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how to spot top talent

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the 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 top talent survey 2012
the 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 top talent survey 2012

by rick telberg
卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间

early returns from the new 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 survey into identifying and managing high-potential professionals suggests that, beyond ability, firms are more intent than ever on finding well-rounded individuals capable of taking initiative and developing new business.

above is a word picture of some of the verbatim responses we’re capturing. what are the traits you look for in new hires? here are a few of the more interesting answers: read more →

the partner compensation checklist

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it’s a process.

by gary l. adamson
adamson advisory

there is a constant topic of conversation both inside firms and at almost every conference. it is the age-old question of partner compensation and “how do you do it”. as our firm grew, we evolved from everyone is equal, to the “slip of paper” approach, to a more goal driven, performance based system. every firm is a little bit different but the issues surrounding how you split the pie are pretty consistent.

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the six-step roadmap for cpa change agents

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nick keseric
nick keseric

… and the nine keys to successful change.

by nick keseric
www.mpscpa.com 

there are some pretty tough jobs out there. sword swallower. repairman at a nuclear plant. dentist for alligators. but being a change agent could top the list.

when you mention change agent, the term “cultural change” is usually close behind. change agents change the way things are being done on two fronts:

1. structurally/organizationally within a business and

2. change employee’s thinking, and how they do things.

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nailed it: hogantaylor takes on corporate structure

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randy nail, ceo, hogantaylor
randy nail, ceo, hogantaylor

randy nail named ceo.

in a restructuring designing for agile maneuvering and rapid growth, tulsa, okla. accounting firm hogantaylor has reportedly named a new ceo, promoted a new tax practice leader and created a new board. the new structure, very different from that used in many accounting firms, mirrors the corporate structure found in most businesses. hogantaylor is the largest public accounting firm in the oklahoma and northwest arkansas region with more than 160 employees and two offices in tulsa, and offices in oklahoma city and fayetteville.

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the profession’s four biggest dilemmas

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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.

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seven steps to building a great partnership

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august aquila
august aquila

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 →

ed guttenplan, w&g: every staffer gets a coach

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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.

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dave sibits, cbiz: five new niches

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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: 

  1. an aging of leadership at the partner level.
  2. second, firms are facing a continued erosion of pricing in service areas, which is mostly a result of a challenging business and economic climate.
  3. the last concern is the competition for the best and brightest talent, especially among top firms seeking to add specialty expertise or employees to groom for the future. read more →