what small and midsized firms can learn from pwc’s digital upskilling
one possible side effect: reverse mentoring.
by donny c. shimamoto
strategic technology decisions
talent & career development
tax & accounting headcounts hit record high
records set in several segments.
by beth bellor
toss the org chart for an accountability chart
are the right people in the right seats?
by jody grunden
“getting the right people on the bus, the wrong people off the bus, and the right people in the right seats – these are all crucial steps in the early stages of buildup…” – jim collins, “good to great”
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when adam and i first started the company, we didn’t have much organizational structure. we didn’t need it. but as the company grew, it became necessary to develop an organizational structure. there’s a great quote by michael e. gerber in his book “the e-myth revisited” that says, “without the organization chart, confusion, discord and conflict become the order of the day.”
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be a talent magnet
retention will naturally follow.
“things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle.” – abraham lincoln
by steven e. sacks
the new fundamentals: practical guidance for today’s accounting firms
younger professionals are looking for cpa firms that will enable them to move up the career ladder faster than what had been the traditional time frame. depending on the existing firm structure and size, there may not be any partnership opportunities until such time there is retirement, resignation or death.
more: got great people? work to keep them | the 5 keys to success in accounting careers | the holy grail: finding the right talent | the power of ‘real influence’ | stop wasting time in useless meetings | is your firm’s culture a magnet?
at the same time, the roles and responsibilities of a partner have evolved; clutching tightly to a book of business or pulling needed staff from others when engagements are not concluded has reduced the sense of collaboration and entrepreneurship. this has made the attainment (and the pursuit) of partner less appealing.
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tax season savvy: five ways to stay sane
why good boundaries make good workplaces.
by kristen rampe
after spending nearly 20 years with accountants (including myself!), i’ve come to recognize a common trait among our tribe. we’re a group of people who love saying “yes.”
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we say “yes” to clients, firm partners, our team members, family, friends, volunteer engagements and so on. people love us for it. i mean, when you think of qualities you look for in people you work with, willingness and reliability are right up at the top of the list.
but as you’re working tirelessly to meet the needs of everyone you encounter, how are your own needs being met?