Future Forward September 2026: The Hidden Cost of Disconnected Tax Workflows

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Speakers: Jonathan Young, VP of Growth and Monica Bravo, Product Marketing Manager

Sponsor: SmartVault

Most firms focus on efficiency, automation, and AI, but the real challenges inside a tax workflow are often simpler and more human: unclear expectations, too many handoffs, information scattered across tools, and clients or staff feeling unsure about what comes next.

Disconnected systems don’t just slow the process down. They unintentionally create client uncertainty, increase decision fatigue for staff, and introduce compliance worries that compound throughout the season.

In this session, we’ll break down where friction naturally appears in the tax prep workflow. You’ll learn practical, firm-tested principles to reduce confusion, improve predictability, and strengthen both client and staff confidence.

You’ll learn:

  • Why small workflow gaps translate into client uncertainty, and how to fix them 
  • How teams lose time to unnecessary decisions, rework, and unclear processes 
  • Where fragmented systems create hidden compliance exposure 
  • The five points in the tax cycle where bottlenecks appear year after year 
  • Strategies to create a calmer, more predictable tax season

Cost: Free

CPE Credits: 1

Subject Area: Information Technology

Course Level: Basic

Instructional Method: Group Internet Based

Prerequisites: None

Advanced Preparation: None

Who Should Attend: CPA, Bookkeeper, Accountant, Enrolled Agents, Tax Preparer

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