This week, Roger and Annie deviate from their normal tax update chats to have a deep discussion about the current state of the accounting profession and how you can use this post tax season downtime to improve your firm. SponsorsPadgett -  Contact Padgett or Email Jeff Phillips Get NASBA Approved CPE or IRS Approved CELaunch the course on EarmarkCPE to get free CPE/CE for listening to this episode.Links mentioned in this episodeChapters (00:00) - Post Tax Season Firm Improvements (03:01) - What's your general impressions about the tax season? (05:06) - What are we seeing in the industry in terms of headwinds? (12:08) - Why is hiring becoming so difficult in accounting? (30:26) - Great practices to do post tax season? (45:48) - Does the accounting industry need to make changes to the process of becoming a CPA? Follow the Federal Tax Updates Podcast on Social Mediatwitter.com/FedTaxPodfacebook.com/FedTaxPodlinkedin.com/showcase/fedtaxpodConnect with the Hosts on LinkedInRoger HarrisAnnie SchwabReviewLeave a review on Apple Podcasts or PodchaserSubscribeSubscribe to the Federal Tax Updates podcast in your favorite podcast app!This podcast is a production of the Earmark Media The full transcript for this episode is available by clicking on the Transcript tab at the top of this page All content from this podcast by SmallBizPros, Inc. DBA PADGETT BUSINESS SERVICES is intended for informational purposes only.