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From IT Support to Strategic Leadership: Elevating Technology’s Role in Firm Growth
Start elevating technology’s role from IT support to strategic leadership to drive firm-wide growth and innovation.

Marc T Staut, Shareholder
3 days ago3 min read


Pricing: Your Profitability Lever
Pricing is an overlooked profitability lever. Value-based pricing and removing partner discretion can transform your business model and margins.

L. Gary Boomer, Shareholder
3 days ago4 min read


Aligning Data with Process: Why The Right Data Structure Matters
Aligning data with process is crucial for CPA firms interested in automation and accurate reporting. Learn how to structure data for smarter decisions.

Chris Rochford
3 days ago4 min read


Modernizing IT Infrastructure and Systems for Scalability and Efficiency
Discover why modernizing IT infrastructure is essential in accounting and get steps to boost scalability and improve security and operational efficiency.

Erin Shively
3 days ago3 min read


Empowering Teams Through Process-Driven Professional Development
Empower your team with process-driven professional development. Learn how structured meetings and check-ins support accountability.

Parker Bohon
Mar 103 min read


6 Ways to Build a Culture That Drives Employee Growth and Retention
Building a culture of trust, growth, and recognition is key to employee retention. Invest in your team to drive long-term success.

Heather Robinson
Mar 104 min read


Nominate a Student for an Eagle U Scholarship
Nominate a student for an Eagle U scholarship. It’s a life-changing leadership program that provides career and academic success strategies.

Kylie Pruser
Mar 102 min read


Develop Effective Communication Skills in Your Team
Build a strategic process to integrate new hires into your firm's culture, vision, and team for lasting success.

Sandra Wiley, Shareholder
Mar 104 min read


How Technology Influences Process Redesign Initiatives
Technology drives process change, but true efficiency comes from aligning IT, process redesign, and firm-wide adoption strategies.

Amanda Wilkie
Feb 103 min read


Driving Client Experience Excellence Through Cross-Department Collaboration
Seamless client experiences need cross-department collaboration, clear roles, and the right tools to enhance communication and consistency.

Heather Robinson
Feb 104 min read


Prevent Burnout and Improve Employee Retention with Process Optimization
Prevent burnout and improve employee retention with process optimization.

Jacqueline Lombardo
Feb 103 min read


How to Think Like a CFO
Learn how to shift from compliance to strategic financial leadership, leveraging forecasting tools, automation, and real-time insights.

Jenna Blackwood
Feb 103 min read


Orientation & Onboarding: You Need Both
Build a strategic process to integrate new hires into your firm's culture, vision, and team for lasting success.

Sandra Wiley, Shareholder
Jan 283 min read


Great Leaders are Replaceable
What would happen if you had to stop working tomorrow? Would your roles and responsibilities within your firm transition seamlessly? Or...

Jim Boomer, Shareholder
Jan 213 min read


Leveraging the Strategic Planning Process: Transitioning from Employer to Employee
Discover how a bold career change and the DOS process—Dangers, Opportunities, and Strengths—can guide strategic planning for growth.

Jenna Blackwood
Jan 153 min read


The Evolution of the Business Model in Accounting Firms
Discover how accounting firms can transform their business models with advisory services, technology, and private equity-driven strategies.

Jim Boomer, Shareholder
Jan 134 min read


Best Practices for Success in Operations Leadership
Master operations leadership in CPA firms: embrace tech, foster culture, invest in growth, and drive collaboration for lasting success.

Erin McCormick
Jan 134 min read


Unlocking Growth: Essential Marketing and Business Development Strategies for Accounting Firms
Discover essential marketing and business development strategies to help accounting firms attract clients, foster loyalty, and drive growth.

Deanna Perkins
Jan 134 min read


Innovative Strategies for Recruitment and Retention
Discover innovative recruitment and retention strategies for accounting firms, from flexible work to leadership programs and more.

Kylie Pruser
Jan 133 min read


Positioning Yourself to Be a Partner – Your Way!
“To live a creative life, we must lose our fear of being wrong.” – Joseph Pierce If you’re a rising star in your firm, you’ve most likely...

Sandra Wiley, Shareholder
Jan 94 min read


3 Skills That Require Zero Talent
Three skills that require zero talent and can help you become more valuable in your career.

Heather Robinson
Dec 19, 20244 min read


Unlocking the Power of Content: A Conversation with AAB's CIO
During a recent webinar, Intapp had the privilege of hosting Lance Fisher, CIO of AAB. Lance shared valuable insights into how firms can...
Guest Author
Dec 17, 20242 min read


Accountants need a modern document management system
The following was originally published in AIT's Portrait . Accountancy firms realise the importance of technology in helping them...
Guest Author
Dec 5, 20244 min read


Automation Doesn’t Replace Communication
Communication is integral for any accounting firm, no matter the size. Without clear internal and external communication, chaos is bound...

Arianna Campbell, Shareholder
Dec 4, 20243 min read


4 Tips for Renaming Your Firm
Pop quiz: What do BackRub, Blue Ribbon Sports and AuctionWeb have in common? Hint: You probably know these companies better by their...

