{"id":19428,"date":"2024-02-28T08:42:28","date_gmt":"2024-02-28T08:42:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/finsmartaccounting.com\/usa\/?p=19428"},"modified":"2024-02-28T08:42:28","modified_gmt":"2024-02-28T08:42:28","slug":"accounting-busy-season-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/finsmartaccounting.com\/usa\/accounting-busy-season-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Busy Season Saturday: Measuring the Pros and Cons of the Model"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A few months during the financial year, the accounting world suffers from hysteria. Well, \u201csuffers\u201d might be a too strong word, but the chaos and the inhibitions that overpower the professionals could be referred to that way. The firms are swamped with requests as the physical or digital files keep piling and deadlines loom large. This period is often referred to as the busy season.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The busy season can be challenging for everyone involved in the profession. Due to the increased volume of workload, most accountants end up working longer hours and even on weekends. This leaves even the most seasoned professionals jaded. \u201cBusy season Saturdays\u201d is a common methodology where accountants work through the Saturdays. In some firms or individual practices, it is alternate Saturdays, for others, it\u2019s all of them. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As the tax season in the US continues, the internet has been taken by storm on a crucial debate &#8211; does busy season Saturday hurt productivity? The question also arises if it is, at all, needed or if it\u2019s just a traditional practice that the accounting fraternity continues to follow.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In this article, Finsmart Accounting &#8211; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">globally trusted for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/finsmartaccounting.com\/usa\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">outsourced accounting services<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">will aim to focus on the key aspects of busy season Saturdays and measure the pros and cons.<\/span><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><b>What do the numbers say?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A recent <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accountingtoday.com\/list\/accounting-in-2024-the-year-ahead-in-numbers\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">survey <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">by Accounting Today found that 34% of accounting firms will need their staff to work on Saturdays, during this busy season. Another <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/slack.com\/intl\/en-in\/blog\/news\/the-surprising-connection-between-after-hours-work-and-decreased-productivity\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">survey<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> by Slack found that about <\/span><b>37% <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">of employees are working outside of their standard hours weekly and about<\/span><b> 54% <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">of these accountants say they do so because they feel pressured to and not because they choose to. Alarming, isn\u2019t it? <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The same study also found that the employees who feel compelled to work at odd hours (late night or early morning) showcase <\/span><b>20% <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">lesser productivity than those who log off during standard hours. This set of employees also report<\/span><b> 2.1 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">times greater work-related stress, <\/span><b>1.7<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> times lower satisfaction towards their working environment, and <\/span><b>2 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">times more burnout.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Now the question arises, busy season Saturday at what cost?<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Pros of Busy season Saturdays:<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The practice of busy season Saturdays has continued for decades in the accounting field. While most modern-day firms and individuals disagree with the fact that it has any positive outcome, the supporters of this school of thought have a few points to support why working on Saturdays helps the busy season:\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>&#8211; More flexibility for clients: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The argument goes that during the maddening tax season, many clients prefer Saturdays for meeting with the accountants. As they work on their busy weekly schedules, it gives them the flexibility to meet the client\u2019s needs. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><b><i>Recommended: Learn about the <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/finsmartaccounting.com\/cost-outsourcing-accounting-services-india\/\"><b><i>cost of outsourcing accounting services in India<\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i>!<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>&#8211; Extended availability:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Working on Saturdays extends the availability of accounting services and accommodates clients&#8217; needs better. It is also argued that this extended availability enhances the firm\u2019s reputation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>&#8211; Reduced weekday workload: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">An additional day to work in the week also means that the accountants\/tax preparers have more time to catch up on their weekly work and meet the deadlines better.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>&#8211; Increased revenue for the firm:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Extended hours are often believed to be equivalent to better productivity. Working on Saturdays can potentially help increase revenue for accounting firms by adding more billable hours and serving more clients. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>&#8211; Better client service: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Offering Saturdays as an additional day of work, especially during the busy season, showcases the firm\u2019s commitment to being responsive to the client\u2019s requirements, enhancing overall satisfaction and retention.\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Now that you have some idea of Busy Season Saturdays pros, let\u2019s learn about the drawbacks of Busy Season Saturdays even though they mean more profits.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Cons of busy season Saturdays:<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The busy season is not just about meeting deadlines, it is also about remaining productive, maintaining accuracy, and most importantly, keeping the sanity intact to ensure there is value in the work delivered. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Despite the arguments in favor of busy season Saturdays, there are several reasons why it could be causing immense harm to the accountants. Let us check them out:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>&#8211; Reduces motivation to work:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blakeoliver.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Blake Oliver<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> in his recent <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accountingtoday.com\/opinion\/the-negative-impact-of-busy-season-saturdays#:~:text=However%2C%20a%20recent%20study%20reveals,The%20costs%20go%20even%20further.