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five questions for your high-net-worth practice

and four qualities of these wealthy clients.

by anthony glomski and russ alan prince
your $5-million high-net-worth practice

by design, the clientele of an accounting firm’s high-net-worth practice is the wealthy, defined as having a net worth of $10 million or more.

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we know that with clients at this level of net worth, you can indeed build a $5 million high-net-worth practice.

admittedly, the $10-million criterion is somewhat arbitrary. but in extensively researching the wealthy, coupled with “in the trenches experience,” clients with a net worth of $10 million or more consistently prove very rewarding for most accounting firms.
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advisory & consulting

growth during a recession? here’s how

it’s a strong opportunity for your high-net-worth practice.

by russ alan prince

there is a high probability that the u.s. will go into a recession. a recession, especially a severe recession, can be very detrimental to the accounting business. there are likely to be fewer wealthy clients looking to their accountants for advice and services.

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on the other hand, a recession can prove – from a business development perspective – very advantageous to proactive, astute accountants working with wealthy individuals and families. generally speaking, many wealthy individuals and families are poorly served in the best of times. a recession can act as a catalyst for the wealthy to realize they can get much more value than they’re currently receiving by working with competent accountants who are genuinely client-centered.
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marketing & sales

make your expertise a new-client magnet

we understand our value.

by martin bissett
winning your first client

it’s about time to realize that value is not about time.

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when i look back on the research that has been conducted by various groups as to the biggest obstacles accounting firms cite to growing their practice,

50 percent said creating opportunities,
25 percent said knowing how to close deals
and the remainder said having self-confidence in presenting and then being able to positively differentiate from their competition.

advisory & consulting

help clients manage their investments

you may not have the expertise, but you likely know someone who does.

by ed mendlowitz
the 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 practice doctor

investment allocation construction is a valuable service that helps a client get a perspective on their investments, their projected assets, the current and prospective cash flow from the investments and measures this against the client’s individual risk tolerance and broad long-range goals.

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many times the client has to be “taught” basic investment principles, techniques and vehicles and have these related to what might be best for the client. then a portfolio model has to be constructed that will provide the right degree of risk with the feelings of security the client needs.
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advisory & consulting

put back office support into action

eight steps to take.

by penny breslin
it’s not just the numbers

moving from compliance to reliance services is not an easy task. if you are feeling a bit overwhelmed at this point, that’s okay. however, the joy of offering back office support (bos) services and working closely with clients to help them meet their goals is well worth the effort. having a strong team, clear procedures and technology that works for you are the building blocks that allow you to succeed in this endeavor.

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the next layer is the clients – meeting with them, working with them and setting up the procedures to ensure that you are truly their advisor. when you carefully select your clients, take the time to understand their needs and goals, and hold them to a paperless work environment, both your team and clients will reap the rewards.
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