Here are some warning signs of dysfunctional partners:

• Failing to comply with firm policy on how much time should be devoted to the firm (v. to family)
• Having personal goals different from the firm’s goals
• Refusing to be accountable
• Setting personal needs ahead of those of the firm or the client
• Advocating one’s ideas too persistently, at the expense of the firm
• Refusing to allow others in the firm to have contact with clients
• Being the only person who can manage a certain group of clients
• Promoting unqualified people for partner positions

From Practical Accountant, February 2006, 800-221-1809. For the complete article, click on the following link: http://www.webcpa.com/article.cfm?articleid=18687&;pg=pracacc.