You Need a New Recruiting and Hiring Leader
Who does the hiring at your firm? In CPA firms, at least in those under fifty people, the recruiting and hiring activities are usually assigned to one …
Accepting Delegation
In the CPA profession, we talk a lot about delegation. Usually, my conversation with partners is about how to get better at delegating. So many CPAs are very …
What You Should Do If You Are A Partner
Many young accountants working in public accounting have a strong desire to work their way up the ladder and become a partner someday. There are a few problems …
Positive Comments Help Move the Firm Forward
Inside every accounting firm there is a naysayer. It’s the person who denies, refuses, opposes, or is skeptical or cynical about almost everything. It is the …
Admitting New Partners
I recently read an article via Accounting Today titled, “Make your firm great again: Raise the bar for new partner admissions” by Dom Esposito. I agree …
The Competitive World of College Recruiting
Your winter interns will be arriving soon. I hope that you have attracted some bright, eager beginners. Many of the most successful firms now hire from their …
It’s The Time of Year to Plan Your 2017 Budget. What About CPE?
Whether you have a very large firm or a very small firm, how you spend your CPE (Continuing Professional Education) budget is something that takes thought and …
Clients Are Golden
In these times of focusing intently on the people we employ, never forget that you wouldn’t need your staff members if you didn’t have clients. I believe …
How to Tackle the Grapevine in Your Firm
Communication (or the lack thereof) in every organization is critical. It is especially important in the accounting world where we have populated our firms …