AUGUST 2014 BEST PRACTICE SUGGESTIONS
Every month we select some of the best ideas for practice improvement from the accounting literature. Here are this month's selections.
BEST PRACTICE
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DATE OF ARTICLE
Influence and Inspire Others: AICPA Leadership Academy offers tips:
- The most powerful influencers "recognize in real time how others are experiencing them".
- Successful leaders must learn how to engage the emotions of their followers.
August 2014
Balanced Scorecard: Use the balanced scorecard to align the firm's strategy around five key areas:
- Financial Objectives and Measures
- Client Objectives and Measures
- Marketing Objectives
- Business Process Objectives and Measures
- Employee Growth and Learning Objectives and Measures
August 2014
How to Keep Up with Tech Trends: Survey reveals the top tactics accountants are employing to stay up-to-date and make informed decisions -- starting with keeping close tabs on their colleagues and competitors.
August 2014