September is a critical month for CPAs. The personal tax return deadline has just passed, and the corporate deadline is only a month away. In the middle of deadlines and extensions, it’s easy to push marketing to the back burner. But this window—before year-end planning begins—is actually the perfect time to organize your CPA firm’s […]
When I first started my career in CPA firm marketing back in 2007, I joined the Association for Accounting Marketing (AAM). I was in-house at a CPA firm for nearly 11 years, and being part of AAM introduced me to a community of smart, creative marketers who understood the unique dynamics of accounting firms. Over
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As the former Marketing Director of a CPA firm for nearly 11 years, I’ve witnessed firsthand the transformative power of strategic marketing. When I began my journey, the firm had about 10 employees. We had nearly tripled by the time I left, boasting close to 30 dedicated professionals. This remarkable growth didn’t happen by chance. It resulted