Good News! My new book, “Guide to Start and Grow Your Successful Tax Business”, has been featured for Honorable Mention in the February 2018 Accounting Today magazine among The 2018 Top New Products. According to Accounting Today, “It’s worth remembering that not all the tools accountants use are software applications, and the Honorable Mention […]
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Who Is Your Ideal Tax Client?
Tax business owners who are just starting out often get fatigued when it comes to acquiring new clients. When asked who their ideal client is, the answer tends to be “everyone!” While it’s true that everyone has to pay taxes, casting that wide of a net is not the best practice. Here are some guidelines […]
In-depth look at CPA Exam user experience changes
The AICPA strives to make the CPA Exam user experience as seamless and relevant as possible. Starting April 1, 2018, the CPA Exam will undergo a user experience update to closely mimic the accounting working environment and improve the candidate experience. We’ve compiled a list of the biggest updates you’ll see on the CPA Exam, […]
8 Ways to Gain New Clients This Tax Season
It’s the start of a new tax season. Is your marketing plan in place and ready to go? Do you how you’re going to get new clients this year? Marketing plan or not, here are some ideas to help you get clients through the door. It Pays to Pay Attention Do you keep an eye […]
How the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act impacts CPA Exam candidates
Each year, the CPA Exam is updated to include relevant topics based on new legislation, updates to the Authoritative Literature by the AICPA, or other changes affecting the business environment. As a CPA Exam candidate, knowledge of what these updates are and when they go into effect can be critical; they’re huge indicators of what […]
Tax Scams Abound This Tax Season – Tips to Stay Incident Free
Tax season is officially here! In addition to the start of the season, this week is Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week. Despite all of the safeguards the IRS has put in place to stop cybercriminals, it’s still our duty as tax preparers to educate clients, and follow strict online security procedures to protect sensitive data. […]
FASB releases ASU 2018-01 on land easements
The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) has issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2018-01, Leases (Topic 842): Land Easement Practical Expedient for Transition to Topic 842, that clarifies the application of the new leases guidance to land easements. Lease amendments (ASU 2016-02 and 2018-01) are effective for public entities with annual periods beginning after December 15, […]