Editor's Note
In an effort to share useful information with our readers,
AccountingWEB is always on the lookout for contributions of
articles written by members of the accounting profession and
the related fields. For this Supplement, we've pulled together
some of the interesting articles that have been contributed to
our site in the past year. If you have any material you would
like us to consider for publication so that it can be shared
with our audience, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Best regards,
Gail Perry, CPA
Managing Editor
editor@accountingweb.com
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Year-end tax planning for your business owner clients
By John H. Brown and Randy S. Williams, Business Enterprise Institute
Current tax rates are likely the lowest we will see in our
lifetimes. At some point, burgeoning budget deficits,
ballooning costs of social programs, and war expenses must be
paid. As year-end tax planning time for your business owner
clients approaches, this article will discuss some planning
initiatives you need to remind them to consider. They are not
the usual IRA or compensation tips, but rather ones that can
materially affect their net worth over time.
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Tips for Generation Y/Millennials' managers and mentors
By Phyllis Weiss Haserot, president of Practice Development Counsel
Like it or not, new Generation Y employees require more
management time than their older counterparts did. This is
frustrating to Baby Boomer partners and managers and the Gen
Xers who crave autonomy and like to do things their way. Having
very structured lives since childhood, the Millennials need
structure and guidance at work to channel their dedication to
producing excellent results.
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7 reasons why operating a home-based small business is advantageous to clients
By Bruce Katcher, Ph.D., president of The Discovery Consulting Group, Inc.
Many professional service providers seem embarrassed that they
operate a small business out of their home. They are concerned
prospects and clients will view this negatively. Although I
personally don't go out of my way to advertise that I operate
out of my home, I don't hide the fact either.
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'Why doesn't your old resume work anymore?'
By Deborah Walker, CCMC, Resume Writer, Career Coach
If your last job search prior to 2001, you may be in for a rude
awakening. You might be surprised to find that your old resume,
which worked well for you before, is no longer attracting
employers, headhunters and corporate recruiters.
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Test your networking know-how
By Scott Ginsberg, aka "The Nametag Guy"
Networking is the development and maintenance of mutually
beneficial relationships. It's not schmoozing, it's not handing
out business cards, it's not selling, it's not marketing, and
it's not small talk. Some of those activities might be part of
networking, but be careful not to confuse form with function.
Networking is a process that takes the right attitude, patience
and organization.
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