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">article<\/span> <\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">on Accounting Today, points out that when the employees need to be in the office on Saturday whether or not they have finished their tasks, they tend to complete their jobs on Saturday. However, these tasks could have been easily completed within the work week. This could be detrimental to the mindset of the high performers who know well that they do not need to be in the office.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>&#8211; Increased burnout: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Busy seasons need the employees&#8217; optimum focus and concentration. Working on Saturdays, during the already hectic times, can lead to a higher risk of burnout, exhaustion, with a reduced sense of accomplishment. The long hours, high workload, and pressure to meet deadlines almost make employees feel like they have no time left for the personal aspect of life. All of this results in decreased productivity and job satisfaction, and high turnover rates, sometimes leading to their decision to quit. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>&#8211; Impact on personal relationships: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This might be a less-talked-about aspect, but extended work hours on Saturdays can strain relationships outside work. The employees, anyway, get less time to spend with families and friends during this season. Working Saturdays just make it worse. The unpredictability and long hours may lead to failed commitments to social activities and family events, leading to further stress. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>&#8211; Client fatigue:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Unlike the popular belief that working Saturdays helps meet client targets better, it is important to understand that after working a long week, the clients are fatigued too. On an average day, Saturday is the time when people relax and recharge. If clients need to meet the accountants on a Saturday, it also leads to client fatigue. This is when the chances of errors in the numbers increase. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>&#8211; Difficulty in recruitment and retention:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Accounting firms need to realize that the times have changed and so has the workforce\u2019s mentality. The modern-day workforce is highly focused on maintaining a balance between the personal and professional, no matter how much they love their jobs. Having mandatory Saturdays during the busy season creates challenges in attracting top talent, negatively impacting the firm\u2019s image as demanding and inflexible. Even if the firms end up getting great candidates, they will witness a high attrition rate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Read on to discover tips for keeping employees motivated during the busy season!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Tips to keep employee morale high during the busy season:<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>&#8211; Prioritize tasks effectively: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Being swamped with work during the busy season is understandable. However, it is important to chalk out a plan on what needs to be addressed first. This responsibility lies with both the accountants\/tax preparers as well as the firm leaders. Claiming everything as \u201curgent\u201d and \u201con priority\u201d needs to be stopped. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>&#8211; Be realistic about the amount of work your firm can take: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There\u2019s nothing wrong with chasing higher billable hours, but that should not tax the workforce. As a firm leader, it is important to know your employees\u2019 strengths and weaknesses. It can be tempting to say yes to anyone who wants your services, but it is important to step back and say no. Remember, there are only so many hours, and making your team overwork doesn\u2019t help achieve your goals.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><b><i>Recommended reading: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/finsmartaccounting.com\/usa\/cfo-accounts-payable-process-challenges\/\"><b><i>Accounts payable guide<\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i> for CFOs<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>&#8211; Collaborate and delegate:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The season can be hectic for everyone in the fraternity and it can help sail through only when we seek the help we need. It is important to work as a team. The accounting firm leaders must foster a collaborative environment, where communication is prioritized. Delegate tasks wherever possible and leverage the strengths of each team member.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>&#8211; Follow a proper strategy: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You know your firm, employees, and clients best. Build a strategy that works for everyone without creating additional pressure. For example, many firms put most of their clients&#8217; tax returns on extension. Use workflow software that ensures deadlines aren\u2019t missed. Reduce the need for manual tasks and switch to automation. Most importantly, plan for the busy season in advance. See if you need additional help. In that case, you can hire seasonal employees or even outsource your taxation to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/finsmartaccounting.com\/usa\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">outsourced accounting firms<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> like Finsmart Accounting<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">where they have a team of experts equipped to handle jobs like this.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Busy Season Saturdays: Endnote<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Each accounting firm is different and so should be the way firms handle the immense pressure that busy seasons pose. Although there are many arguments in favor of busy season Saturdays, it is important to make a decision based on two things &#8211; does a working Saturday make a huge difference to your business? If yes, is the cost that it comes with worth it?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To make your tax season easier, outsource your taxation with Finsmart Accounting. For more details, write to us at<\/span> <a href=\"mailto:connect@finsmartaccounting.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">connect@finsmartaccounting.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Don\u2019t forget to check out our most popular services:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Outsourced <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/finsmartaccounting.com\/financial-controller-services\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">financial controller services<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/finsmartaccounting.com\/india-entry-services-consulting\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">India entry consulting services<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/finsmartaccounting.com\/usa\/outsourced-bookkeeping-services-usa\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Outsourced bookkeeping solutions<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/finsmartaccounting.com\/accounting-payroll-services-india\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Outsourced payroll services in India<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A few months during the financial year, the accounting world suffers from hysteria. 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