Vol. 12 No. 4 April, 2014
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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*Can Your Firm Pass the Strategic Planning Test?
Despite the best intentions, many CPA firms, especially those under $10M in revenue, fail at strategic planning.
The Marc Rosenberg Blog
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Nonequity Partnership: Advantages and Pitfalls
Jennifer Wilson's chart that contrasts pros and cons.
Journal of Accountancy
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If You Can't Differentiate the Product, Differentiate the Process
To break away from the "commodity" character of your product or service, find a way to deliver it in a way that creates value in its own right.
Ric Payne's Blog
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Economic Learning Curve
Consider offering your staff AND partners a course on the basics of running a CPA firm.
The Marc Rosenberg Blog
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Best Accounting Blogs
The top 50 accounting blogs, plus a few of our own favorites.
Masters in Accounting
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">How to Get the Most From Your Top Talent
"Brilliance comes in short bursts, ordinary is a continuum."
Ric Payne's Blog
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Want to Keep Top Talent? Communicate
Rita Keller says communication is critical to retaining talent. What do your employees need to hear from you?
Solutions for CPA Firm Leaders
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Engage Your People to Inspire Exceptional Performance
In the accounting profession, we focus so much on client satisfaction and profitability that we miss the all-important role that our people play in affecting both.
AICPA CPA Insider
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A Promising Future for the Accounting Profession
Tom Hood has good things to say and resources to share after meeting with accounting students in Maryland.
CPA Success |
The Power of Mentoring
Is your firm challenging young professionals to seek out a mentor?
Solutions for CPA Firm Leaders
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Insights for Leading
Leadership wisdom from some of the best business minds.
MTA Optima
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Unconventional Performance Indicators
Daniel Hood offers some nontraditional key performance indicators, such as the "Awkward Conversation Avoidance Rate."
Accounting Today
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What to Look for in a Merger
Tips from Marc Rosenberg's book How to Negotiate a CPA Firm Merger.
CPA Trendlines
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*Owner Transition: Recent Trends
Joel Sinkin and Terrence Putney discuss trends in owner transition and the critical role the owner's agreement plays.
Journal of Accountancy
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Buyouts: What Happens When the Firm Loses a Partner's Clients
Common alternatives to deal with the possible loss of a large client.
The Marc Rosenberg Blog
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Grow Through Innovation
What can firms do when their traditional service models are no longer effective?
CPA Practice Management Forum
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How to Deal With Client Complaints
Six rules for responding to disgruntled clients.
AICPA CPA Insider
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*Tips for Avoiding Lawsuits
Ideas from leading accounting professionals.
Accounting Today
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Growth vs. Succession
Are firms seeking growth, succession, or both?
CPA Leadership Institute
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Historic Shift in the Tax Prep Business?
It appears that the price-sensitive bottom of the tax market is getting raked over the coals this year.
CPA Trendlines
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