Here at Protexure Accountants, we specialize in Professional Liability Insurance Policies for Small CPA Firms. We consider ourselves advocates for the Small Firm & Solo Practitioner, and we are here to help you make your firm the best it can be. One of the most important aspects of running your firm is connecting with your […]

At Protexure, we pride ourselves in being a small firm advocate. Our dedicated staff is here to lend an ear whenever our clients have a concern about their business. After hearing what our clients are most concerned with in the accounting industry in the year 2013, we decided to compile them for your benefit! Here’s […]

Supervisors and Employees Supervisors and Employees should not interact on social networking sites in order to avoid conflicts of interests. Though it may seem harmless, there are potential problems associated with a supervisor “friending” or “following” a lower-level employee such as: perceived favoritism, invasion of privacy, and inappropriate communication (whether intentional or unintentional). Social networking […]

Cloud technology has exploded into the “next big thing” for businesses and households alike. But what is Cloud Computing exactly? Cloud Computing, at its core, allows you to access information from anywhere, on any authorized device without a physical server. However, with recent software innovations, Cloud Computing capabilities have expanded exponentially in the past two years. […]

Even at a small CPA firm, marketing is vital. It is what attracts new customers and also what retains existing ones. You have plenty of information to send to your clients, and Protexure Accountants is here to help you expand your reach by offering you some tips for using Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn within your […]

We are now two weeks and two days into our “new year’s resolutions”.  Maybe you came up with a basic resolution like losing weight or eating better food and it might even be working for you.  You can also do the same for your business this year and transform your business by taking some small […]

This is our final tip.  We have received excellent feedback on our tips and we trust that you have found them useful.  Our final tip is on responsibility. Tip #16 – Take Responsibility.   If you are making a post personally make a disclaimer.  “The postings on this site are my own and don’t necessarily […]

This week’s focus is on how you can violate the firm policies outside of the office. Tip #15 – Violating Firm Policy Can Happen Outside the Firm.   Discipline is often the result of firm policy breach.  Firm policies and professional responsibilities are detailed in the firm handbook and professional licensing regulations as well as the […]

This week we explore how your image is interlaced with your firm affiliation. Tip #14 – Your Posts Reflect the Firm.  Firm Affiliation is often impossible to avoid.  Realistically, it is easy to look up a CPA’s name in the public records and match that individual to the firm with which they are associated.  Technology […]

Remember to read the site’s policies. Tip #13 – Read the Site’s Policies.  Every site has policies, read them.  Sites frequently prohibit false names, disruptive behavior, and derogatory postings.  If you are going to use a site, read the terms of use or similar document and then abide by it. For more information on Protexure […]