Heather Robinson
Nov 19, 20243 min read


The Rise of Growth Leaders: Shaping the Future of Accounting Firms
Learn how growth leaders drive strategy, client experience, and sustainable growth in accounting firms with the right mindset, skills, and t

Jon Hubbard, Shareholder
Nov 18, 20243 min read


7 Strategies to Market Your Client Accounting and Advisory Services
Explore our Client Accounting and Advisory Services (CAAS) to gain strategic financial insights, streamline operations, and achieve growth.

Heather Robinson
Nov 18, 20244 min read


How to Build a Sales-Minded Culture
Build a sales-minded culture where all team members spot growth opportunities, build trust, and connect clients to your firm's services.

Hailey Hilbert
Nov 18, 20243 min read


Benchmarking Your Firm’s Metrics: How to Leverage Insights for Growth
Benchmarking helps firms assess key metrics, compare performance, and leverage peer insights to drive growth and strategic improvements.

Derek Olsen
Nov 18, 20244 min read


6 Things I Wish I’d Known About Technology Consulting
Many years ago, when I was at the beginning of my career as a Network Engineer, I was asked to participate in a call with the entire IT...

Marc T Staut, Shareholder
Nov 7, 20246 min read


E202 - All Things the Boomer Knowledge Network
Welcome to the Boomer Briefing Podcast, where we help you solve a critical business issue in 20 minutes or less. On this episode of the...

Boomer Consulting, Inc.
Nov 5, 20241 min read


Prioritizing Technology Initiatives
Accounting firms can prioritize technology initiatives using a data-driven approach that aligns with business goals and optimizes resources.

Marc T Staut, Shareholder
Oct 28, 20244 min read


Incorporating Artificial Intelligence into Continuous Improvement
CPA firms can incorporate AI into continuous improvement efforts to boost efficiency, streamline workflows and maintain a competitive edge.

Amanda Wilkie
Oct 28, 20244 min read


Taking a Long-Term View of Your Technology Budget
Learn how to take a long-term approach to technology budgeting while maintaining flexibility to adapt to future business needs.

Chris Rochford
Oct 28, 20244 min read


How to Evaluate Technology Needs vs. Wants
Learn how to evaluate technology needs vs wants in your CPA firm, identify shadow IT, manage software bloat, and optimize your tech stack.

Erin Shively
Oct 28, 20244 min read


AI in Tax and Accounting: What It Actually Does and Why You Should Use It
Discover how AI revolutionizes tax and accounting by automating tasks, enhancing client collaboration, and addressing staffing shortages.
Guest Author
Oct 28, 20242 min read


Prepare for an Exciting World of Change
The word change pops up in nearly every article we read, conference we attend, internal planning meeting we hold, or client conversation...

Sandra Wiley, Shareholder
Oct 23, 20243 min read


Continue Taking an Equity-Minded Approach to Talent
CPA firm leaders must continue taking an equity-minded approach to talent management to drive profits, innovation, attraction and retention.

Sandra Wiley, Shareholder
Oct 7, 20244 min read


The Key to Reducing Burnout? Spreading Out the Workload
CAAS departments experience lower burnout rates. Accounting firms can improve talent retention by spreading their work out evenly.

Deanna Perkins
Oct 7, 20244 min read


How to Build a Growth Team in Your CPA Firm
Build a growth team in your CPA firm by integrating sales, marketing, client experience, and employee experience to drive growth.

Heather Robinson
Oct 7, 20244 min read


Soft Skills for Learning & Development
Enhance L&D by adapting to adult learning styles—boost retention, reduce turnover, and build engaged, high-performing teams.

Boomer Consulting, Inc.
Oct 7, 20244 min read


Community Engagement in Everyday Life
Dr. Crispin Butteriss, founding director of one of the largest community engagement platforms in the world, defines community engagement...

Erin McCormick
Oct 1, 20242 min read


5 Strategies for Increasing Buy-In
When firms plan to make significant changes, such as implementing new software or improving an existing process, leaders often have...

Arianna Campbell, Shareholder
Sep 19, 20243 min read


Connecting Employee and Client Experience
Connecting employee and client experience drives growth and loyalty.

Arianna Campbell, Shareholder
Sep 16, 20245 min read


Proactive Processes for Client Filtering
Discover how proactive client filtering can streamline operations, align with ideal clients, and boost efficiency and relationships.

Amelia Brewster
Sep 16, 20243 min read


Processes vs. Tasks: A Clear Definition to Support Continuous Improvement
Understand the difference between processes vs tasks to streamline workflows and improve productivity. Here's why it matters.

Hailey Hilbert
Sep 16, 20244 min read


Creating an Effective Communication Process
Creating an effective communication process for your CPA firm involves selecting the right platforms and establishing clear guidelines.

Parker Bohon
Sep 16, 20244 min read


Processing Through Your Firm’s Biggest Dangers
During visioning sessions with clients, we walk them through a DOS Exercise. DOS stands for Dangers, Opportunities and Strengths. This...

Deanna Perkins
Sep 4, 20243 min read


Insights and Epiphanies from the 1st Annual Boomer Circle Summit
Our Boomer Circle members have returned to their firms after our first annual Boomer Circle Summit, which brought together members from...

Heather Robinson
Sep 3, 20243 min read


The Power of Trusted Relationships in a Peer Network
Keeping up with rapid changes can be challenging, especially if you look only within your firm for new ideas.

Jim Boomer, Shareholder
Aug 26, 20243 min read
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