Vol. 11 No. 4 April, 2013

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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Are CPAs Too Nice?
Does being "nice" prevent you from addressing real issues in your firm?
Solutions for CPA Firm Leaders

*Accountability: Closing the Performance Gap
Accountability problems often arise because firms misdiagnose why performance gaps exist and therefore come up with the wrong solutions.
CPA Practice Management Forum

Partner Compensation: MP vs. Rainmaker
Marc Rosenberg provides guidelines for allocating income to partners.
CPA Trendlines

How to Set Yourself Apart From the Competition
August Aquila shares seven things top CPAs do to stand out from the crowd.
Partner Insights

Critical Competencies for CPAs
Five critical compensations the CPA of the future must possess.
CPA Success

Not for Women Only: Anyone Can "Have It All"
To find and keep the best talent, take your cues from four workplace strategies for addressing "women's" issues.
ConvergenceCoaching

*An Innovative Technique for Improving Realization
One firm offers staff members a bonus each time they get a change order signed.
The Marc Rosenberg Blog

Get Ready for the Next Big Thing
Accounting firms have options today they never had before, and the profession seems poised for a great leap forward.
CPA Trendlines

Ten Benefits of Fixed Price Agreements
If you are caught in the we-can-only-bill-by-the-hour trap, it's time to broaden your horizons.
Solutions for CPA Firm Leaders

Rev Up Your Recruiting
Help your firm prepare for the mass exodus of Baby Boomers.
AICPA CPA Insider

Get Your Firm to Embrace New Technology
Change is difficult. How can you help your firm adopt useful technology?
Accounting Today

Develop Your People … Really
Everyone's talking about investing in people. Is your firm actually doing something about it?
ConvergenceCoaching

Are Your Firm's Decisions Based on Reliable Information?
In a business culture driven by instant access to real-time information, it's critical to ensure that the information your firm relies on is accurate.
AICPA Insights

Are Your Team Members Too Comfortable?
Ideas for helping employees enhance their performance and optimize their skills.
RedZone, Play of the Month

Leaders: Open Yourself to Change
Be proactive, invest in your people, and reap the benefits.
Solutions for CPA Firm Leaders

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.

  

Mergers Work . . . If You Do Them Right
The proper way to measure if a merger "worked" is to look at the reasons why you did the merger in the first place and see if those goals were met.
The Marc Rosenberg Blog

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.

  

How Clients Decide Your Firm is the Right Firm
Results of a survey by the Hinge Research Institute offer insights into clients' buying decisions.
Accounting Today

Marketing Isn't Enough
Marketing, though a powerful tool, isn't enough to create growth.
CPA Practice Management Forum

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.

  

*Is It Time to Fire Your Clients?
CPA firms should evaluate their clients annually to determine whether they're still a good fit and to identify and terminate any problem clients.
Journal of Accountancy

Are You Criminally Liable for Your Client's Fraud?
The best way to avoid criminal liability is to thoroughly investigate any suspicious circumstances or irregularities rather than turning a blind eye.
The CPA Journal

Are You Complying With These Frequently Violated Professional Standards?
The most frequent violations seen by the AICPA's Professional Ethics Division.
CPA Success

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