Vol. 10 No. 6, June 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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*Can You Front-Load Your Billings?
Imagine the impact on your firm's cash flow if you were to bill clients for two-thirds of the fee before you even start the work.
The Managing Partner Advisor

Non-equity Partners Play a Key Role in CPA Firms
Many firms make the mistake of promoting staff directly from manager to equity partner, without first considering the intermediate stage of non-equity partner.
The Marc Rosenberg Blog

The Firm Administrator: Keys to Success
CPA firms of all sizes should consider hiring a firm administrator or, if they already have one, expanding his or her role.
CPA Practice Management Forum

Are You Getting Feedback?
Jennifer Wilson offers six ideas to help leaders solicit useful feedback from team members.
AICPA CPA Insider

Solving the Partner Compensation Dilemma
Gary Adamson has created a partner compensation checklist to help you review your current process.
CPA Trendlines

Characteristics of a Partner
Marc Rosenberg offers his list of qualities a partner should possess.
The Marc Rosenberg Blog

What Makes a Leader?
Nine attributes that help leaders lead.
Solutions for CPA Firm Leaders

Taking the Lead in Technology
Gary Boomer challenges accounting firms to embrace new computing technology.
Accounting Today

Aligning Performance With Firm Goals
In this very competitive marketplace, a CPA firm needs to effectively align the performance and skills of its partners and staff with the firm's goals and objectives.
RedZone, Play of the Month

How to Manage (and Anticipate) Firm Growth
Discover how your firm can more effectively prepare, plan, and strategize for the future.
CPA Trendlines

Invest in Your People
Reprioritize so you can invest in your team members' personal development.
Convergence Coaching

Insights on the Future of the CPA Profession
CPAs and students weigh in on the AICPA's CPA Horizons 2025 Report.
CPA Success

Planning is Easy, Implementation is Hard
Lack of implementation is the most common reason firms' strategic plans fail.
CPA Practice Management Forum

Is Complacency Endangering Your Firm's Future?
Rita Keller encourages firm leaders to let go of complacency and make changes for the better.
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.

  

Effective Email Marketing
How often, and when, should your firm send out e-blasts?
CPA Trendlines

CPAs Need to Write
Why, and how, you should take advantage of writing opportunities.
Solutions for CPA Firm Leaders

Social Media Marketing
Read a brief overview of social networks to determine which ones your firm should be using.
AICPA CPA Insider

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.

  

*How to Become a Trusted Advisor
Discover the benefits of being a trusted advisor and find out how to become one.
Journal of Accountancy

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.

  

*Recent Cases Have Big Impact on Auditor Liability
This article reviews several recent court decisions that, for CPA firms named in accounting fraud suits, can make the difference between an early exit and potentially firm-destroying litigation.
The CPA Journal

Malpractice Claims: Time is of the Essence
This article outlines the process of responding to a malpractice claim, focusing on the need to work closely with your insurance carrier.
Accounting Today

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