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How to Share Microsoft Forms with External Users
· 16 min read

How to Share Microsoft Forms with External Users

Microsoft Forms is a versatile tool for creating surveys, quizzes, and polls. Users may often need to share these forms with external users outside their organization. Sharing a Microsoft Form with external users involves enabling specific settings to allow access and submissions from people who are not part of your company.

How to Use Google Forms for Data Collection
· 11 min read

How to Use Google Forms for Data Collection

Google Forms offers an efficient way to gather data seamlessly and with minimal effort. With just a few clicks, anyone can create versatile and customizable surveys that fit various needs, from customer feedback to event registrations.

Free Accounting Client Intake Form Template (40+ Questions)
· 25 min read

Free Accounting Client Intake Form Template (40+ Questions)

A practical accounting client intake form template with 40+ questions organized by engagement type. Covers tax prep, bookkeeping, audit, and advisory clients, with guidance on digitizing the process.

· 16 min read

White Glove Onboarding: How to Deliver a Premium Client Experience

White glove onboarding is a premium service approach that caters to the specific needs of new clients or users by providing personalized, hands-on assistance throughout the initiation process. This approach contrasts starkly with standard customer onboarding practices, which might include automated procedures and general guidance.

How to Use Microsoft Forms for Data Collection
· 12 min read

How to Use Microsoft Forms for Data Collection

Microsoft Forms is a versatile tool designed to simplify the process of collecting data. It allows users to create custom surveys, quizzes, and polls effortlessly. With its intuitive design and seamless integration with other Microsoft Office products, it serves as an invaluable asset for anyone looking to gather information efficiently.

How to Make Microsoft Forms Anonymous (No Login Required)
· 16 min read

How to Make Microsoft Forms Anonymous (No Login Required)

How to make Microsoft Forms anonymous so respondents never have to log in: the right sharing setting, Record name, and what to do when a file upload question forces sign-in.

Client Onboarding Questionnaire Template (40+ Questions)
· 16 min read

Client Onboarding Questionnaire Template (40+ Questions)

Engaging new clients effectively is crucial for the establishment of a profitable and lasting business relationship. The client onboarding questionnaire serves as the foundational tool in this process. Through meticulous and targeted questions, service providers can gather essential information about their new clients’ needs, goals, preferences, and business operations. Such thorough understanding allows for the …

· 14 min read

Vendor Onboarding Form Template & Checklist

A 10-section vendor onboarding form template, a five-step checklist, and the documents to collect from each supplier: W-9, insurance certificates, bank details and licenses.

Ensuring Data Security in Accounting: A Guide to Secure Customer Information Collection
· 10 min read

Ensuring Data Security in Accounting: A Guide to Secure Customer Information Collection

The digital age has revolutionized the way financial data is gathered, processed, and stored, while this transformation has brought unprecedented convenience and efficiency, it has also opened the door to new vulnerabilities, in an era where data breaches and cyberattacks are a constant threat, securely collecting information has become not just a best practice but …

Mastering Year-End Accounting:  A Step-By-Step Checklist and Automation Tools
· 9 min read

Mastering Year-End Accounting: A Step-By-Step Checklist and Automation Tools

Year-end accounting is a critical and often daunting task for businesses of all sizes. As the calendar year draws to a close, companies must navigate a complex web of financial transactions, regulatory requirements, and data reconciliation to ensure accurate reporting and compliance. This process traditionally involves an exhaustive checklist, meticulous data gathering, and long hours …

Accounting Busy Season: Survival Guide for Tax & Audit Season
· 12 min read

Accounting Busy Season: Survival Guide for Tax & Audit Season

It’s that moment of the year again. As the calendar turns and financial reporting deadlines loom, accountants and auditors brace themselves for what is often referred to as the “busy season.”  The confluence of increased workload, stringent timelines, and heightened client expectations can create a perfect storm of stress and exhaustion. Yet, it is during …

How to Make a Google Form Public (Without Sign-In)
· 8 min read

How to Make a Google Form Public (Without Sign-In)

When it comes to gathering feedback efficiently from a large group of individuals, creating an online survey using free tools like Google Forms is a popular and dependable approach. However, to avoid any inconvenience, it’s essential to learn how to share your forms, more specifically, understanding how to make a Google form that doesn’t require …

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