it’s just another form of reconciliation.
by ed mendlowitz
this service puts the accountant in the role of a mediator attempting to resolve conflicts.
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the accountant also serves as a facilitator to move things along to accomplish stated goals regarding financial issues.
who needs this service
we can mediate in divorces, partnership disputes and differences, parent-child financial squabbles, and a myriad of other situations.
why the accountant is suited to offer this service
accountants have the training, experience and trust to be effective mediators and facilitators.
introducing the client to the service
clients can be asked if there are any unresolved conflicts in their lives. this can lead to some interesting engagements.
there are a lot of tax and financial issues in prenuptial and marital separation discussions. most of the fighting is over money – not children’s custody or visitation.
finalizing the engagement
we charge individuals who are not regular clients for initial consultations. existing clients usually are not billed for initial exploratory meetings. at the point that it appears they will move forward, we then set a fixed price.
when we charge hourly fees in adversarial engagement, we have a four-hour minimum for meetings or appearances outside of our office. if preparation work is needed beforehand, and we are able to have a staff associate perform any of it, the billing will be at the associate’s rate, which is much lower.
one response to “how to offer conflict resolution”
john kosowsky
how do i get educated as a mediator and how does one market this service effectively?