Vol. 10 No. 11 November 2012

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Being Accountable for Accountability . . . Continued
In his previous columns, Bill Reeb outlined the goal-setting process in CPA firms. In his final column in this series, he discusses the process of evaluating achievement of those goals.
Public Practice

*Choosing the Right Goals for Partners
Gary Adamson offers tips for making the partner goal-setting process more effective.
CPA Practice Management Forum

Wanted: Forensic Accountants
Research indicates that the financial crisis has increased the demand for forensic accountants.
AICPA CPA Insider

The Future of Forensic Accounting
Billings are on track to grow seven percent a year, but the industry will experience tougher competition and tighter margins.
CPA Trendlines

Enhance the Value of Your Practice
Firms that enhance their value will be better positioned for future growth, whether they strive to stay independent or seek merger and acquisition opportunities.
CPA Practice Management Forum

*Partnership Agreements: Legal Issues to Consider -- Continued
Key issues rarely addressed in CPA firm agreements.
The Marc Rosenberg Blog

Professional Conduct Standards: How Well Do You Know Them?
Test your knowledge of the constantly evolving AICPA Code of Professional Conduct with this ethics quiz.
Journal of Accountancy

For CPA Firms, It's Survival of the Fittest
What made your firm successful in the past may not necessarily be the same formula that will lead to success in the future.
RedZone, Play of the Month

Internship: A Success Story
How five Chicago firms worked together to create a valuable internship opportunity.
The Marc Rosenberg Blog

MACPA Offers a Variety of Resources for CPAs
An overview of the fall Professional Issues Updates from MACPA.
CPA Success

When to Let a Team Member Go
How do you decide it's finally time to ask one of your team members to leave?
ConvergenceCoaching

The Billable Hour Trap
Ed Kless discusses the idea of comparative advantage and how the billable hour can lay a trap for knowledge workers.
VeraSage Institute

Do You Provide Exceptional Customer Service?
Create loyal clients by exceeding their expectations.
Flowtivity

Use Upward Feedback to Learn From Your Employees
Equip your partners and managers with data they can use to improve their performance and show team members they really do listen.
Solutions for CPA Firm Leaders

Staff Development: The 80/20 Approach
Enhance your staff development efforts by focusing on your firm's rising stars.
ConvergenceCoaching

Is Your Firm Prepared for the Future?
Rita Keller takes a look at results of the 2012 PCPS Succession Survey.
Solutions for CPA Firm Leaders

A Bright Future for Accounting
Recent research reveals a promising outlook for the accounting industry.
Public Practice

Focus on Your Clients
Dustin Hostetler commends firms that have zeroed in on the importance of their clients.
Flowtivity

Resources and Events for Your Firm
Suggestions from Rita Keller on resources and other opportunities that would benefit your firm.
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.

  

*An Exit Plan for the Small Firm Owner
Nine steps to a successful succession plan.
Partner Insights

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