Obstacles to Going Paperless

Interviews of practitioners and consultants revealed these hurdles to implementing document management systems....more

If You Want to Implement Value Pricing, Put Someone in Charge of It

A graphic depiction of the pricing process as it should be....more

The Future of Auditor Independence

Auditor independence was profoundly affected by the elimination of the ethical restraints on marketing in the 1970s....more

If You are Trying to Satisfy Your Clients, Forget About It

From The Sales Bible, Knock Your Socks Off Selling, and Customer Satisfaction is Worthless, Customer Loyalty is Priceless....more

Detecting Fraud Requires Special Interviewing Skills

Your success in discovering fraud will be enhanced if you know what kind of fraud is likely to occur....more

So What is a CPA Firm’s Brand?

Branding should focus on clients’ perceptions of the value you provide....more

How to Tie Compensation to Strategic Plans

A practical example of how to align compensation with the firm’s strategic plan....more

Manage Better for Better Earnings

Better management means training staff to be accountable....more

Valuing Small and Large CPA Practices

The value of an accounting practice depends on many variables....more