18 essential management questions to cover at a retreat

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by marc rosenberg
cpa firm retreats

before formally beginning the discussion part of a retreat session, it’s always a good idea to begin by asking the participants what they want to be sure to cover.

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as issues are suggested, the facilitator should write them down on a flipchart, starting with: read more →

13 questions to assess an upward merger

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by marc rosenberg
cpa firm mergers: your complete guide

the smaller firm in a proposed merger should make an objective, realistic assessment as to whether or not merging upward is a good business decision.

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every small firm evaluating the feasibility of merging should consider these questions in as much depth as possible:

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how to decide who decides what

stack of cards labeled with question marksbonus charts: 15 habits that make a partner. plus: equity vs. non-equity partners, and a voting decision grid.

by marc rosenberg
cpa firm retreats

“i can’t manage this firm if i have to take a vote every time i want to make a decision.” – tony kendall, ceo of top 200 firm mitchell & titus, shortly after taking over from the firm’s founder.

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there are decisions that managing partners should make without a partner vote.

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dealing with the 16 reasons merging up causes anxiety

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bonus checklist: 12 benefits.

by marc rosenberg
cpa firm mergers: your complete guide

while selling to a larger firm may ultimately be the most viable succession plan available to a small firm, the prospect of the merger creates a great deal of anxiety among small firms nonetheless. the larger firm’s sensitivity to these concerns is critical for a successful meeting of the minds during the negotiation phase.

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why small firms are so anxious about merging up
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management styles: partnership vs. corporate

"that's okay i don't know what the chart means either."bonus checklist: 25 best practices for managing partners.

by marc rosenberg
cpa firm retreats

in firm management and governance, we find two distinct management styles: partnership vs. corporate.

partnership style. democracy heavily impacts the way partnerships are governed. in a democracy, every partner has a vote and there is a “majority rules” mentality. a system of checks and balances prevents leaders from becoming dictators. the “citizens” want a reasonable amount of input into decisions.

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in a partnership style, partners have “certain inalienable rights” like:
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