers say it should take less than five hours each day to do their job if they worked uninterrupted, while three out of four employees (72 percent) would work four days or less per week if pay remained constant. @cpapracadvisor @imobannon
Our profession — and the leaders within it — haven't progressed their firms as fast or as far as needed. Time is running short! Here are 13 signs that your firm is outdated.
Every business owner should go into a vendor partnership with a clear understanding of the details. When considering a potential software as a service (SaaS) vendor, what’s one security question that should always be asked?
Join an outstanding lineup of some of the accounting profession's most innovative and creative thought leaders as they present 10 back-to-back one-hour educational sessions at #EnsuringSuccess. @cpapracadvisor
Companies today use extras to attract and retain top talent, but are they offering the perks employees want most? @cpapracadvisor #TalentShortage
It’s a rare business indeed that never hits a rough patch on its journey to success. Every one has its own challenges and there’s no one magic solution to all problems, but there’s no doubt that in order to survive businesses must be adaptable. @CarlReader
#QBConnect takes place from 11/5-11/7, bringing together expert speakers, content & knowledge for you get inspired & discover what's new in the #accountingprofession. Here's a great list from @ian_vacin from @Karbonhq of 10 essential breakout sessions. #qbfirmofthefuture
A solid business plan, learning from experience, monitoring the right internal numbers, trusting your judgment, and staying open to constant change: those are the key ingredients for making a successful business that can be scaled and improved.
As a business owner, the vision for your firm is everything, and executing that vision is the key to success. Many believe that values and vision are meant for large corporations or non-profits, but I wholeheartedly disagree! @dynamicbk #qbfirmofthefuture
What's in the Tax Bill (Protecting Family and Small Business Tax Cuts Act of 2018) That Just Passed the House? - Making permanent the tax cuts from #TCJA - Retirement simplification - Universal savings accounts
.@AutoEntry_OCREX eliminates the error prone and labor-intensive task of bookkeeping data entry. It works by capturing and analyzing paper documents, including bank and credit card statements, bills, invoices, receipts, and more... #poweringprosperity
.@SlackHQ is actively preparing for an initial public offering in the first half of 2019, with an eye toward going public as soon as the first quarter, according to people familiar with the company’s plans.
In today’s digital economy, technological advances allow many of us to do our jobs from anywhere in the world–as long as we have a laptop and an internet connection. How to create a strong company culture even if your team is remote... @BurlingtonCFO
