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Prices for Oklahoma City
CPA Services
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While it’s hard to argue
that there is a ‘best’ way
to go about pricing services, Kenny Keller
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CPAs should be open to the
idea of trying different pricing
structuresKenny Keller
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Types of Pricing
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Several of the most
popular methods for pricing
Oklahoma City CPA services
are as follows:Kenny KellerCTO
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Hourly Services -
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Hourly billing ensures
that the CPA is properly
compensated for
all of their workKenny KellerCTO
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This method of pricing can
make certain clients nervous,Kenny Keller
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as they may be worried
by any ambiguity around
the time it takes to complete
a particular serviceKenny KellerCTO
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Fixed Fee Pricing -
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Fixed fees have the benefit
of being more predictable
than hourly ratesKenny Keller
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On the downside, inaccurate
estimates can lead to revenue
lossKenny Keller
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Value Pricing -
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This involves billing the client
based on the level of value
provided by the services that
are renderedKenny KellerCTO
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Value pricing aligns the goals
of the client with the CPA, Kenny Keller
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provides the opportunity to
exceed client’s expectations,Kenny Keller
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and maximizes the price
leverage of the CPA firmKenny Keller
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Competitive Pricing -
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This is the process of setting
one’s prices based on the
pricing of competitorsKenny Keller
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If a firm competes on pricing,
it will need more clients in
order to cover expenses and
generate a profitKenny KellerCTO
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Taking on too many clients
can also leave CPAs
overworked and stressed outKenny Keller
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Setting Prices
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The price of a service
can also depend on the
experience level of the CPA,
the complexity of the service, Kenny KellerCTO
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and the type of services
chosen by the clientKenny Keller
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What kind of pricing structure
does your Oklahoma CPA firm
use?Kenny Keller
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Let us know your thoughts
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