{"id":21302,"date":"2024-11-27T13:58:12","date_gmt":"2024-11-27T06:58:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/?p=21302"},"modified":"2025-05-19T12:32:22","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T05:32:22","slug":"smooth-transition-to-a-new-accounting-firm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/smooth-transition-to-a-new-accounting-firm\/","title":{"rendered":"Preparing for a Smooth Transition to a New Accounting Firm"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-21302\"  class=\"panel-layout\" >\n<div id=\"pg-21302-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" >\n<div id=\"pgc-21302-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\"  data-weight=\"1\" >\n<div id=\"panel-21302-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child\" data-index=\"0\" data-style=\"{&quot;background_image_attachment&quot;:false,&quot;background_display&quot;:&quot;tile&quot;}\" >\n<div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><\/p>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21303 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/01_Blog-Cover-1200x630-px-8.jpg\" alt=\"Preparing for a Smooth Transition to a New Accounting Firm\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/01_Blog-Cover-1200x630-px-8.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/01_Blog-Cover-1200x630-px-8-1196x628.jpg 1196w, https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/01_Blog-Cover-1200x630-px-8-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/01_Blog-Cover-1200x630-px-8-768x403.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1200\/630;\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"panel-21302-0-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"1\" data-style=\"{&quot;background&quot;:&quot;#f7f7f7&quot;,&quot;background_image_attachment&quot;:false,&quot;background_display&quot;:&quot;tile&quot;}\" >\n<div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-21302-0-0-1\" >\n<div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><\/p>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breakups are tough, but planning ahead can make it easier. Here\u2019s how to prepare for the transition and ensure a fresh start with an accounting firm that truly aligns with your business needs.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"panel-21302-0-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"2\" data-style=\"{&quot;background_image_attachment&quot;:false,&quot;background_display&quot;:&quot;tile&quot;}\" >\n<div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><\/p>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing an accounting firm is like choosing a &#8220;partner.&#8221; If you get along well, work easily together, and communicate effectively, the relationship can last a long time. However, if you encounter an accounting firm that isn\u2019t a good fit, and you just can\u2019t click while working together, what should the business owner do? Let\u2019s explore this together.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_72 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">\u0e40\u0e25\u0e37\u0e2d\u0e01\u0e2d\u0e48\u0e32\u0e19\u0e44\u0e14\u0e49\u0e40\u0e25\u0e22!<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #2898cb;color:#2898cb\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #2898cb;color:#2898cb\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/smooth-transition-to-a-new-accounting-firm\/#Why_do_business_owners_want_to_change_their_accounting_firm\" title=\"Why do business owners want to change their accounting firm?\">Why do business owners want to change their accounting firm?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/smooth-transition-to-a-new-accounting-firm\/#1_The_previous_firm_is_too_small_as_the_business_grows\" title=\"1. The previous firm is too small as the business grows.\">1. The previous firm is too small as the business grows.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/smooth-transition-to-a-new-accounting-firm\/#2_Difficulty_in_working_together\" title=\"2. Difficulty in working together.\">2. Difficulty in working together.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/smooth-transition-to-a-new-accounting-firm\/#3_Looking_for_a_more_affordable_accounting_firm\" title=\"3. Looking for a more affordable accounting firm.\">3. Looking for a more affordable accounting firm.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/smooth-transition-to-a-new-accounting-firm\/#4_Lack_of_support_and_advice\" title=\"4. Lack of support and advice.\">4. Lack of support and advice.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/smooth-transition-to-a-new-accounting-firm\/#Documents_to_Request_from_the_Previous_Accounting_Firm\" title=\"Documents to Request from the Previous Accounting Firm\">Documents to Request from the Previous Accounting Firm<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/smooth-transition-to-a-new-accounting-firm\/#Choosing_the_Right_Accounting_Firm_for_Your_Business\" title=\"Choosing the Right Accounting Firm for Your Business\">Choosing the Right Accounting Firm for Your Business<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/smooth-transition-to-a-new-accounting-firm\/#How_Can_Online_Accounting_Firms_Improve_Your_Work\" title=\"How Can Online Accounting Firms Improve Your Work?\">How Can Online Accounting Firms Improve Your Work?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/smooth-transition-to-a-new-accounting-firm\/#About_Author\" title=\"About Author\">About Author<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_business_owners_want_to_change_their_accounting_firm\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why do business owners want to change their accounting firm?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21306 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/02_Why-do-business-owners-want-to-change-their-accounting-firm.jpg\" alt=\"02_Why do business owners want to change their accounting firm\" width=\"1200\" height=\"747\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/02_Why-do-business-owners-want-to-change-their-accounting-firm.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/02_Why-do-business-owners-want-to-change-their-accounting-firm-1009x628.jpg 1009w, https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/02_Why-do-business-owners-want-to-change-their-accounting-firm-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/02_Why-do-business-owners-want-to-change-their-accounting-firm-768x478.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1200\/747;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_The_previous_firm_is_too_small_as_the_business_grows\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. The previous firm is too small as the business grows.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a company grows, so do its transactions. The previous accounting firm might not have enough resources or services to support the business expansion. Therefore, business owners may need to say goodbye and find a more capable firm.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Difficulty_in_working_together\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Difficulty in working together.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, businesses have their own systems for issuing documents or managing work processes. If the accounting firm cannot integrate or use systems that are compatible with the business, such as when a company works entirely online but the firm still works offline, this may lead the business owner to seek a firm that can collaborate more easily.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Looking_for_a_more_affordable_accounting_firm\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Looking for a more affordable accounting firm.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accounting fees are part of a business\u2019s expenses. If the business feels the monthly fees for the accounting firm are too high or the company isn\u2019t generating enough income to cover this cost, the business owner might decide to switch to a more cost-effective firm.