Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Job Description: Key Skills & Role Overview [+ Free CPA Template]
According to the National Association of State Boards of Accounting (NASBA), as of August 2024, there were about 672,000 licensed CPAs in the USA. However, as the demand for qualified, skilled accountants continues to rise, the significant shortage of CPAs in the country continues to linger. These professionals are necessary, yet are unavailable. So, […]
Top Countries for Finance and Accounting Outsourcing: India vs. Philippines
Despite the remarkable benefits of finance and accounting outsourcing, your outsourcing country can improve or worsen your outsourcing experience. That’s because every country represents not just a set of people, but a way of life, getting work done, and potentially serving your clients. Let’s look at the reality of outsourcing your work to […]
What Services Do Finance and Accounting Outsourcing Companies Offer?
Accounting firm owners like Juliebeth Melone of J B Advisory Group have chosen to reserve high-level projects for in-house, US-based staff while outsourcing the rest. What would your outsourcing strategy be? Before you answer, you have to understand what can (and can’t) be outsourced in the first place. Here are the most common finance and […]
Hybrid Workforce Management for CPAs
The global pandemic catalyzed a seismic shift in workplace dynamics, compelling CPA and accounting firms to embrace hybrid workforce models. This transition has introduced a new set of challenges and opportunities, requiring firms to develop innovative strategies to balance productivity, compliance, and team cohesion. This comprehensive whitepaper explores the intricacies of managing hybrid workforces while […]
Bookkeeping Is Half The Solution: Get Holistic Accounting Services With Finsmart Accounting
In the accounting industry, outsourcing has gained massive popularity. While more and more accounting and CPA firms are using these teams of expert professionals to advance and accelerate their services, they often see outsourcing as a means to offload their additional tasks. As a result, one of the most common services they seek is bookkeeping. […]
Offshore Monitoring Approaches For Small CPA Practices
Offshoring tasks has brought small CPA firms several benefits over the past few years. But as much as enterprises enjoy the benefits, there are complexities and challenges, and monitoring is one of them. There has been an increased sophistication in the technology used, the innovations made, and the advantages provided. With the addition of tax […]
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 […]
Tax Season Stress and Madness: Selfcare During the Peak Season
On the technical side, tax season is about filing at the right time, ensuring all documents have been uploaded correctly and the clients get the maximum returns, there is something inherently critical for tax professionals – to survive the tax season chaos. This season brings a whirlwind of stress and anxiety due to the long, […]
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 […]