The remote advantage: Scaling smarter

Goodbye, cubicles! Hello, slippers!

Let’s face it: The traditional office model for accounting and tax professionals has been about as current as a paper ledger. The pandemic proved that working remotely was a proven, viable solution, so what’ s changed? Thanks to improved technologies and with a nod to AI, the software and tools that truly enable remote worklife has definitely changed.

It’s time to trade the soul-crushing commute for a comfortable, distraction-free home office—or that coffee shop with the great Wi-Fi. The profession is finally catching up with the 21st Century. We’re here to tell you that working remotely is not just a perk; it’s a powerful strategy for success, sanity, and firm growth.

Forget the skeptical whispers about lost productivity. The data is in, and it’s crystal clear: Remote work is a win-win for professionals and their firms. This white paper is your fun, no-nonsense guide to making the remote dream a profitable reality. Get ready to ditch that pretty, handsome suit. Keep your productivity sky-high and open your firm to a universe of new talent.

Here’s why the future of tax and accounting is flexible:

• The way we work has changed: In a survey of accounting professionals, 67% of accounting firms now offer some form of remote or hybrid work arrangement, reflecting how flexible work has become a mainstream expectation.
• Productivity power-up: Remote workers are an estimated 35-40% more productive than their in-office counterparts, according to a recent analysis, which also found work conducted remotely includes 40% fewer mistakes.
• Flexibility is a key retention driver: Surveys from the AICPA highlight that firms increasingly view hybrid/remote work as a differentiator for attracting and retaining talent, especially among younger professionals. Talent and productivity gains are among the top reasons firms support remote work, alongside cost savings on office space and overhead.
• Massive cost savings: For employers, allowing just a half-time remote schedule can save an average of more than $11,000 per employee, per year, primarily through lower real estate, utility, and turnover costs.

Ready to plug into a future that’s all upside? Let’s dive into how to build a bulletproof remote practice! Spend some time meeting our three remote warriors: Katie Helle, CPA; Chase Vowell; and Megan Leesley, CPA, all of whom use Intuit® ProConnect™ Tax to power their practice.

Download the white paper:

“The remote advantage: How tax firms are scaling smarter.”