I know, I know. You have zero time for anything during busy season. You’re spread thin, and are being pulled left, right, and center. But just because you’re spending more time than ever in the office doesn’t mean that you can completely forget to look after yourself before you help others. Here are seven ways […]
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What Should You Include In Your Tax Office Personnel Manual?
Bringing a new employee on board is always exciting – whether it’s the first time or the 100th time. You’ve vetted your candidate and are confident that they will be an invaluable asset to your team. Shaking their hands and showing them to their desks is not the end of the onboarding. And if it […]
Guidance for Accountants on Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets
It’s no secret that the United States is in the midst of a digital transformation – that’s easy to see with the growing popularity of cryptocurrencies and digital assets, as evidenced by the huge growth in 2019 that’s expected to surge again in 2020. Much of the criticism surrounding cryptocurrencies relates to its value being […]
Tax Preparer Fraud
Phishing, phone scams, identity theft… there’s so much to be vigilant against during the tax season. But one thing we as tax preparers need to be wary of – and warn others about – is tax preparer fraud. As tax preparers, we are trusted advisors to our clients. Taxpayers come to us for guidance and […]
How to study for the CPA Exam during busy tax season
With a few simple strategies to help you manage your time and maximize your efficiency, you can be turning out work reports and achieving your study goals simultaneously. Below, we’ve put together 7 tips on studying for the CPA Exam during busy season to help you come out on the other side ready to pass a section.
Tax Laws and Updates to Know Before the 2020 Filing Season
Tax season is almost upon us! Have you read up on the new laws and changes that will affect clients? Here are some things to know going into the season. Further Consolidated Appropriations Act In order to avoid a government shutdown, the President signed the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, which passed some extenders, repealed three […]
4 skills accounting students need to set themselves apart in 2020
Every year, the accounting profession becomes more dynamic and complex, mostly due to the rise of technology and automation across industries. It’s no longer enough to have an accounting background; students need to have skills relevant to the industry allowing them to jump into an entry-level role without a huge amount of training. Even the […]
5 tips for building rapport with your faculty adviser
Your faculty advisor can be a tremendous resource for everything from career planning to preparing for your first interview. Here are 5 easy tips for building a relationship with this person!
Strategies for navigating CPA Exam on test day
You have studied. You have practiced. You know the material backward and forward. You’re prepared for questions on every topic and in every possible format. It’s now time to plan for how to take the test on exam day. Unlike your study days, the exam is timed. You have four hours to complete the exam. […]
Beginning of the Year Checklist for Tax Entrepreneurs
The beginning of the year for every entrepreneur signals a fresh start. New beginnings, new goals, resolutions, habit changes… And of course, a long list of tasks. For tax professionals, the beginning of the year is a frantic one as you are now counting down the days to the start of the season. Set goals […]