CPA Growth Trends

Strategies, Tools and Knowledge to Grow CPA Firms

Transforming Your LinkedIn Presence in the Accounting Industry: From Pointless to Powerful

By James Hirchak / September 12, 2023

In today’s fast-paced digital world, a strong online presence is crucial for professionals and businesses. Among the myriad of social platforms available, LinkedIn has emerged as the go-to platform for professionals to connect, share insights, and expand their networks. In a recent webinar by James Hirchak, President of Astute Review…

AI in Accounting Marketing: A Transformative Tool with Limits

By Katie Funderburk / September 5, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to reshape the professional world, including public accounting and accounting marketing. Its transformative power cuts across a wide swath of professional functions, from data analysis to copy generation. Using AI can save time and reduce costs, but as with any new transformative tool, there…

From Clicks to Clients: Digital Strategies that Drive Growth

By Stacy Dreher / August 30, 2023

The accounting industry is undergoing a major digital transformation accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. While traditional methods of growth will always be important, creating a digital culture and strategy is imperative to build scalable and repeatable methods of growth. Many firms are investing in digital marketing tactics such as SEO,…

Google Reviews: An Often-Overlooked Growth Strategy

By Sarah Dobek / August 25, 2023

Accounting and advisory firms have traditionally relied on word-of-mouth recommendations from satisfied clients to grow.    But in this digital age, Google reviews are the new word-of-mouth recommendations. If a prospect finds your firm on Google — and it’s likely they will since 80% to 90% of buying decisions now include…

Business Development: How Business Developers Use MarTech to Drive Engagement

By Danny Estrada / August 18, 2023

Technology is constantly evolving and accounting firms are changing their MarTech stacks to ensure they are keeping clients and prospects close. Not only do they seek to improve what they are doing, they are looking to gain a competitive advantage that leads to growth. When it comes to technology, the…

Beginner’s Guide & Seasoned Marketer: MarTech Stack Comparison

By Kayla Juba / August 18, 2023

Written by Co-Authors: Rachael McGrew, Landmark CPAs & Kayla Juba, BSSF Marketing technology (MarTech) includes a vast range of software and tools that assist in achieving marketing goals and objectives. CRMs, social media scheduling platforms, graphic design/video editing tools, website hosting software and data analytics software are all examples of MarTech.…

Articles of Interest: Resources for MarTech

By Lauren Preston / August 18, 2023

As Martech continuously becomes a more relevant (and popular) term for marketers, the content produced on this subject is starting to dominate the internet. We have 4 helpful resources to help your firm navigate into the Martech world. This article provides guidance on selecting a tech stack for accounting firms…

Digital Asset Services: A Strategic Growth Opportunity

By Elieen Monesson / August 15, 2023

Digital asset services represent a significant opportunity for accounting and advisory firms to create service lines that address their clients’ needs, from investing to financial planning to integrating digital assets into their business operations. The success of their efforts will depend on the market research they undertake in advance to…

How Marketers Can Make an Impact in a More Inclusive World

By Siri Svay / July 21, 2023

Navigating the path toward greater inclusivity can feel overwhelming. There’s so much to do, so where do you start? When it comes to the inclusion piece of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), how can marketers move the needle? One thing comes to mind: your company’s website. On Tuesday, June 20,…

Business Development: Marketing and Sales Blur When Screening Prospects

By Stacy Dreher / July 21, 2023

Marketing and business development departments within CPA firms have been tasked with doing just about everything except delivering client service. (Fortunately, we’re never asked to help prepare a tax return!) But as growth leaders, we need to prioritize customer acquisition and that means generating more leads for our firm. That…

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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.