Oct. 1, 2025

366 Scheduled Tax Prep: Why 90-Hour Weeks Are a Choice

366 Scheduled Tax Prep: Why 90-Hour Weeks Are a Choice

Last week, I hosted a webinar on creating the 2026 tax season you actually want. 


More than 100 CPAs tuned in live or on replay. 


In this podcast episode, I share the exact system: deciding your hours, doing the math, raising prices, scheduling clients, and communicating clearly. 


ICYMI, you can catch the full replay here: geraldinecarter.com/free.



Link to full shownotes: 

https://www.businessstrategyforcpas.com/366



If you feel trapped by your own accounting firm, I can help you stop the chaos and end the long hours without losing revenue or hiring. Join 3000+ other CPAs who get my single-tip daily emails.

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