five ways how not to implement a system of partner accountability
and seven ways to build the right culture.
by august aquila
if you’re thinking about the quality of leadership at your firm, think on this: read more →
the partnership
when cpas don’t take their own advice
can you imagine telling a client: don’t set goals for the top executives? don’t tie achieving goals to compensation? don’t bother with performance evaluations for top people? don’t even think of writing a partnership agreement? so why, then, do so … continued
planning for busy season 2009
it’s barely august, but that’s not too early to be thinking about the next busy season. we received this grim reminder in the form of a phone call from someone who is, indeed, already thinking about next year. and it … continued
mahoney cohen names six new partners
firm now has 34 in charge. mahoney cohen cpas in new york has named mark bednarz, john j. cronin, mitchell plattman, cindy e. rosenberg, erika j. rothheim and carol surowiec as shareholders, bringing the number of partners to 34. … continued
9 questions to test your firm’s tech iq
up-to-date it systems become a competitive necessity “the majority of cpa firms are not even close to taking full advantage of technology,” according to william c. fleenor (left) and randolph p. johnston (right) in the aicpa’s management of an accounting … continued
all in the family? not!
joel rosenthal exits namesake alpern rosenthal for arch-nemesis schneider downs. read more →
four success habits for tax season
how does your busy season compare?
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by rick telberg
at large
busy season has a way of bringing into focus the habits and practices that separate the successful firms from the less than so.
in reviewing our data so far, it’s clear that the more effective firms share a few key traits. their partners and staff report less stress, smoother operations and increased revenue-both overall and on a per-client basis.
what are they doing right? they tend to excel at four skills: read more →
10 to-do’s for a partner buyout
the days of wine and roses in selling cpa firms for pricey premiums to big-monied buyers are over.