February 2015 CPA Leadership Report

Vol.13 No.2 February, 2015

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. The CPA Leadership Report now includes: Leadership Forum Report, Best Practices Suggestions and Member Surveys.


What's in Store for 2015? Marc Rosenberg reflects on recent industry trends and how they will shape the coming year. The Marc Rosenberg Blog
Developing Developmental Managers Bill Reeb urges CPA firms to make sure everyone in the firm reports to one "developmental manager" for purposes of accountability and consistency. Public Practice*
What Makes a Good Leader? Six qualities of good leaders. Partner Insights
It's Time to Tackle Partner Compensation Stop procrastinating on making necessary changes to partner compensation. Solutions for CPA Firm Leaders
The Right Way to Make IT Decisions How top MPs make IT choices for their firms. The Marc Rosenberg Blog
//www.cpaleadership.com/members/Anytime_Anywhere_Work_Firms_Share_Their_Insights.cfm ">Anytime, Anywhere Work: Firms Share Their Insights ConvergenceCoaching asked firms "What one piece of advice would you give other firms planning to offer any form of anytime, anywhere work program?" ConvergenceCoaching, LLC Inspired Ideas
Enhancing Productivity: Is Technology the Answer? Ric Payne's perspective on what you should expect from technology. Ric Payne's Blog
A Conversation with Dr. Thomas Sowell Sowell is author of the best single volume primer on economics ever written, says Ron Baker. VeraSage Institute
Get Ready for Your Future -- Today Is your firm prepared for the future? Experts and your future-ready colleagues weigh in. Solutions for CPA Firm Leaders
Leadership and Customer Service How does your leadership style influence your team's customer service? VeraSage Institute
Sponsoring Women in the Workplace Tips for fostering sponsorship relationships with women. CPA Trendlines
Inspiration From a Management Guru Leadership and management insights from Peter F. Drucker. Solutions for CPA Firm Leaders
Goodwill: Selling New Partners on the AAV Method The AAV system is very appealing to firms, but it may be troubling to prospective new partners. Marc Rosenberg tells you how to explain it to them. CPA Trendlines*

What's the State of M&A in Accounting? Recently, Accounting Today asked a "virtual roundtable" of industry experts for their insights on the state of M&A activity in accounting. Accounting Today
Affordable Care Act: Handle With Care CPAs should be careful not to cross the line between tax advice, on the one hand, and insurance and legal advice, on the other. Journal of Accountancy*

Is Arbitration All It's Cracked Up to Be? On balance, the advantages of arbitration usually outweigh the disadvantages for CPA firms. Public Practice
Sustainability Creates Opportunities for CPAs This article outlines first steps CPAs can take to assist clients with their sustainability initiatives. Accounting Today
Show Clients How to Cut Costs Cost-cutting reviews are an easy way to provide clients with money-saving ideas while strengthening client relationships. Journal of Accountancy

//www.cpaleadership.com/members/Current_Leadership_Forum_Report.cfm">Marketing Strategies That Work Experts weigh in on the most successful marketing initiatives/strategies. CPA Leadership Institute Leadership Forum Report

Marketing Strategies That Work We asked firms which marketing initiatives/strategies are most successful in generating viable leads. CPA Leadership Institute Practice Management Survey

Last Month's Best Practices Ideas Our latest survey reveals the methods firms use to evaluate client satisfaction. CPA Leadership Institute Best Practices Suggestions Published by CPA Leadership Institute, Inc. Joel Shiffrin - Publisher, Editor-in-Chief Dan Shiffrin - Managing Editor Hohna Harley - Assistant Editor © Copyright 2014 CPA Leadership Institute, Inc. Reproduction or distribution of this newsletter is prohibited