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AccountingWEB Readers Find Time Management a Challenge

02/07/2012 - 10:19 - 571 reads

Few readers think time management is their strong suit, with the vast majority of respondents to a recent survey – 87.3 percent – saying they're either "OK, not great" at it or "could use some improvement." It's no wonder. During tax season, most accountants feel the tensions of too much work and too little time.

KPMG Repair Regulations Survey – Tax Execs Unsure of Business Impact

01/30/2012 - 13:22 - 834 reads

Tax executives are unsure what impact the IRS’s recently released “Repair Regulations” might have on their businesses, but they expect the new rules to be more difficult to administer or comply with in practice, according to results of a survey conducted by KPMG LLP, the audit, tax, and advisory firm.

Running a Tax Practice – Easy or Hard

01/19/2012 - 12:16 - 557 reads

I always hear how stressful it is to run a tax practice. Before I jumped into my own full-time practice, that just seemed like utter nonsense. After all, if you set the ground-rules and adhere to them, your practice should run smoothly. You’ll love what you do, and life will be all rosy and sweet.

Eva Rosenberg, MBA, EA: Talk to TaxMama

Tighten Up Your Time Management – Four Tips for the New Year

01/11/2012 - 14:49 - 3733 reads

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Michael Goodman CPA, CFP, PFS, has always been sensitive to time management. Nearly sixteen years ago, he took a personal productivity class that has influenced the way he conducts his days. Since that class, Goodman has been creating and systemizing his time management procedures.

Five Techniques for Corralling Your E-mail Inbox

01/06/2012 - 17:55 - 2569 reads

Like it or not, your e-mail inbox is likely the place where you spend the majority of your time at work. That means it's time to take some practical steps to improve your handling of e-mail; i.e., spend less time in your inbox and more time on productive, value-added activities.

Small Accounting Firms Can Capitalize on Their Size to Compete with Big Regional Firms

12/20/2011 - 13:04 - 1423 reads - 1 comment

A survey conducted by the Public Affairs Council shows that 90 percent of the 1,753 adult participants have a "somewhat or very favorable view" of small businesses, versus 61 percent who feel that way about major companies.

Unlimited access: Client portals revolutionize business practices

09/22/2011 - 09:51 - 2841 reads

Accountants will tell you that client portal technology is no longer an accessory for accounting firms – it is a necessity for firms that want to do business in the ever-expanding world of wired commerce.

ROI and Efficiency: The advantages of using a document management system

09/20/2011 - 10:00 - 1687 reads

When document management systems (DMS) and paperless accounting firms first became trendy, some accounting firms decided to become early adopters. But other accounting firms have been more cautious, choosing to wait before rushing into DMS and paperless offices.

Is it legal to only hire the already-employed? The problems with must-be-employed rules

09/08/2011 - 12:00 - 3592 reads

In their quest to find qualified workers, some employers are explicitly stating that they will only hire those who are already employed and will not consider the unemployed.

Got perspective? Without it, you don't "get it"

09/01/2011 - 12:50 - 1529 reads

To really engage, embrace and include, it's not enough to learn the typical attributes of the different generations. Significantly, the four generations in the workplace don't understand each other's underlying perspectives and formational influences very well.