I Hate Accounting! A Podcast by Botkeeper

Technology advancements over the past five years have changed the business landscape completely, and the evolution isn't slowing down anytime soon. This is especially true in the accounting space, where we’ve seen a large pop in the progression of technology over the last two to three years.

Learn more at https://www.botkeeper.com/blog/accounting-automation-expectations-vs.-reality

As the leader of an organization of 100+ amazing people coming from various backgrounds, religious views, and lifestyles, it’s always been important to me that we go above and beyond in being inclusive, supportive, and understanding.

Learn more at: https://www.botkeeper.com/blog/its-time-to-speak-up-a-note-from-our-ceo

The world in the time of Corona is upside-down! The first thing to acknowledge is that in the next six to ten months, new legislation, new social and professional norms, and new practices in every sector will become solidified to create a new normal. Where does this position CPAs?

Gretchen Pisano, who has been holding our hand through this process, encourages CPAs to lean into this shift. CPAs are trusted supporters of and advisors to our clients, setting them up for as much success as possible. No matter how crazy the world gets, these tenets will not change, but how we execute might.

Learn more at https://www.botkeeper.com/blog/when-the-rules-no-longer-apply-be-like-a-startup

As your accounting firm makes adjustments and settles into a new normal—at least for the next few weeks while COVID-19 remains a serious threat—it can be hard for firm leaders and managers to maintain status quo. You’re used to face-to-face meetings, casual chats around the water cooler or coffee pot, and impromptu Q&A when complex client issues arise.

Learn more at https://www.botkeeper.com/blog/7-tips-for-leading-a-remote-team-during-the-covid-19-crisis

With the current events taking place around COVID-19, business as we know it has changed. The way that accounting professionals conduct their day-to-day has evolved and will continue to evolve in the coming weeks.

Learn more at: https://www.botkeeper.com/blog/10-marketing-tactics-for-accountants-during-covid-19

If there are specific people that business owners trust, their accountant is very high up on the list. Accountants watch over their clients’ finances, make recommendations for cost-saving and growth opportunities, and they ultimately provide their clients with advisory services on how their businesses can and should grow in the future.

Learn more at https://www.botkeeper.com/blog/why-you-should-practice-accounting-advisory-with-emotion

As the Partners watched their business grow, they knew they had a bandwidth challenge. How could they offer exceptional service to their clients and have a successful tax season? With just the two of them, it was nearly impossible to complete all the necessary tax and advisory work and still do vital bookkeeping tasks, given how manual and time-consuming they were.

Zack Gould, co-founder of G&N Insurance, a home, auto, and commercial insurance provider, was spending 10+ hours a week completing the bookkeeping tasks for his growing company. Zack knew that he wanted to spend more of his time focusing on his relationships with mortgage lenders and referral partners and less of his time focusing on the books. He decided to hire Botkeeper.

Learn more at https://www.botkeeper.com/blog/gn-insurance-saves-50-hours-each-month-with-botkeeper

As a nonprofit organization, you’re required to record and report not only cash donations but in-kind contributions, too. Sound like a lot? That’s because it is!

In-kind gifts make up a majority of donations to nonprofits, and these charitable contributions no doubt keep a nonprofit functioning. That’s why they’re always welcome!

Learn more at https://www.botkeeper.com/blog/how-to-record-in-kind-donations-for-non-profits

In a world where the average company uses at least five clouds at once to store data and information, SaaS businesses are in high demand.

SaaS—software as a service—companies host an application and then make it available for customers over the internet. Clients remotely access their data and information using the SaaS company's server.

This makes for neat and tidy dealings for the hiring company since they can access their data through the application at any time. It also eliminates the need for manually stored data—saving time, money, and valuable office space.

Learn more at https://www.botkeeper.com/blog/when-things-dont-add-up-how-to-navigate-common-saas-accounting-challenges