There’s an old joke about accountants: How do you know when an accountant is on vacation?

He doesn't wear a tie and comes in after 8am!

As a CPA, you probably chuckled. It’s funny because it’s a little true, right? You’re busy. You know there’s a time to work, and then there is a time to break. The work doesn’t stop just because the clock hits 40 hours. No matter how much you want to fast-forward through tax season, you know you have to just ride it out and push through those 50, 60, 70-hour workweeks during the busy seasons. (more…)