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The Role of Mentorship in Accounting Firms

Last year, roughly 50.5 million Americans quit their jobs to take new positions and 73% of employers are having difficulty attracting staff. Clearly, the accounting industry has...

10 Ugly Christmas Sweaters For Your Favorite Accountant

We’ve given you Halloween costume ideas and now you’ve come to us for another equally important fashion decision: an ugly Christmas sweater for any accountants in your life,...

Counting on Christmas: The Accountant's Wishlist

It's the most wonderful time of the year…for many people. For many, the whirlwind months of November and December are a time for reflection, celebration, gatherings, and...

Engagement Letters: The Do’s and Don'ts

Engagement letters establish clear expectations and boundaries between clients and accountants. In this post, we will explore the do's and don'ts of crafting effective engagement...

Making the Move to Cloud-Based Accounting Software

Numerous experts have touted the cloud as the future of computing. The majority of businesses (61% as of 2022) rely on the cloud to run business processes. And while the cloud...

How to Write an Engagement Letter in 7 Easy Steps

You know you should use engagement letters in your tax resolution cases, but you need to figure out what your engagement letter should look like. Or you've finally decided to...

An Accountant's Guide to Cryptocurrency

In the ever-evolving world of finance, cryptocurrency has emerged as a revolutionary digital asset class. Powered by blockchain technology, a decentralized and transparent ledger...

7 Career Development Tips for Aspiring Accountants

Embarking on a career in accounting can be a rewarding path filled with abundant growth opportunities. Here are four essential tips to help aspiring accountants effectively...

2024 Accounting Practice Management Buyer's Guide

Navigating the world of accounting practice management software can be a daunting task. Prospective buyers run into questions like, "How much should practice management software...

Finding Clients that Grow Your Firm

The Impact of Canopy

Having statistics to back up the success of a company's product or service is crucial in today's data-driven business environment. It aids in validating the company's claims and...

The Impact of Remote Work on Accounting Firms

The emergence of the remote work phenomena, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, has reshaped and revolutionized various industries, including accounting. This profound shift has...

Essential Skills for Modern Accountants

It's easy to feel overwhelmed with all the skills you need to keep sharp as an accountant. Between keeping up with changing regulations, staying on top of deadlines, and managing...

Form 990: A Guide for Accountants Working with Non-Profit...

As accountants, working with non-profit organizations requires a deep understanding of specific financial reporting requirements. One of the critical documents that demands...

Canopy: A Leader in Accounting Practice Management

Canopy is proud to announce that it continues to be a leader in practice management software. We understand that, like the accounting industry, we must strive to evolve and...