Lewis Bird

I am a Sales Director and U.S. Lead at SKS. My background is a former PGA Professional Golfer at Royal Mid-Surrey Golf Club. My experience is in helping accountancy firms in the US grow their practice, improve profitability and save on costs. I developed the US outsourcing for accountants offering alongside our CEO, Sanjay Swarup, in 2023 following the success of the proposition in the UK accounting market. My expertise is navigating complex scenarios and providing tailored solutions to my clients. Outside of work, I am a keen golfer. I turned professional some years ago playing off a handicap of +3 – I honed my skills and developed a deep understanding of the sport while working in it. I also maintain a strong commitment to personal fitness, dedicating time to the gym and love paddle tennis. I am also getting married next year, to my fiancé, Brooke and enjoy all the quality moments with friends and family!

https://www.sksbusinessservices.com/

Recent Posts

You’ve Won the Client, What Next? Your Guide to Onboarding New Business

Practice Management, Client Experience

Onboarding an accountancy client is not just a matter of admin. Done well, it will set you up for a long-lasting and...

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Understanding The DOL's Independent Contractor Final Rule—Outsourcing (Part III)

In the final article of this three-part series, we explain why using an outsourcing partner can help accountancy firms...

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Understanding the DOL’s Independent Contractor Final Rule—Determining Your Accountancy Worker’s Employment Status (Part II)

We introduced the economic reality test in article one of our three-part guide to the Department of Labor’s final rule...

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Understanding the DOL’s Independent Contractor Final Rule—A Three-Part Guide for Accountancy Firms (Part I)

Operational Advisory, Management Advisory

If your accountancy firm uses outside experts, you risk falling foul of a new Department of Labor (DOL) final rule that...

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How to Negotiate Pricing With New and Existing Clients

Practice Growth

As an industry that deals in hard facts, why do accountants struggle to calculate and communicate their own value?

This...

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The Other Solution to the US Accountancy Talent Shortage

Practice Growth

Recently, The Woodard Report shared an excellent report on how to survive the accountancy talent crisis. It suggested...

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The Woodard Report provides educational articles, news pieces and relevant information to advance the understanding and knowledge surrounding the accounting profession and technologies connected to that profession.