Vol. 10 No. 12 December 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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*Partner Compensation Demands a Balanced Approach
If all partners were rainmakers, who would do the work? And if all partners were production-oriented, who would bring in the business?
CPA Practice Management Forum

Equity vs. No-Equity Partners: What's the Difference?
Gary Adamson outlines what the no-equity position looks like, how it differs from the normal equity partner spot, and some considerations to implement it in your firm.
The Managing Partner Advisor

How to Become a Trusted Advisor
Dustin Hostetler challenges CPAs to offer more than basic compliance.
Flowtivity

To Grow Your Firm, Look Inward
Accounting industry consultants offer their insights on growth strategies, most of which start with your existing clients.
Accounting Today

Healthy Partner Relationships
What does it take to establish and maintain long-term, healthy partner relationships?
CPA Trendlines

Just Do It: Making the Switch to Value Pricing
A simple suggestion for making a big transition.
VeraSage Institute

Social Media in the Workplace: Legal Issues
Marc Rosenberg shares results of a roundtable discussion about social media use by employers and employees.
The Marc Rosenberg Blog

How Women Can Succeed in the Male-Dominated Accounting World
Two experienced female CPAs share their perspectives.
AICPA CPA Insider

The Power of Learning
How a willingness to continue learning enhances your level of success.
CPA Success

There's No Whining in Accounting
Why your firm needs a no whining policy.
Solutions for CPA Firm Leaders

For Accounting Firms, It's a Small World After All
According to the 2012 National MAP survey, small firms outperformed larger firms over the last two years.
Journal of Accountancy

A Look at CPA Firm Performance Trends
Marc Rosenberg previews results of the 2012 Rosenberg MAP Survey.
The Marc Rosenberg Blog

Does Your Firm Need an Attitude Adjustment?
Dustin Hostetler urges firms to eliminate the word "can't" from their vocabularies.
Flowtivity

In Accounting, the Best Strategy is a Good Offense
Using a "prevent defense" can significantly hurt your chances to win the game.
RedZone, Play of the Month

Is Your Firm's Administrative Team Complete?
As firms grow, the need for additional experienced internal management professionals will increase.
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.

  

Making the Transition to a New Managing Partner
August Aquila outlines the planning process.
Partner Insights

Leadership Transitions
Cooperation between retiree and successor leads to a smoother transition.
ConvergenceCoaching

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.

  

*Building a Successful Niche
Allan Koltin shares his thoughts on specialization, which he feels is a huge differentiator with clients.
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.

  

*Holding Clients Accountable for Tax Return Information
Accountants should take steps to preserve a comparative negligence defense in the event a tax preparation client sues for malpractice.
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.

  

Which Professional Group Should You Join?
Lyne Noella offers 10 tips for determining whether a professional group is right for you.
Relationship Marketing Program

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