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Lack_of_support_and_advice\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Lack of support and advice.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some business owners are willing to pay a premium for useful advice from their accounting firm. However, if the firm isn\u2019t providing guidance or is often unavailable for consultation, the owner is likely to look for a firm that is ready to provide more support.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are just some of the reasons many business owners decide to change accounting firms. Regardless of the reason for the change, what should we know in the process? Let\u2019s take a look.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_to_Request_from_the_Previous_Accounting_Firm\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Documents to Request from the Previous Accounting Firm<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When deciding to part ways with your previous accounting firm, it\u2019s crucial to request all necessary documents related to the business. These are the essential documents to obtain:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21307 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/03_Documents-to-Request-from-the-Previous-Accounting-Firm.jpg\" alt=\"03_Documents to Request from the Previous Accounting Firm\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1919\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/03_Documents-to-Request-from-the-Previous-Accounting-Firm.jpg 800w, https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/03_Documents-to-Request-from-the-Previous-Accounting-Firm-393x628.jpg 393w, https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/03_Documents-to-Request-from-the-Previous-Accounting-Firm-188x300.jpg 188w, https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/03_Documents-to-Request-from-the-Previous-Accounting-Firm-768x1228.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1200\/1919;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The longer you\u2019ve worked with your previous accounting firm, the more data you\u2019ll need to retrieve. You&#8217;ll need to ask for everything from the day you first started working with them to the day you mutually agree to part ways (especially if the firm has never returned the data). So, be prepared that the process of requesting documents back could take the longest time if the firm is not ready to cooperate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to receiving all accounting, tax, and original documents, another crucial step is to change all passwords to systems previously shared with the accounting firm. These include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tax filing systems with the Revenue Department<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Financial statement filing systems with the Department of Business Development<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social security filing systems<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Company accounting systems (if used collaboratively online)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is important to prevent the previous accounting firm from accessing your business data after the termination.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choosing_the_Right_Accounting_Firm_for_Your_Business\"><\/span>Choosing the Right Accounting Firm for Your Business<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve learned from past experiences that working with a certain type of firm doesn\u2019t work, here\u2019s some advice: if you have the chance to start fresh, don\u2019t begin with the wrong fit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you previously changed accounting firms because the old one was slow and never delivered information on time (even if the price was right), now\u2019s the time to look for a firm that works online or using the system that can integrate with your business systems. Set this as a must-have condition for the new firm to meet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you still focus solely on price without considering the workflow, the same issues will likely occur again with the new firm. The relationship will repeat the past mistakes, and the problems won\u2019t be solved.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Can_Online_Accounting_Firms_Improve_Your_Work\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Can Online Accounting Firms Improve Your Work?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By working with an <a href=\"https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/en\/accountingfirm\/businessowner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>online accounting firm<\/strong><\/a>, processes can become faster and more synchronized. The benefits of working online with an accounting firm include:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21309 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/04_The-benefits-of-working-online-with-an-accounting-firm.jpg\" alt=\"04_The benefits of working online with an accounting firm\" width=\"1200\" height=\"683\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/04_The-benefits-of-working-online-with-an-accounting-firm.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/04_The-benefits-of-working-online-with-an-accounting-firm-1103x628.jpg 1103w, https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/04_The-benefits-of-working-online-with-an-accounting-firm-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/04_The-benefits-of-working-online-with-an-accounting-firm-768x437.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1200\/683;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re interested in trying <a href=\"https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>FlowAccount<\/strong><\/a>, an online accounting system that integrates smoothly with accounting firms, you can find more details here.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember, \u201cevery breakup is painful,\u201d but if you don\u2019t want the pain to feel like an ICU visit, it\u2019s essential to prepare in advance. Be sure to request all your business documents before starting fresh with a new accounting firm that truly understands your business and is ready to collaborate effectively.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"panel-21302-0-0-3\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_simple_author_box_widget_lite simple_author_box_widget_lite panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" data-style=\"{&quot;background_image_attachment&quot;:false,&quot;background_display&quot;:&quot;tile&quot;}\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Author\"><\/span>About Author<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"saboxplugin-wrap\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" itemscope itemprop=\"author\"><div class=\"saboxplugin-tab\"><div class=\"saboxplugin-gravatar\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blogv2.flowaccount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/S__44433494.jpg\" width=\"100\"  height=\"100\" alt=\"Weeraporn Chayasunthorn\" itemprop=\"image\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 100px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 100\/100;\"><\/div><div class=\"saboxplugin-authorname\"><a href=\"https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/author\/weeraporn\/\" class=\"vcard author\" rel=\"author\"><span class=\"fn\">Weeraporn Chayasunthorn<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"saboxplugin-desc\"><div itemprop=\"description\"><p>Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Thailand with experience as an external auditor for listed companies who aspires to make accounting easy and accessible for everyone.<\/p>\n<p>Apply to be a writer for FlowAccount <a href=\"https:\/\/share.hsforms.com\/1MCpTStWmQ7Ge57iWO9OgkAchcs6\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Breakups are tough, but planning ahead can make it easier. 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