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 The speed at which AI is being introduced into our everyday lives is head spinning! Recent discussions of using AI in the accounting field are all over the map. Some say it’s a huge time saver, while others say it’s potentially disastrous (some will even spout both opinions in the same sentence). Since the industry seems so conflicted about this hot topic, let’s explore the potential advantages and possible pitfalls of using AI in accounting.
 Family businesses are a true gem! They are integral to the soul of our country and touch so many people’s lives in a way that’s unlike any other type of business. And, according to the US Chamber of Commerce, they also play a big role in our country’s financial infrastructure employing 63% of the workforce and generating 57% of America’s GDP. Of course, most family businesses are not nearly as large as the ones that have made it big over the years (like Ford, Chick Fil-A, Dell, Aldi, and Walmart). But, nonetheless, family-run businesses are still essential to our local communities, and always will be. That’s why we are particularly passionate about helping family businesses succeed! We understand that in family-run companies there are a lot of challenges that must be overcome to find success, and we want to offer the resources that help them along the way.
Today we’re going to be addressing some of those challenges through a financial lens by looking at the top accounting-related obstacles for family businesses and discussing ways to address them.
Similarly, the beginning of the year brings excitement for business planning. Business leaders are filled with optimism over the idea of starting out the year right by getting their financial house in order so they can streamline and improve to avoid the pain points they dealt with in the year prior. But, then just like the people who decide they’re going to start working out and buy a treadmill only to let it collect dust, mangers and executives fall back into the same habits of “business as usual.”
So, what can you do to prepare yourself for the wave of turnover that may be coming?
When they hear about this trend most employers will go into “fix it” mode and ask what they can do to keep their accountants from bolting soon. Unfortunately, at this point there’s probably very little that can be done to keep them long-term. If the year-end bonus they just got wasn’t enough persuasion, any sort of incentive you throw at them is likely just going to delay the inevitable. (Plus, the quality of work they do and passion they bring to the role is only going to suffer further if they already have one foot out the door.) Instead, your best bet is to get ready for what’s coming next. Take the steps now to be prepared in case your accountant leaves so that you’re not scrambling during tax season to find and onboard someone new. |
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