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Building up a team you can count on while you're away is the first step to having a solid business that runs without you. When you don't have to handle sales calls, inquiries, and put out first, you know you have a great team. But how do you get there? Test runs! Small vacations, then larger ones. Make sure your team is ready for your extended absence with training and trust. #training #vacation #accountingandaccountants

At least this ex-chartered accountant could still be described as an EXcellent acccountant... #funny #cap #accountingandaccountants

ESG isn't going away. Investors, regulators, and customers want to know how businesses are impacting the world we live in. Investors are front and center: "Stakeholders are not merely interested in short-term financial performance. They are keenly aware of the ethical, environmental, and social implications of corporate actions." Not only are these metrics important to the financial success of businesses, they are important to the greater good. Proper ESG tracking and reporting relies heavily on accountants and bookkeepers to track where money is going. It also requires more training to deal with the influx of data collected from multiple sources. It's a complex but exciting area of finance. #esg #tax #finance

Start cleaning up your financial records before year-end. Once you get into the new year, time is ticking to file taxes. Get your books in shape early and avoid delays, penalties, and an angry CPA! #business #taxes #financials

It can be really hard to adopt new technology, but the biggest piece of the puzzle is training. Getting ready for the new tech and training for it is the most important thing you can do. Explain it logically, reassure your team, and then train, train, train. #tech #innovation #cpa

There's a lot of firm consolidation that is driving the need for efficiency in the accounting community. Pressure from larger firms, private equity, and rising costs is leading to a much greater demand for change, faster than most accountants are used to. This is a really interesting perspective on how business is changing with more data and more outside pressure. #accountingandaccountants #culture #growth

We all feel anxious sometimes. A new client, a big meeting, an even bigger project can lead to overthinking and worrying that can actually decrease our performance. How do you deal with anxiety? It can help to sit back and analyze why you feel anxious. It could be that this is a big client or you don't have experience in this specific area. Look at why you're anxious and come up with the positives of the situation: a new point of view, meeting new people, or just learning from those more experienced. Combine that with being prepared, early to the meeting, ask questions, and be sure to follow up afterward. #accountingandaccountants #meetings #anxiety

Great advice for accounting pros and business leaders alike: stay organized. The better organized your information is come tax time, the easier it will be. Keep your books clean during the year and come tax time, it'll be smooth sailing with your CPA. If you haven't kept your books up to date, give us a call, we can help you get them in shape quickly and stay in shape for next year. #accountingandaccountants #taxseasonprep #accountingtips

If you need extra help closing year-end financials, doing invoices, or collections, give us a call. We provide accounting staff augmentation with professionals with years of experience. We help you scale up and get done fast. #accountingandaccountants #cpa #financials

Getting a Bachelor's, Master's, and all four CPA exams done in 18 months. This is a crazy story. Not sure which is more unbelievable, the degrees in 4 months or the exams in 14 months! #cpa #accountingandaccountants #learning