Ed Mendlowitz

Everyone has a system for managing tax season. Some are good, some are just so-so, and some stink.

A few accountants recently called me to vent about being shorthanded and asked for suggestions on how they could get through tax season without turning down any business or dropping clients.

A technique I have become comfortable with is Managing by Wandering Around (MBWA).

Selective reading can help accountants deal with information overload when looking for ideas on how to improve their firms.

Did you ever think about your value to your clients and what they are paying you for?

Back in 2010, I wrote a book called "Power Bites," containing some concise management, leadership and lifestyle advice I give to my clients.

All of the accountants I know and interact with are nice caring people and I like them. However there is one area where I believe they are being shortsighted and neglectful.

My office moved and I am left with a dozen boxes I am going through to throw away things or shred. Since I am a compulsive saver, I feel it necessary to go through every box looking for things that need to be retained. This is creating a trip through memory lane for me. Here is some of what I found.

The tax reform legislation that Congress approved Wednesday has a number of complexities that could prove problematic for tax professionals and their clients.

“Tis the season for fee increases” is a song I hum every year in late December. This has always been a good time for me to review the year and fee structure with clients.