10 tips from one of houston’s fastest-growing firms. by rick telberg while some other cpa firms have been immobilized by fear and uncertainty in this economy, houston, texas-based malonebailey has been charging ahead with a new managing partner, a new … continued
is today the right time to invest in new processes and grab some good talent? while some accounting firms struggle in the economic downturn, others are finding new opportunity for growth, profit and investment, according to teresa mackintosh, senior vice … continued
even in a down economy… even when you don’t think you need the staff, great talent can attract new business you never expected. here’s a tip from sandra wiley’s presentation “moving human capital from paralysis to growth,” recorded aug. 16, … continued
in the suburbs of washington, d.c., an ex-army intelligence specialist is breaking the mold for accounting firms and inventing new ways of doing business. by rick telberg maybe it’s the four years he spent in army intelligence at the pentagon. … continued
world leaders reset agenda for finance strategies. by rick telberg in this increasingly globally connected and dependent world, corporate finance executives can glean a few lessons from the world economic forum’s meeting of some 2,500 business, government and civic leaders … continued
can your clients tell if you are faking it? do you seek out opportunities to learn new things that will help your clients overcome their most difficult challenges? selling value-creation advisory services is truly a slam dunk with most modern … continued
it’s all about execution these days – doing the right things right. by rick telberg the frenzy of busy season and an uncertain economic outlook may be preying on the minds of accountants as their chief concerns right now. but, … continued
cpas brace for pain and uncertainty with cautious optimism, buoyed by signs the economy may have stabilized. by rick telberg as busy season lurches into high gear, accountants are expressing more confidence in the outlook for their own firms and … continued
change, in business as in life, doesn’t always happen the way we want it.
it’s at those times when we may need some help. here, from “change expert” m.j. ryan, author of “adaptability: how to survive change you didn’t ask for,” are a few helpful thoughts… read more →
bigger is better. speed is second best. in “upgrading the human component for increases in human performance,” professor robert ball, phd, says, “it is often assumed that the faster our computers operate, the more productive we will be. however, is … continued
which side of the equation would you rather be on? when james f. reeves talks, people listen. not only is he a brilliant forecaster for the profession, but as senior vice president for product development at thomson reuters’ ppc, he … continued
how to take quantum leaps, even in busy season. by rick telberg if your accounting firm or finance department is pushing off technology decisions to the it department, you may be pushing it off to the wrong people. not that they … continued
do you have the courage to change the firm’s culture?
by august aquila
accountability, according to the merriam-webster on line dictionary, is “the obligation or responsibility to accept responsibility or to account for one’s actions.” let’s explore what this definition means.
first, there is an obligation. an obligation is a promise to do something. if a company has a financial obligation and fails to meet it, it may go into bankruptcy. if individuals fail to meet their obligations they also fall into a state of bankruptcy – i.e., failure.
second, it is a personal responsibility. each individual needs to account for his or her own success or failure.
impact of lack of accountability
there is a real financial impact to the firm because of a lack of accountability. read more →