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By Vincent Howard, CPA | Managing Partner, Howard, Howard and Hodges | Skillability for Accounting Firms Last updated: 2026  |  13-minute read TL;DR — The Short Answer Developing advisory skills in accountants means building four distinct, learnable competencies on top of technical mastery: (1) financial interpretation — reading statements for story, not just accuracy; (2)