Vol. 10 No. 4, April 2012
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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
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Changes Coming Fast for the Accounting Profession
Bruce Marcus talks about how the profession has changed in the last 10
years.
CPA Trendlines
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IT Professional as Firm Leader?
Gary Boomer explains how IT professionals might be uniquely qualified for
leadership.
Accounting Today
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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
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Approach IT Budgeting Like a Financial Planner
CPA firms should align their IT strategies with their business strategies.
Journal of Accountancy
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*The Trouble With Partner Agreements
Marc Rosenberg lists the top 10 partner agreement weaknesses.
The Marc Rosenberg Blog
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How Risky is the Cloud?
Issues to consider when storing your firm's data in the cloud.
AICPA CPA Insider
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*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
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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
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*Successful Nonmandatory Saturdays
Practical tips for implementing a Saturday-optional schedule.
ConvergenceCoaching, LLC Inspired Ideas
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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
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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
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Succession Planning Insights
Allan Koltin weighs in on the state of succession planning for today's firm.
CPA Practice Management Forum
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Making Mergers Work
Twelve steps to a successful merger or acquisition.
Partner Insights
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Get Your Firm Found on Social Media Sites
Tips for getting started with LinkedIn, Facebook and Google+.
AICPA CPA Insider
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Why You Can't Afford to Ignore Consulting
For midsized accounting firms today, management consulting presents an
unprecedented opportunity.
Accounting Today
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Management Accountants Needed . . . Urgently
Management accountants will play a key role in driving the global economy
forward.
Journal of Accountancy
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Why Businesses Fail
A study by the Cass Business School reveals seven common factors among
businesses in crises or complete failure.
AICPA CPA Insider
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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
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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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