Ed Mendlowitz

There will be fewer future buyers of practices, leaving the next generation of solos who want to retire perhaps unable to find a suitable buyer.

Some very important work is often given to an entry-level person instead of a much more experienced accountant.

Having a goal of added services for 5% of tax clients generates revenue and in some cases provides a life-altering benefit.

The best referral sources are existing clients, unless they aren't pleased.

It is important for strategic advisors to concentrate on the big picture. However, sometimes we need to look closely at the details.

Review what you do and how much time you really have to work on what is essential.

Here is a short checklist of some methods to find, educate and keep great staff members.

Here are 10 tasks you can do for your clients to prepare them for tomorrow.

The scarcity of Black professionals in public accounting is a fact. There are many reasons for that but discussing these reasons won’t solve this issue.

Ask your tomorrow self if today’s self has positioned you adequately and responsibly. If you don’t like the answer, you have time to change it.

The lack of proper representation of Black people in accounting made it much more difficult to attain what two CPAs recently accomplished.

Make payment a conscious part of your job.

A few weeks ago, while I was cleaning out old papers, I came across a staff handbook I wrote in 1982.

If your employees unionize, what do you think the union reps would ask for?

Every staff member of every firm is a free agent. We do not realize it, but they do.

Client surveys are an effective method to find out what clients are thinking and also give some the opportunity to vent about what displeases them.

Tax season ends today and some of you can rest well tomorrow after concluding a successful tax season. However, some of you won’t be resting easy because you had a lousy tax season.

The last week of the “official” tax season is starting right now. Here are some things I did to lighten the mental load.

Teens need to hear about the wonderful opportunities available in the profession of public accounting.

Here is a peek into what can be expected in the near future.