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Everyone\u2019s talking about advisory<\/a>\u2014it continues to be a hot topic in the tax and accounting profession, but how do you know as a business owner when it\u2019s time for your business or firm to make the move to advisory? And why do firms make the decision to change?<\/p>\n

Especially if things are going well, a lot of business owners can be opposed or hesitant to any big changes that could disrupt what their business is accomplishing. While there\u2019s no \u201cright\u201d time to make the change to advisory, there\u2019s no time like the present. Deciding to begin offering advisory services will help your firm keep up and evolve with the profession, and tax and accounting firms should make a plan to adapt soon.<\/p>\n

So what ultimately makes firms and tax professionals make the switch to advisory? It almost always comes down to one thing: Lifestyle. Owners no longer want to go through the motions, feel under appreciated, and strapped to their desk. When you get down to it, it’s the business owner wanting another lifestyle\u2014something better for their firms and employees\u2014and adding advisory services can help.<\/p>\n

What often happens is some of the more traditional firms will take a course or network with others in the profession, and have an epiphany moment where they realize the difference advisory services can make to their overall work-life balance. They realize their practice is maxed out on the volume of tax returns and compliance work, and come to the conclusion that making changes to their overall business will help them and their staff. They finally understand they no longer need to be a firefighter, putting out fires but never feeling appreciated, and can, instead, move toward a more strategic and relationship-driven business.<\/p>\n

Advisory isn\u2019t only a benefit for the clients; it\u2019s a benefit for the business owner and their employees. It takes the pressure off a lot of the compliance work that keeps you in the office, tied to your computer until the late hours of the night. Advisory allows you to be creative, make a difference in your clients’ lives and doing the tax\/accounting planning you have always wanted to do. All of the financial acumen and the years of tax knowledge is lost in compliance work. With advisory, tax pros can build strategies to help clients reach their goals.<\/p>\n

Often, tax and accounting firms perceive the shift to advisory to be such a big project, and one that would disrupt their already successful business. However, in the long run, this service will make such a big difference to how you work, recruit, and find balance in your life and your business. It will take time, and it\u2019s not a short or easy journey, but it\u2019s worth it.<\/p>\n

Once firms finally change, they see something they\u2019re excited about. They see a practice they love, are energized about, and want to deliver to clients and employees to create a better place for people to work.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s not easy. Trying to change the behavior of your firm is difficult, and things don\u2019t change overnight. But it\u2019s important to begin this journey. Start aligning with clients on their goals, and see the immense benefits you, your firm, and your employees will start to receive.<\/p>\n

Editor’s note:<\/strong> This article was previously published in the CPA Practice Advisor<\/em><\/a>.\u00a0Check out the\u00a0whitepaper, “The Path to Advisory,” that can be downloaded and used extensively in your firm. The PDF includes checklists, charts, and many other activities that could not be included in this article. Download it today<\/a>. There is also an Executive Summary<\/a> available for download.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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