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Citing Rising Costs, Accounting Firms Plan to Increase Fees in 2025

Going Concern

90% plan to increase fees for individual tax returns, 87% plan to increase fees for business tax returns, 85% plan to increase fees for bookkeeping and accounting, and 76% plan to increase fees for CFO and controller services. 57% of accounting firms plan to increase fees across all services in 2025.

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Survey: Over Half of Accounting Firms Plan to Increase Fees in 2025

CPA Practice

A new report from practice management software provider Ignition says rising business costs are driving fee increases at accounting firms, with 57% planning to raise fees across all services next year. 90% plan to increase fees for individual tax returns. 87% plan to increase fees for business tax returns.

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How to efficiently file a business tax return: A workflow guide for accounting firms

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Filing business tax returns is no doubt an intricate process, but with the right workflow, accounting firms can streamline the process, reduce errors, and ensure compliance. Gather and organize client documents The first step in efficiently filing a business tax return is collecting all necessary documentation.

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Tax workflow for accounting firms: Best practices and automation tips

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To achieve this, many forward-looking accountants and tax preparers are shifting toward a fully digital tax workflow. Let’s take a look at what a digital tax workflow is all about and how it can unlock efficiencies for your accounting firm. Jump to ↓ What is a digital tax workflow? Tax preparation.

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How to Use ChatGPT to Create Forms and Templates for Accounting Firms

CPA Practice

I asked ChatGPT what forms it recommended for a CPA firm. Here is the answer I got (since ChatGPT is nondeterministic, you won’t get the exact same answer I got.): For a CPA (Certified Public Accountant) firm, creating and utilizing various forms and templates can significantly streamline practice management tasks.

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Managing strained accounting firm capabilities

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Firm resources often include, but are not limited to: Employees Technology solutions and other business equipment Working space Capital to pay employees, obtain office space, purchase technology, etc. The accounting profession is no stranger to long work hours and hefty workloads, especially during busy tax season.

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Tax Partner Matters More Than Firm on Business Taxes

CPA Practice

When it comes to a corporation’s relationship with its accounting firm, the firm itself is less important than the partner who leads its engagement team in lowering its tax rate, according to a new study from Iowa’s Tippie College of Business. Wilde’s team analyzed more than 94,000 tax returns of U.S.