It is critical that we learn from this experience. achieves herd immunity and we can return to our workplaces with closer to normal routines, I am confident it will happen this year. Having the capacity to shake off fatigue and frustrations to continue progressing on critical projects, like CPA Evolution, is indicative of the perseverance of our association.Īlthough I am not sure when we will turn the corner, as the U.S. I have been amazed how both NASBA volunteers and staff remained focused on not only maintaining our core business functions but also on keeping up the momentum of projects that prepare us for the future. We certainly still have significant challenges to manage through and ultimately overcome this year.
If 2020 was a “dumpster fire,” then 2021 is starting off inauspiciously with the coronavirus still ravaging the world, delays in implementation of mass vaccine distribution, and an attack on our U.S. How different our responses would be if we were to be asked about those same things today. If asked, I, and others, would have deemed it impossible to have an effective remote workforce, and most of us would have challenged whether meaningful and impactful meetings could be held virtually. My guess is that in early 2020 most folks had never heard of Zoom or worked remotely from home. The profession speedily pivoted to deliver high quality services to their clients and developed strategies and methods for practicing in the current environment. NASBA and State Boards quickly took steps to provide services and public protection while exercising caution. We ended 2020 with no NASBA volunteers or staff having been infected with the coronavirus as a result of NASBA-related activity, and I am not aware of any serious hospitalizations or deaths of any member of the NASBA family. The challenges of meeting with clients virtually, exchanging documents curbside, and applying other safety measures necessitated by COVID-19 will impact most CPAs, including State Board members.Īs a “glass-half-full” type of guy, it is hard for me to use the dumpster fire description because I look back at the past year’s tremendous blessings.
As CPAs and firms enter the yearly busy season, dealing with added financial problems of individuals and businesses, managing stimulus program payments and advising clients on the maze of requirements for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans will add new stressors on a profession already burdened with conducting business through non-traditional methods. My heart goes out to the families who have lost loved ones, businesses that have closed for good and individuals who have struggled financially. Blank Inside.I am sure that most of you have heard the year 2020 described as a “dumpster fire.” I get it. Never cross an ocean for someone that won't jump over a puddle for you.Ī2 Card measures 4 inches x 5.5 inches and is professionally printed on heavy bright white matte card stock. Just letting someone know that you're there for them can do so much. Put a smile on someone's face and give them a lift with this card. That's really when you find out who your true friends are. Sometimes when our lives are a dumpster fire, it's nice to know that our real friends and family are there to help and support us through the hard times. It's those moments that are so bad that we wouldn't want to wish on anyone, where life as we know it has turned over and given you a turd that was crapped on by another turd. Sometimes life gives us lemons and we make lemonade, but then there are times that the I Know Things Are Sort Of A Dumpster Fire Right Now Greeting Card is necessary. Life a dumpster fire? Roast marshmallows!
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