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Call them whatever you want--client accounting services, bookkeeping, small business financial services, or write-up services--they just do not generate a lot of enthusiasm in most firms. Like many other areas [...]

The failure of many companies have been summed up as caused by five basic factors. These are the reliance on conventional wisdom instead of empirical research to support management decisions, the belief that the interests of labor and management are extremely opposite, reliance on consultants whose economic interests lie in narrowly defined solutions, advocating simple solutions for complicated problems, and collective peer pressure from supply side managers. CEOs and management teams must understand that the interests of labor and business are basically on the same level. The successful CEO is usually committed to authentic empowerment objectives and leads senior managers in having personal stake in the success of the company. To build a climate of cooperation between management and employees a sense of caring must be instituted by a demonstrated absence of symbols of rank and status., CEOs with winning records in the creation of shareholder value are likely to be those who have built and maintained strong trust relationships with their workforce Business magazines, newspapers, and [...]

Technology consulting has emerged as the fastest-growing practice niche at many CPA firms. The use of new technology tools to change business processes, especially the communication of financial information, is [...]

Every time you communicate with a client, prospect, supplier or employee, you collect information that will be needed later. Firms should be developing information environments that promote development of electronic [...]

Check fraud costs American businesses and banks billions of dollars every year. One estimate puts the 1397 bill at more than 312 billion. It doesn't take much to become a [...]

Almost every accounting firm uses one or more fixed asset application. In many firms, the fixed asset application was one of the earliest software tools used. These packages come as [...]

In the past, time and billing applications were essentially back-room processing, time sheet-based systems. They furnished information primarily for billing clients on a pre-set cycle approach. The staff prepared time [...]

This year, many firms are making substantial technology expenditures. Implementing Windows 95 applications is a common theme at many firms. As I work with these firms on their technology plans [...]

The just-completed tax season was extremely profitable for our firm. We saw substantial improvements in efficiencies in the preparation of business tax returns and financial statements. Engagements showed a typical [...]

The current balanced budget debate in Washington signals that many services currently provided by the federal government may soon pass to the states and the private sector. This trend will [...]

CPA firms are showing considerable interest in practice management software. In most firms, time and billing applications are essentially back-room processing, time-sheet-based systems. They furnish information primarily for billing clients [...]

For many firms, processing client's accounting transactions into monthly financial statements, journals, tax returns and other reports is an important part of the practice. Write-up work offers a dependable, continuous [...]

Despite a relatively lengthy history and a wide acceptance by firms, neither the way that accountants use trial balance applications, nor the features and capabilities of this type of software, [...]

The not-for-profit sector is expanding rapidly, and many accounting firms are having success increasing practice revenues by performing services for not-for-profit organizations. These new entities will need many services that [...]

In search of improved efficiencies and new sources of revenue, firms are evaluating technology tools in every area of the accounting practice. The write-up department is a practice area that [...]

Windows applications are increasingly interesting to clients wanting to improve efficiency and integrate financial information into other Windows applications. But, while Windows has swept through the low-end market, the crop [...]

Lending officers evaluate many risks when deciding whether to grant or maintain a credit. Cash flow, changing market conditions, and collateral values are just a few of the risks considered [...]

Lawyers should prepare clients for deposition and trial since most people are unfamiliar with giving testimony. Clients should be aware of what behaviors can help or harm a case. Examples of potential problem behaviors are guessing, lying, appearing confused, being defensive and looking to the lawyer for support. Helpful behaviors include telling the truth, speaking clearly, dressing neatly and answering concisely. These techniques for effective testimony will help clients to impress juries favorably.

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