Client demand, and their own perceptions of the areas clients need help in, are the main drivers of new business service offerings at accounting firms, according to a new study.
The research, part of the monthly
While firms are doing an excellent job of offering business clients multiple services, the majority of those services remain compliance-based, with accounting/bookkeeping and tax planning/filing far in the lead.
The study surveyed 270 accountants in mid-October.
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