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A professional podcaster in a casual white tee, engaging with his audience through a microphone in a cozy studio setting.

Why accountants need to have an ‘other’

Seth Fineberg shares why you need other interests outside of accounting, using real life examples of accounting professionals who find meaning in music.

5 min read

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A team of four professionals engaging in a lively discussion at a modern office, with one standing and explaining a point, and the others listening attentively around a table with pizza and water bottles, illustrating collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Stop over-relying on a few staff members at your accounting firm

Cassidy Jakovickas from MBS Accountancy shares the dangers of playing favorites at your accounting firm.

4 min read

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Four professionals engaged in a lively discussion around a meeting table with laptops, pens, and notebooks, reflecting a collaborative conflict in a workplace setting.

How workplace conflict can help your firm

Cassidy Jakovickas from MBS Accountancy explains why some boats should be rocked. 

4 min read

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A business person is writing on an internal window like a whiteboard.

3 tasks to automate if you haven't already

Seth Fineberg, shares why these 3 components of your firm's day-to-day operations are perfect for automation.

4 min read

The power of competitive capacity management in accounting

Jason Blumer, CPA and his partner plan their calendars out a year in advance. Here's why.

5 min read

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A digital render of a brain with a purple background.

The M.E.L.T theory of capacity management in accounting

Jason Blumer, CPA from Thriveal, explains the human components of capacity using the M.E.L.T framework.

4 min read

Over-communicating at your accounting firm is a sign of good leadership. A group of people are huddled around at the office, with one person standing up and leading the conversation.
Over-communicating at your accounting firm is a sign of good leadership. A group of people are huddled around at the office, with one person standing up and leading the conversation.

More is more: The power of over-communicating at your accounting firm

Ed Chan explains why it’s important to over-communicate at your accounting firm.

2 min read

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A person is sitting at a desk, sitting in a wheelchair and typing intently on their laptop.

Why content matters and how to make it work for your firm

Seth Fineberg, content strategist for the accounting profession, explains why authentic, purpose-driven content will help your firm stand out from the rest.

4 min read

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A person is writing on a whiteboard that is covered in writing and 4 orange sticky notes.

The 2 pillars you need when structuring your accounting firm for serious growth

Ed Chan from Chan & Naylor and Wize Mentoring explains why serious firm growth relies on a growth blueprint and organizational chart, and hiring the right people.

3 min read

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An image of a person using their tablet on a table that has a stack of papers with financial data and graphs.

What to build your tech stack around

Seth Fineberg reflects on his anecdotal research and insights about the core of an accounting firm's tech stack.

4 min read

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3 people sitting around a cafe table with their laptops, working and laughing.

Quiet quitting? The gig economy? How emerging trends will define the future of work.

Karbon CEO and Co-Founder, Stuart McLeod, reflects on how today's work trends will influence the way we work for years to come.

7 min read

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5 young professionals looking at a laptop screen and smiling. There is a pegboard behind them with green stickie notes.

Find your fit: how the Great Resignation brought clarity to Karbon

As the workforce grapples with their values and priorities, it’s the perfect opportunity for companies to do the same—exploring values, philosophy, and culture. Read about Karbon's journey, from CEO & Co-Founder, Stuart McLeod.

6 min read