CPA Growth Trends

Strategies, Tools and Knowledge to Grow CPA Firms

Beginner’s Guide: Employee Retention: How to Keep the Talent You Have

By Rachael McGrew / April 24, 2024

In case you haven’t noticed, there’s a war for talent going on out there. Accountants are in high demand. I probably hear once a week: “We don’t need more clients. We need more people to do the work.” The number of students choosing accounting as a career is declining, and…

Articles of Interest: Internal Communications & Employee Engagement

By Tanya Doescher / April 24, 2024

Effective communication plays a crucial role in shaping the level of engagement within an organization. The following articles delve into the complex relationship between internal communications and employee engagement. They offer insights, best practices and strategies for organizations to enhance engagement levels through effective communication. Innovative Strategies for Enhancing Internal…

Seasoned Marketer: The Positive Impact of Employee Resource Groups

By Erica Reagle / April 24, 2024

With the war for talent remaining strong in the accounting field, it’s important to retain and engage your current team members while attracting new talent. Your firm’s values and culture can play a significant role in recruitment and retention. One way to achieve both goals is by creating employee resource…

Building a MarTech Stack That Works for You: 5 Ways to Ensure Your MarTech is Meeting Your Needs

By Joy Abbott / April 23, 2024

In a recent AAM! High Webinar, “Five Ways to Build a MarTech Stack That Actually Works for You,” Warren Averett’s Joy Abbott, Marketing Technology Manager, and Sunny Ricks, Director of Marketing Communications, covered how to choose the right marketing technology tools, integrate them effectively and scale your MarTech strategy to…

Maximizing CRM Impact: Real-World Examples for Firm Growth

By Alison Simons / April 10, 2024

On March 13th, AAM hosted an AAM High! webinar on Maximizing CRM Impact: Real-World Examples for Firm Growth. Three veteran accounting marketing leaders shared how they’re using their CRM systems to help achieve their firms’ goals. Redpath and Company recently launched a new outsourced CFO/Controller service. This puts the firm…

Embracing AI: Content Creation Strategies for Accounting Marketers

By Jill Jacobs / April 2, 2024

The constant launch of new AI tools and techniques can be overwhelming. Many accounting marketers have found that using AI to assist with content production is a practical way to get started. A recent AAM High! Webinar—From Hype to Practical Application: AI for Accounting Marketers offered actionable techniques for using AI…

Amplify | The Symbiotic Relationship Between Business Development and Marketing

By Katie Tolin / March 26, 2024

Successful accounting firms understand the importance of a well-coordinated effort between business development (BD) and marketing teams. These two essential functions must work hand in hand to drive firm success. During a recent Amplify! podcast episode with Chris Perrino, principal of business development at Barnes Dennig, Chris shared what effective…

Hot Topic/Infographic: Ways to Show Appreciation for Clients

By Lauren Preston / March 21, 2024

Showing appreciation to clients goes beyond delivering exceptional service; it fosters loyalty, strengthens partnerships, and sets your firm apart. A great way to stay top of mind and strengthen your relationship is through gifts. Here are five tips to keep in mind when selecting gifts for your clients:

Business Development: Leveraging Referral Tracking to Elevate Your Client Experience

By AAM / March 21, 2024

By: Kristin Kitchens, Windham Brannon In the competitive landscape of professional service firms, satisfied clients are not only valuable assets but also potential advocates who can contribute significantly to growth. When strategically implemented and tracked, referral programs play a pivotal role in enhancing the client experience. By incorporating a robust…

TBR: 8 Books on Client Experience

By Rachael McGrew / March 21, 2024

Client experience has become a popular buzzword in our industry over the past few years. But what does it really mean? And how do you do it? These eight books can help you get started. Some offer real life case studies and some offer frameworks to implement, but all of…

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Featured: Season 9 Episode 4

Beyond the Database: Building a CRM That Fuels Business Development

Nikki Burgeson | UHY-US

In this episode, Chris Camara speaks with Nikki Burgeson about the critical role of CRM systems in business development, particularly within professional services.