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The 2021 Accountant's Malpractice Insurance Buyer's Guide

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6 Questions to Ask to Identify Your Ideal Client

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ABP #223 - New Controller Stories

Audio is not supported in your browser Lessons learned as a new controller * This article was originally published here Check out https://www.johannakimball.com

AccountingDepartment.com Congratulates Clients on Making the Inc. 5000 List

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AccountingDepartment.com, the leader in outsourced accounting and bookkeeping services, would like to congratulate our amazing clients that made it onto the 2021 Inc. 5000 list. The Inc. 5000 ranks companies by overall revenue growth over a three-year period, so we are happy to see our clients continuing to grow! * This article was originally published here Check out https://www.johannakimball.com

New BTCSoftware and Pixie partnership to deliver pioneering efficiencies

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Accounting software Tags BTCSoftware Practice Management Software Tax software * This article was originally published here Check out https://www.johannakimball.com

Tax inspectors and contraception

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After a lengthy tax investigation has concluded the accountant invites his opposite number, an attractive lady tax inspector out for a drink.  They go to the bar of a local hotel. After a few drinks they decide to 'get a room'.  When the subject of contraception is raised the accountant gets a first hand lesson in the difference between neglect, wilful default and fraud - as explained by the tax inspector: It would be neglect if you said you'd not brought one with you; It would be wilful default if you refused to wear the one that I've brought with me; and It would be fraud if you told me that you've had the snip! * This article was originally published here Check out https://www.johannakimball.com

5 smart ways to recruit candidates with disabilities

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Being Proactive, Not Reactive When Scaling a Business

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It almost comes without saying that being proactive to growth will better position a company in the long run. However, many companies are not equipped to handle rapid and unexpected growth until it hits and then they are left scrambling. Getting comfortable with a dated or incapable business management system is an easy way for a company to get lost within their own band-aids and adapt to the shortcomings of the system itself. * This article was originally published here Check out https://www.johannakimball.com

The SALT debate could change American politics

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Guide to Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck

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Living paycheck to paycheck is stressful. You may struggle to pay the bills, be in debt, and not have any savings you can rely on in case of an emergency. Unfortunately, there are many people who are in your same position. One poll showed that 56% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck , and 48% have recently experienced financial setbacks. You, as well as millions of Americans, want to stop living paycheck to paycheck but you just don’t know how. Here are some helpful tips on what to do to get out of this cycle and forge a brighter financial future. Evaluate Your Financial Situation   It’s important to get a clear picture of where you are financially when you’re trying to stop living paycheck to paycheck. List the balances for all your bank accounts and debts, and carefully review your recent transactions. You can also look at your free credit report on a site like Experian . Along with evaluating your spending, see if there are any fees you’re being charged or services y

Greeting card message for retiring tax partner

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 Message seen on the front of a greeting card given to a tax partner on his retirement from a sizeable firm of accountants: All I ever wanted was an honest week's pay for an honest day's work. * This article was originally published here Check out https://www.johannakimball.com

SALT break would erase most of House’s tax hikes for top 1%

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ABP #305 - The Billing Clerk

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Make effective use of third-party audit rights

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‘Unplugged vacations’ benefit you and your firm

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What's next when you've outgrown other cloud accounting systems?

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Accounting software Tags Accounting Excellence Cloud Making tax digital * This article was originally published here Check out https://www.johannakimball.com

MTD for VAT: Accounting software codes

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Accountants and ESG

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Any Answers Answered: IHT and student fees

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3 Strategies for Growing an Advisory Practice

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Ten annoying myths about accountancy

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Accounting is just about maths Accounting services are expensive Accountants are boring Accounting is all about helping clients pay less tax It's important to have an accounting degree before you start Tax is payable by reference to turnover (rather than profit) Profit and cash are the same If there's money in the bank we must be doing alright You don't need an accountant if you use Xero or QBO Accountants all make loads of money and are loaded Credit to AAT for their recent social media activity that generated the above suggestions. * This article was originally published here Check out https://www.johannakimball.com

Connecting With Clients Using 3 Basic Principles

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An accountant goes to the doctor

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 An accountant goes to the doctor, knocks on the door of the surgery and walks in. "Hello, doctor. Please help. I just don't know what's wrong with me. Goodbye." With that he turns around and walks out. 30 seconds later he is back. "Hello again, doctor. Please help. I just don't know what's wrong with me." The Doctor stands up behind his desk, looks the accountant straight in the eye and says: "Mmm. I think you have a serious case of double entry." * This article was originally published here Check out https://www.johannakimball.com

A Simple Guide to Stock Options & Their Tax Impact

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AWEB Live Expo | Introducing… AIRPA

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Accounting software Tags Accounts Customer service Tax software * This article was originally published here Check out https://www.johannakimball.com

Innovative Ethical Fashion: What it is & Why it’s Needed

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Tech pulse Tags Finance Sustainability * This article was originally published here Check out https://www.johannakimball.com

Digital Accountancy Show spurs high tech buzz

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Tech Tips for Bookkeepers for the 2022 Tax Season

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ABP #134 - Adding Value to Internal Audits

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AWEB Live Expo | Introducing… Keypay

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Practice software Tags Accounts Payroll Practice Management Software * This article was originally published here Check out https://www.johannakimball.com

Things that could be said to your accountant but not to your partner

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First the cleaner ones: Can I claim this as an expense?  I've done a couple of things I shouldn't have done but it's best I don't tell you.  Is there any chance of a discount if I recommend you to a friend?  I am afraid your assets are not very impressive  Do you charge by the number of transactions, or is it one set fee for the entire relationship?  How much do you charge an hour?  You're very experienced, is that why you charge so much?  Is there any interest? I used to get more interest a few years ago.  How much?  Now the others: Has it gone up or down?  You don't like nice round figures, do you?  If I enter this correctly, do you think I would get relief?  I can remember when everything balanced...  My! that's a big ledger. I’ll fill this one in.  Are there any penalties for early withdrawal?  I could work on a good column entry for ages.  I'd like one of my business associates to have a look at that before I agree to it.  I’m thinking of