how to bring core values into your accounting firm

plus eight tips for hiring and growing a team.

by jackie meyer

we’ve touched on core values quite a bit, and for good reason: they are the north star for your firm’s culture and decision-making. especially as you hire, incorporating core values into your team practices ensures you don’t lose the essence of what makes your firm special. let’s delve a little deeper into identifying and integrating those values with your team.

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if you haven’t formally defined five to seven core values for your practice yet, now’s the time. this isn’t just corporate fluff – done right, it’s a strategic compass. some tips to pin them down:

• reflect on your beliefs: think about the principles most important to you in how you conduct business and life. is it integrity? family? innovation? helping others? these are usually one-word or short-phrase concepts that resonate deeply.