and four simple solutions.
by rick telberg
if this is february, then it’s the season for already forgetting our new year’s resolutions. i don’t know about you, but i’ve already broken a few of them.
but there are some new year’s resolutions that we cannot afford to ignore. for accountants, here are just four. that’s right: only four. that’s all we have space for here. but each is hitched to a pervasive dilemma within the profession.
what makes an accounting firm great? by august aquila aquila global advisors too many firms don’t give a lot of thought to the question.their main concern is surviving. but the sooner a firm can start focusing on what makes a great partnership, the better off it will be. think about this, if you don’t address this question, how will you know if you are admitting the right types of partners? what technical and personal skills would you want? what personal values (character) would you look for? here are seven characteristics that form the foundation of a great partnership. if you are missing any of them or if you merely need to improve in some areas, now is the time to start strengthening your firm’s foundation. read more →
get paid and avoid misunderstandings with your clients. by steve erickson in some firms, engagement letters are treated as an afterthought even though they are required as a part of any quality control system. this lack of attention to the … continued
strategy 2012: management development.
what are your critical challenges for 2012, and what can do you about them? a number of the profession’s leading lights have been sharing their thoughts with accounting today. here’s one:
ed guttenplan
wilkin & guttenplan
we see the top challenges as being leadership development and building your “bench,” and practice growth profitability. also, remaining efficient in light of new standards and, of course, preparing for the future.
strategy 2012: leadership, pricing, competition
what are your critical challenges for 2012, and what can do you about them? a number of the profession’s leading lights have been sharing their thoughts with accounting today. here’s one:
dave sibits
cbiz financial services
accounting firms are facing: