Vol. 10 No. 4, April 2012

CPA Leadership Report is the monthly review of the most important management and leadership articles in the accounting press. It includes electronic links to publishers' Websites, where you can find the original complete articles. Our editors review more than 35 publications every month.

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MAP Surveys: Are You Reading Them Right?
Marc Rosenberg discusses the 10 biggest mistakes partners make when reading MAP surveys and computing MAP statistics.
CPA Trendlines

Changes Coming Fast for the Accounting Profession
Bruce Marcus talks about how the profession has changed in the last 10 years.
CPA Trendlines

IT Professional as Firm Leader?
Gary Boomer explains how IT professionals might be uniquely qualified for leadership.
Accounting Today

So You Want to Be a Partner?
Practical steps to discover whether you have, or could have, what it takes to be a partner.
CPA Practice Management Forum

Approach IT Budgeting Like a Financial Planner
CPA firms should align their IT strategies with their business strategies.
Journal of Accountancy

*The Trouble With Partner Agreements
Marc Rosenberg lists the top 10 partner agreement weaknesses.
The Marc Rosenberg Blog

How Risky is the Cloud?
Issues to consider when storing your firm's data in the cloud.
AICPA CPA Insider

*How to Be a High-Value Firm
The most successful CPA firms build value for their owners, clients, and employees.
RedZone, Play of the Month

What to Do With Negative Employees
Rita Keller encourages you to look at the effect of negative influences within your team.
Solutions for CPA Firm Leaders

*Successful Nonmandatory Saturdays
Practical tips for implementing a Saturday-optional schedule.
ConvergenceCoaching, LLC Inspired Ideas

Time for a Change?
If your firm hasn't made any changes in the recent past, it might be time to consider making a few.
Solutions for CPA Firm Leaders

Management Consultants: Separating the Wheat From the Chaff
Ron Baker reviews Masters of Management, an update to one of his favorite business books of all time, The Witch Doctors.
VeraSage Institute

CPE webinars for CPAs and CPA firm leaders. Thought leadership articles from leading experts. Annotated checklists on M&A, partner compensation, client services, and more. Turnkey blog/newsletter program for CPA firms.

  

Succession Planning Insights
Allan Koltin weighs in on the state of succession planning for today's firm.
CPA Practice Management Forum

Making Mergers Work
Twelve steps to a successful merger or acquisition.
Partner Insights

CPE webinars for CPAs and CPA firm leaders. Thought leadership articles from leading experts. Annotated checklists on M&A, partner compensation, client services, and more. Turnkey blog/newsletter program for CPA firms.

  

Get Your Firm Found on Social Media Sites
Tips for getting started with LinkedIn, Facebook and Google+.
AICPA CPA Insider

CPE webinars for CPAs and CPA firm leaders. Thought leadership articles from leading experts. Annotated checklists on M&A, partner compensation, client services, and more. Turnkey blog/newsletter program for CPA firms.

  

Why You Can't Afford to Ignore Consulting
For midsized accounting firms today, management consulting presents an unprecedented opportunity.
Accounting Today

Management Accountants Needed . . . Urgently
Management accountants will play a key role in driving the global economy forward.
Journal of Accountancy

Why Businesses Fail
A study by the Cass Business School reveals seven common factors among businesses in crises or complete failure.
AICPA CPA Insider

White-Collar Criminals: Do We Need a New Profile?
Results of the authors' survey contradict certain accepted stereotypes about those who commit fraud.
The CPA Journal

CPE webinars for CPAs and CPA firm leaders. Thought leadership articles from leading experts. Annotated checklists on M&A, partner compensation, client services, and more. Turnkey blog/newsletter program for CPA firms.

  

Are Negligent Tax Preparers Liable for Interest Paid to the IRS?
When a client prevails in a lawsuit against a tax preparer for negligent tax advice, can it recover the interest charges imposed on unpaid taxes?
The CPA Journal

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