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Where Have All the CPAs Gone?
Yes, it’s true the accounting industry is shrinking. It is not immune to the decline in professionals like what is seen in other industries. According to the 2021 AICPA trends report, the number of accounting graduates and new CPA exam candidates has declined over the...
The Great Resignation and Employee Retention
The accounting industry is facing a growing problem. Like other professions, the accounting world has been affected by the Great Resignation. It’s no secret, accountants are one of the most unhappy occupations in 2022. Talent is disappearing as increased workload and...
Secrets to Driving Staff Motivation and Success in Your Firm
Are you or your employees feeling tired, exhausted, overwhelmed, and stressed due to the massive changes we have faced over the past few years? With having to adjust how we work, recent tax law changes, and the injection of 87,000 new IRS employees to conduct massive...
Retaining Staff with Better 2-Way Communication
With changes in the accounting world, employee retention is crucial. Communication is significant in your workplace, especially with the advent of remote work. When creating workplace changes, it is important to understand personality style and answer important...
Recruiting a Younger Generation of CPA Professionals
Currently, the accounting industry has seen a decline in CPAs. This in part has been due to an aging generation and a lack of interest from younger generations. Furthermore, the addition of 87,000 new IRS employees, will create more work, and likely detract from...
Keys and Effects of Good Leadership
How does good leadership effect employee recruitment and retention? It is vitally important that our CPA firms have strong leaders. Poor leadership will lead to poor quality staff, low morale, and increased employee turnover. What makes a good leader? What are the...
How To Stop Employee Turnover
Currently with fewer candidates, eliminating employee turnover is vital to maintain a successful CPA firm. It is no surprise our accounting industry is facing a staffing problem. With increased demand for accounting services and a shrinking supply of accounting...
How To Hire Employees Who Love To Come To Work
Have you ever wondered if it is possible to hire employees who love to go to work and who you love to be around? Is there a way to only have employees that believe in what you do? As CPAs, one of our biggest challenges we face is our employees. Oftentimes, we are so...
How Changing Your Billing Structure Can Boost Employee Retention
With accountants being one of the least happy professions, maintaining employee retention is crucial. Increased workload and a plethora of documentation have led to increased burnout and a mass exit of CPAs. Now is the time more than ever for firm owners to...