3 Accounting Trends that Won’t Go Out of Style

Episode 112. In today's news episode, we discuss "3 Accounting Trends That Won't Go Out of Style." We agree 2 of these trends! Original source of this piece below. Key takeaways from this episode include: ▶ why accounting remains the language of business, and why not all accountants play on this fact enough ▶ how the best accounting professionals are able to not just report on the data but tell the stories behind the numbers ▶ why cashflow is like oxygen for small businesses, but accountants don't always see the issues for their clients ▶ the big 'intimacy problem many small business owners have with their accounting advisors ▶ why behind every great entrepreneur there is not always a great accountant ▶ how the 'great resignation' has led to the 'great re-evaluation' for many accountants ▶ why 'doing more with less resources' should be the goal for accountants by using technology and automation ▶ the proof that many accountants do not actually care about their clients ▶ how too many accountants simply fulfil instructions and fail to provide insights for their business clients Source: "3 accounting trends that won’t go out of style" https://www.accountingtoday.com/list/3-accounting-trends-that-wont-go-out-of-style ****************************** If you have a business development, sales or growth angle to your role, and are expected to bring in new business, here's a great resource for you: Are you a busy accountant struggling to create more revenue and career opportunities? As an accounting professional, you likely have a business development strategy, selling or work winning dimension to your role and the ability to generate new revenues is what makes you wealthier, more promotable and more valuable to your employers. Many accountants struggle to bring in the kind of work that gets them noticed or makes them promotable. If you’re a partner, you’re under pressure to show you’re worth a seat at the table. If you’re below partner level, you know that beyond technical competence, the passport to partnership is the ability to drive growth. This unique guide is designed for accounting professionals in practice with 5 simple but effective things to do every day to create significant new career opportunities, greater influence, a better network and new business conversations. What you will learn: ✓ What is a 'reachout' and how to create your target list ✓ How to keep in touch with your contacts and how to approach follow up ✓ How to make an introduction and extend your network by being helpful ✓ How to start a conversation with someone you don't already know ✓ How to make a new business offer without being salesy If you follow and implement this guide, you will create significant new career options and new business opportunities in the next 30 days. Start today by taking control and toning up your business development skills with a tried and tested 5 step system you can apply with ease every single day. DOWNLOAD LINK: https://accountinginfluencers.com/growth-opportunities-accountants/ NOTE TO LISTENERS: The Accounting Influencers Podcast is a CPE-accredited daily radio-style show with four segments coming out every Monday which are repeated on the other 4 weekdays as standalone episodes, plus a bonus 'from the client's perspective' episode on Saturdays. On Sundays, listeners get a short min trailer for the coming week's episodes. Every Tuesday the show gives you a relevant news topic from the accounting and fintech world with a direct application to accountants, CPAs and bookkeepers. Great to stay informed and build your commercial acumen. Every Wednesday and Friday, we feature an uncut interview with top authors, leaders, thinkers and performers in the accounting and fintech world. Every Thursday the show gives you a practical 'here's what works' tips concerning a key challenge, need or strategy for accountants, CPAs and bookkeepers. Great...