leadership

organization minutes too often overlooked

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we’ve got a 34-point checklist to fix that.
green checks being made on checklist

by ed mendlowitz
77 ways to wow! the checklist handbook for advisory services.

corporate, llc, partnership and not-for-profit organizations are usually required to have minutes memorializing certain actions taken by the board of directors or governing body. yet, many do not either because it has never been done, is a bother, is considered not necessary or overlooked through inaction or unawareness.

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however, it is something that should be done as a best practice, as recognition that there are non-active stakeholders who need transparency, or as tangible evidence that the actions recorded took place timely. in some instances, the irs looks for minutes as a symbol that the affairs were handled on a businesslike basis or were not one-sided “secret” actions by those in control.
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the two sides of the culture coin

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three business colleagues arguing while seated at tableand how they relate to strategy.

by anthony zecca
leading from the edge

as we focus on the leadership of accounting firms need to succeed in a future driven by seismic disruptors, we must address leadership’s responsibility, and impact on creating a culture that results in an environment that motivates every single team member to their highest level of performance.

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there are two great quotes that i would like to start with to frame this discussion. the first is from bryan walker (partner and managing director at ideo), who stated that “culture is like the wind. it is invisible; yet its effect can be seen and felt” in every single organization that exists from the family to the biggest company on the planet. the second quote is from author tanya mann: “your organization’s culture is either an asset or a liability; either helping business performance or hurting it.”
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how to fire a client

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big businessman foot on spring kicking three businesspeoplebonus: sample client disengagement letter.

by sandi leyva and michelle long

how many clients have you fired?

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let’s talk about firing a client because sometimes you do need to fire your client. maybe they’re difficult to work with, or a guy is belligerent and loud and yells, and you don’t want to work for him. maybe there are ethical issues.
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how to get into your own cpa practice

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bonus: 14 tips on getting your first clients.

by ed mendlowitz
101 questions and answers: managing an accounting practice, the complete 2-volume set

q: i am working for a cpa firm, but would like to get into my own practice. can you give me some suggestions?

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a: essentially, you have three options (four if you count my pet project, but i won’t belabor it).
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five cash reports you can’t live without

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profits don’t mean a thing if they’re not represented by cash.

by ed mendlowitz
77 ways to wow! the handbook for small-business advisory services.

cash is the lifeblood of a business. cash amounts. cash flows. cash changes. no matter what anyone tells you, cash is the bottom line you must watch and accumulate.

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simplistically, knowing your cash balance gives you a sense of how you are doing. if it goes up, you are making money – if it goes down, you are losing money.
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