cpas sound off about performance reviews. next question: how hard are you working? join the survey. get the results. by rick telberg/at large i’ve been hearing a lot lately from accountants and finance managers about annual performance reviews – the … continued
the five steps to failure and three warning signs cpas cannot ignore. how are cpas handling the new economic realities? join the survey; get the answers. by rick telberg at large if there were only three financial metrics you needed … continued
this sums it up, from an accountant, in new research i’m poring over today: “management is great… cash management, budgeting, hiring, scheduling, etc. however, leadership is nonexistant. no vision, no communication, no partner retreats, no strategic plans, no marketing, no … continued
hint: it’s not about billable hours. by rick telberg at large does an accounting firm operate by different rules than any other company? when it comes to public responsibility and legal liability, the answer is surely “yes.” but some new … continued
but bigger firms more likely to cut staffing. new data from the pcps cpa firm top issues survey shows firms generally faring well through the recession. about 10% to 25% of firms, depending on size, report “no impact” from the … continued
tip #1: make people your passion arnold sanow, mba, csp, asks “wouldn’t you agree that life is about quality connections?” “our success, happiness, and well-being,” he says, “are largely the by products of our ability to get along well with … continued
why cpas need to re-think their goals in this economy. by rick telberg with the economic and business landscape shifting dramatically, finance and accounting career strategies need to change too. leaders, managers and staff alike need to understand the new … continued
doing more with less, motivating the workforce and pursuing growth opportunities rated top priorities for leaders in difficult economic times via prnewswire accountants have strong opinions about what constitutes leadership in this economy, according to a new survey by ajilon … continued
“too often, accounting firms head immediately for the bunker and dwell on any negative news,” practice management consultant gary boomer says. he tells firm leaders: “the challenge for you is to maintain personal confidence while building the same in your … continued
four traits for a new generation of management. by rick telberg if you’re feeling a little shell-shocked from this recession, you’re not alone. all across the nation, accounting and finance professionals are dealing with the emotional fallout of cutbacks and … continued
now cpas are carefully recalibrating plans for the next several months. by rick telberg it’s clear that a sense of unease pervades the profession. people are worried about the economy, about their clients and their own jobs and practices. indeed, … continued
among accountants with advanced smartphones, the vast majority of cpa firms are supporting their use. here’s your sneak peek of some of the latest results of a survey now in the field. about 9 in 10 accountants who carry a … continued
memo to members urges firms to use layoffs as last resort. “in today’s tough economic times, the aicpa is aware that some firms are tightening their belts and considering cost-saving options,” says the memo, which is full of great resource … continued