February 2014 CPA Leadership Report

February 2014 CPA Leadership Report

Vol. 12 No. 2 February, 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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What's New with M&A?
Experts weigh in on recent M&A trends.
Accounting Today

*What's Holding Your Firm Back?
The top 10 issues that prevent firms from achieving greatness.
CPA Practice Management Forum

Rethink Your Thinking
How could a different thought process achieve better results for your firm?
Accounting Today

Cloud Computing: Ensuring a Smooth Transition
Cloud computing offers many benefits, but moving applications and data into the cloud isn't a simple proposition. This article outlines the process and offers tips for making it a smooth one.
Accounting Today

Top Six Priorities for MPs
How successful MPs should focus their time and attention.
The Marc Rosenberg Blog

//www.cpaleadership.com/members/Value_Pricing_Dont_Call_It_Value_Billing.cfm ">Value Pricing: Don't Call It Value Billing
True advocates never use the term "value billing." To us, "value billing" is akin to saying "soak the rich" when referring to tax increases.
VeraSage Institute

Make Your Own "Luck"
How to prepare so that when opportunity arises you are ready to take the leap.
ConvergenceCoaching

Check Your Facts
In an age of easy Internet information, it's critical to check your facts.
Solutions for CPA Firm Leaders

Reality TV and Your Firm
What can the star of a reality television show teach you about business?
Ric Payne's Blog

12 Wishes for 2014
No predictions about the future, just hopes for a better approach to business in the coming year.
VeraSage Institute

10 Items for Your To-Do List
August Aquila lists some new year's resolutions for 2014.
Partner Insights

February 2014 CPA Leadership Report

  

External Sales: What are the Options?
Joel Sinkin and Terence Putney examine several alternatives for external succession.
Journal of Accountancy

February 2014 CPA Leadership Report

  

Outsourcing Bookkeeping and CFO Services
CPAs are well-suited to performing outsourced services, such as administrative, bookkeeping, controllership, and chief financial officer services.
CPA Trendlines

February 2014 CPA Leadership Report

  

*The Sales Drug
Researchers may have discovered the drug that will help you close more sales.
CPA Trendlines

Who Should Bring in Business?
Every team member can play a part in bringing business to your firm.
Solutions for CPA Firm Leaders

Spreadsheet Marketing
Create your own effective marketing plan -- in Excel.
CPA Trendlines

Does Your Client Service Set Your Firm Apart?
Differentiation is arguably the most important source of growth for service businesses.
Ric Payne's Blog

Tax Preparation is Best Left to the Experts
The makers of TurboTax describe a tax return as "The story of your year," arguing that the taxpayer is the best person to tell that story. But the best person to tell that part of your story is your CPA.
CPA Success

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*Considering Serving on a Board? Do Your Homework First
Board service is an honor and can help strengthen relationships with clients and the community, but it also presents some significant risks.
Journal of Accountancy

Monitor "Unstructured Data" to Uncover Hidden Risks
Too often, risk management focuses on monitoring "structured data," causing organizations to miss opportunities and risks revealed in "unstructured data."
Journal of Accountancy

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