NOVEMBER 2012 BEST PRACTICE SUGGESTIONS
Every month we select some of the best ideas for practice improvement from the accounting literature. Here are the selections for November 2012.
BEST PRACTICE
LINK TO ARTICLE RESOURCE IN CPA LEADERSHIP REPORT
DATE OF ARTICLE
Management/People/Culture
Partner Goals: Exclude routine
functions; link to firm performance; link to compensation; not the same for all partners; publicize most to improve accountability.
November 2012
Increase Practice Value: With quicker billing, challenging work and training, superior client service, niche expertise, and getting everyone involved in business development.
November 2012
Letting People Go: Do what you must to help them succeed; let them know how to behave; document their roles and how success is measured; give guidance and feedback. If no improvement, let them go, no matter their level in the firm.
November 2012