How to Get Started with Offshore Accounting: Hire Directly or Use a Partner Firm?
Hiring offshore accountants directly seems like a smart way to eliminate the middleman (partner firms) in outsourcing until you consider the accompanying administrative work, longer recruitment cycle, and the weak data security measures. That’s not to discount the amount of success some finance and accounting firm owners have achieved using the direct offshore hiring model. […]
Accounts Payable Manager Job Description: Leadership, Strategy & KPIs [+ Template for Teams]
“Our goal now is to be the best role models we can be, so we pull through the best people in the future too,” says Mark Fritz, the MD of Procedor Limited and a leader in the accounting industry, in the Accounting Influencers podcast with Rob Brown. In the context of how leadership is evolving […]
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, […]
How Clear Job Descriptions Improve Performance and Retention in Accounting Teams
“There’s a new kind of leader being born. In accounting firms, people who are being pushed or promoted are the ones who have not stayed the longest or have the best technical skill sets; but the ones that are most progressive and adaptive to change,” -says Rob Brown in the Accounting Influencers podcast episode of […]
How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Finance and Accounting Outsourcing Company?
There’s a lot to say about the cost-effectiveness of finance and accounting outsourcing services. However, finance and outsourcing costs can be relative. Every firm should understand the dollar amount of outsourcing its specific services. In this article, we attempt to narrow down the cost of outsourcing different finance and accounting services to help accounting […]
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 […]
How to Hire Offshore Employees for Accounting Firms (2025 Guide)
“We used an offshoring partner in the past, and it didn’t turn out well for two reasons: employee turnover and time zone differences. They had massive turnover frequently, and I had to explain my SOPs to new employees on a regular basis. Secondly, they scheduled our meetings for the start of their day, which is […]
The Full Guide to Outsourced Accounting Services Guide: Nine (9) Examples, Expert Tips & Top Firms
“Five years ago, I was one of those people that said, I would never offshore. I was like, Why would I hand over my clients financial information to you on the other side of the world? Why not hire somebody locally that I can groom and teach? I didn’t understand the outsourcing process. Then I […]
Red Flags in Your Offshoring Firm: A Guide for CPA/Accounting/Tax Firm Owners
Are you offshoring yet? Do you plan to get started in 2025? No matter what your strategic business decision is, it is important to know what is it that you are looking for! Over the years, offshoring has emerged as a strategic business imperative for CPAs, and accounting firms of all sizes. By leveraging global […]