Investing in Soft Skill Development in Accounting Firms

investing in soft skills for employees

Soft skills, also known as people skills, are personal attributes that enable individuals to interact with others in a workplace. While hard skills, like proficiency in accounting software and data analysis, are essential, soft skill development is equally important for employees working in accounting firms. In this article, we’ll discuss why investing in soft skills…

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How to Involve New CPAs in Growing Your Firm

It’s no secret most accounting firms are facing partner succession and will continue to do so for years to come. The most common area of concern is how to involve new CPAs in your firm’s growth activities. The short solution is young staff members should be involved in anything that will help them learn the…

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Spotlight on Business Development with Maureen Moraccini of Gordon Advisors

Everyone with a widget to sell or a client to serve has an idea of what business development looks like or should look like. Many see rainmaking activities as a uniquely external endeavor, with activities that are better suited for extroverts. Some have heard rainmaking terms but have never seen them put into practice –…

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Building a Culture of Growth Starts Early

Just as every person has a unique personality, every business has a unique culture. While possessing a distinct culture is a great way to separate a business from the pack, our clients don’t often talk about how to change, improve or grow their unique culture. When I speak with partners about growing their firms, the conversation…

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How to Get the Most Value from Training

Many of our friends, clients, and colleagues will attend accounting conferences this year.  With dozens of sessions, covering everything from basic marketing and business development to more advanced strategies and tactics, attendees may find themselves feeling overwhelmed by the amount of information available to absorb over just a few days. You want to get the most…

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The Keys to Establishing a Proper Company Culture

We hear a lot about company culture and the impact it can have on the many aspects of an accounting firm’s success. When the time comes, many say they want a culture that is ‘growth’ oriented or ‘entrepreneurial spirited.’ Achieving these goals is sometimes easier said than done. There are many variables that impact company culture.…

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5 Post-Tax Season Growth Ideas

We believe you should be marketing your services during tax season because it’s the very best time to grow your business. We also realize that many professionals experience a lull in their business development and marketing activities simply because seasons overlap. Spring taxes are followed by conference season, which leads into summer vacation – and…

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3 Easy Ways to Get More From Your Marketing

This post originally appeared on Accounting Tomorrow, where Inovautus Consulting regularly contributes articles on marketing and sales for accounting firms. Marketing and sales are time-consuming but necessary to getting more business. For most CPAs with whom I work, time is always a challenge. Most think doing more is the answer, but not always. Instead, I focus on how…

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