Accountant Professional Blog - Patriot Software Fri, 07 Oct 2022 13:42:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.0.2 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/cropped-site-favicon-32x32.png Accountant Professional Blog - Patriot Software 32 32 3 Reasons It’s Time to Ditch Your Payroll Provider, According to Our Case Study https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/accountant-professionals/changing-payroll-systems-accountants/ Fri, 07 Oct 2022 13:42:17 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=57746 alt=""If you offer payroll services and want to make your job a little easier, you might partner with a payroll software provider. But when your current partnership just isn’t cutting it, is it time to cut them loose?  Yes!  In our recent case study, we spoke with one of our accountant partners and learned what […]]]> Growing by the Numbers: Accounting Firm Growth Strategy https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/accountant-professionals/accounting-firm-growth-strategy/ Fri, 16 Sep 2022 16:08:25 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=57436 alt=""Any successful accounting firm has a growth strategy in place. You can’t afford not to. But, have you ever wondered if your accounting firm growth strategy is working? It’s always a good time to take your business expansion strategy back to the drawing board. We’ve put together a list of our top six tips for […]]]> 8 Tips on How to Get More Clients for Your Accounting Firm https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/accountant-professionals/how-to-get-more-clients/ Fri, 09 Sep 2022 12:05:00 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=57294 alt=""Want to win over some new clients? If so, you have to be willing to put in a little elbow grease. Sure, growing your client base doesn’t happen overnight. But with a little research, the right marketing strategies, and a few tips (eight to be exact), you can expand your client base in no time. […]]]> Certified Management Accountant Certification: What Is It, and Should You Get It?  https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/accountant-professionals/certified-management-accountant-certification/ Fri, 19 Aug 2022 13:43:31 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=56847 alt=""Are you an accounting professional hungry for new accolades, knowledge, and ways to stand out from the competition? If so, you might be interested in getting your certified management accountant certification. You can expand your financial planning and strategic financial management skills through this CMA certification. So the question is: Is it worth it?  Read […]]]> Is It Time to Take Your Services Remote? Offering Virtual Bookkeeping 101 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/accountant-professionals/virtual-bookeeping/ Fri, 12 Aug 2022 17:38:00 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=56795 alt=""Nowadays, everything seems to happen in the cloud and jobs everywhere are going remote. Well, go ahead and add virtual bookkeeping to that list. With virtual bookkeeping, accountants can work with clients remotely whether they’re in the same state or across the country. Interested in learning more about what it takes to become a virtual […]]]> 3 Ways to Handle Rising Costs as an Accountant  https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/accountant-professionals/rising-costs-tips-for-accountants/ Fri, 15 Jul 2022 15:14:04 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=56604 alt=""It’s no secret that prices are on the rise. Inflation or not, rising costs are common in business. And as an accountant, you likely have partners (e.g., a payroll partner), office space, equipment, and other expenses that are prone to price increases. So, what do you do if you’re hit with a price increase? You […]]]> How to Deal with Rude Clients in Your Accounting Practice https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/accountant-professionals/how-deal-with-rude-clients-your-accounting-practice/ Fri, 08 Jul 2022 14:28:28 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=56554 alt=""We’ve all dealt with upset clients. Some don’t like your advice and others ignore it entirely. Some clients want things done yesterday and others just came to you yesterday and need things done tomorrow. Whatever the case is, rude clients are easy to come by. What can feel hard is conflict resolution with customers.  Read […]]]> How Much Do Accountants Charge? Asking for a Friend https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/accountant-professionals/how-much-do-accountants-charge/ Wed, 08 Jun 2022 14:19:58 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=56424 Setting your accounting service rates for the first time or updating them? Either way, you might be wondering: How much do accountants charge? Setting a reasonable and competitive price is key to sourcing and retaining clients, after all. Overpricing your services may send clients running for the hills (or into the arms of a competing […]]]> Interested in a Full Charge Bookkeeping Role? Read This  https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/accountant-professionals/full-charge-bookkeeping/ Fri, 03 Jun 2022 17:36:31 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=56388 alt=""Ready to move beyond bookkeeping into a slightly more complex role? If so, you might consider full charge bookkeeping. But, what exactly does a full charge bookkeeper do? In this article, we’ll cover everything you need to know about full charge bookkeeping, including: What is full charge bookkeeping? How to become a full charge bookkeeper  […]]]> Accounting Firm Website: 7 Must-haves https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/accountant-professionals/accounting-firm-website/ Fri, 06 May 2022 20:30:57 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=56198 alt=""There are over one billion websites in the world. Scrap that. Let’s narrow things down a little bit. There are 46,000 public accounting firms in the United States. And let’s say that at least half of those firms (23,000) have an accounting firm website. That’s a bit of Googling competition. Now, of course, the competition […]]]>