What Makes a Leader Inclusive?
At Intend2Lead, we believe that amazing things are possible when we uncover and leverage the unique gifts, talents and skills of each individual. This is not just an aspirational idea. It’s a business imperative. Demographics in the workplace are shifting dramatically. The workforce now includes five different generations (i.e., traditionalists, baby boomers, Generation X, Generation Y/millennials, and…
Read MoreMaintaining Chemistry & Engagement in Remote Relationships
Over the past year, thought leaders in every industry and profession have put their figurative pens to paper, writing about communication and engagement with remote coworkers and team members. Of course, it’s just as important to maintain strong relationships with clients even though we may not be able to meet with them face-to-face. Like so…
Read MoreThe Best Time Ever to Find a Remote Tax Job?
It sure looks that way. Accountingfly has specialized in filling remote tax jobs for a decade and we’ve never seen a more candidate-friendly market for tax professionals. So this might be the best opportunity that you’ll ever have to find the right fit and achieve your career goals. More Remote Tax Jobs = More Opportunity…
Read MoreMake Your Website Accessible for Everyone
It wasn’t that long ago that accounting firms – and nearly everyone else – were rebuilding their websites to be responsive, so they were easy to read and accessible regardless of the device used to access the site. Now it is time to take that one step further and make your website ADA compliant. …
Read MoreTax Season Debrief Considerations
One of the most effective ways to improve your firm’s tax processes and production is with the post-busy season debrief process. Whether done formally with a meeting or informally in combination with a survey, we suggest it be scheduled as close as possible after the tax deadline while the experience is still fresh in your…
Read MoreWhy Remote Hiring is The Answer to Your Staffing Shortage
I wanted to address the number one question we get from CPA Firms clients: why is it so hard to hire into CPA firms, and give you the answer you need to hear, even if you don’t want to hear it. So, why is it so hard to hire experienced tax and audit into…
Read MoreDiversity, Equity and Inclusion in Accounting: What Is Ours to Do?
The murder of George Floyd on May 25, 2020 heightened many Americans’ awareness of the deeply rooted, systemic racism that has existed in our country since inception and continues to evolve over the years. As a profession that has been historically dominated by white people – white men, in particular, considering even today, women represent…
Read MoreMoving from a Performance Culture to a Growth Culture
For years, the accounting profession has been focused on performance. The work we do is complex, and firms have a lot of competition to attract and retain quality clients, deliver engagements efficiently and effectively, remain profitable and grow. The irony is that focusing on performance doesn’t always deliver the desired results. The problem with performance…
Read More5 ways to navigate the discomfort of change
As we emerge out of the cocoon we’ve all been living in the past year and a half, countless opportunities to transform your accounting firm await. However, opportunities usually don’t come without their challenges. As you make this shift into the future over the next few months, it’s likely that you’re already becoming aware of…
Read MoreMaking the Business Case for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)
As I talk to firms around the country, many people are interested in working on making their culture more inclusive, intentionally hiring a more diverse team and looking for ways to create an environment that aims to be more equitable. It is exciting to see firms starting to have these conversations internally, and in some…
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