November 9, 2018 5 min read Key bank SaaS survey: four takeaways for finance teams At fast-growing SaaS companies, CFOs and finance leaders are increasingly viewed as the business-model architects who an...
November 6, 2018 4 min read Four simple ways accountants can keep up with disruptive technology Marc Staut provides key insight on how accounting firms can keep pace with disruptive technology like AI, blockchain and...
October 17, 2018 5 min read Seven questions firms need to ask to grow their advisory services Advisory services require a mindset that goes beyond conventional success. Let’s look at the questions firms need to ask...
October 9, 2018 5 min read 8 signs you’ve outgrown excel for budgeting and planning If you're doing your budgeting & planning in Excel, you're not alone. Roughly 90% of companies with 50 to 200 employees ...
September 14, 2018 4 min read The top four challenges facing accountants who serve SMBs How to get ahead and stay ahead as an accountant today despite the four major challenges facing CPAs that we see across ...
September 14, 2018 2 min read CPAs cite AI, machine learning, and cognitive computing as top hard tech trends MACPA Executive Director Tom Hood asked more than 1,000 CPAs, finance and accounting professionals which hard trends wil...
September 4, 2018 4 min read What technology will have the biggest impact on how accountants do their jobs? As we consider the future technology for accountants, the biggest impact on how accountants do their jobs will be the co...
August 21, 2018 2 min read Why accounting technology will be crucial to winning new work in 2019 The new tax law changes are great for the growth of the accounting industry, and in 2019, accountants who use the latest...
August 17, 2018 6 min read The challenges with financial modeling tools [Podcast] Alok Ajmera, president and COO of Prophix shares insights on his software company, how they reduce the admin headache, a...
August 9, 2018 3 min read Keys to making the leap to trusted business advisor CPAs are well-positioned to serve as a trusted business advisor to their clients, but it requires a shift in mindset and...
August 6, 2018 2 min read To win more business, focus on what makes your practice unique Want to grow your accounting practice? Develop your unique selling proposition (USP). A USP is a statement identifying w...
July 26, 2018 2 min read Gain a competitive advantage by developing an internship program Internship programs provide excellent opportunities for both employers and interns. Interns gain valuable experience and...
July 26, 2018 2 min read Tips to get better at selling your accounting services The more prepared you are, the easier it will be to sell to new accounting clients. Anticipate prospect objections, deve...
July 17, 2018 3 min read How to stand out from the competition The accounting profession is more competitive than ever due to as firms move towards advisory services. They must compet...
June 18, 2018 3 min read Accounting pain points in healthcare – an obstacle you can avoid Accounting and finance are becoming paramount priorities in healthcare as the competitive landscape evolves. Carefully m...
June 6, 2018 2 min read Why now is the best time in years for accountants to grow their business The new U.S. tax code has created a spike in demand for accounting services. Here’s how accountants can take advantage a...
June 5, 2018 4 min read 6 ways IoT will improve accounting The IoT is changing departments across the organization. Let's take a look at how IoT will improve accounting and the bo...
May 30, 2018 2 min read How to create access-level agreements – free guide Learn how to create high-quality access-level agreements for your accounting practice, which will be rewarding for both ...
May 29, 2018 6 min read Artificial Intelligence – what CPAs need to know What do CPAs need to know about artificial intelligence? Here's a primer on the impacts that AI is having on the account...
May 15, 2018 3 min read How to grow your accounting practice in a digital age We live in a digital world, where we communicate and conduct business online now more than ever, to gain more clients. I...
May 11, 2018 5 min read Want AI and automation for your practice? Here’s what you need to know Do you want AI and automation for your practice? You're not alone. Automation for accountants is a popular subject, as a...
May 4, 2018 10 min read 6 ways for accountants to beat the competition 67% of accountants worldwide feel that the profession is more competitive than ever. With an increased use of technology...
May 3, 2018 3 min read DFO streamlines its family office accounting practice Those pains have been eliminated with Sage Intacct. DFO completed an in-depth evaluation of competing solutions, ultimat...
April 27, 2018 3 min read How the GDPR can improve your business processes The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) goes into effect in a matter of weeks. That’s right, on May 25, 2018, the ...
Tom Hood EVP Business Engagement & Growth at Association of International Certified Professional Accountants
