At the start of tax season each year, there seems to be a scramble to find solid tax preparers. Where are they? Why is it so hard to find them? Many times you hire someone who thinks they know taxes because they’ve prepared returns for their friends and family — but they really don’t have […]
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Giving Back is Good for Business and for You
Outside of preparing taxes for your clients, how involved are you in the community you live and work in? Attending a networking event here and there can be beneficial but it doesn’t count as giving back to the community. You Meet People Outside Your Bubble Have you ever noticed that the people attending networking events […]
You’re about to graduate. Now what? A guide for the recent accounting grad
After several years of college and numerous years of school before that, you’re finally ready to dip your toes (or jump headfirst) into the real world. As a recent accounting graduate, you likely have a few preconceived ideas of what your life is going to look like once you start your first job. Let’s talk […]
AUD study tips to help you pass the CPA Exam
If you follow our blog, you may have seen that we’re now recommending (for the time being) to sit for AUD first. That’s quite a departure from our typical Exam section order recommendation, we know. But ultimately, it’s your most efficient route to a passing score right now, with the upcoming exam changes and the […]
Create Raving Fans
A tax preparer’s goal should always be to provide excellent service to every client. But going the extra mile will help you create raving fans. A “raving fan”, as developed by Ken Blanchard, is a client who has that “knock your socks off” kind of reaction to the client service they’ve received and they want […]
Benefits of Starting Your Own Tax Business
A career in tax preparation can be very rewarding and lucrative. Starting a tax business can be even more so. Check out some of the benefits of starting your own tax business. You Can Earn Up To $100/hour or More as an Experienced Tax Pro According to Salary.com, tax preparers with 0-2 years of experience […]