what really makes cpa firms profitable?
the complete guide to maximizing margins, earnings, and net income new! expanded. updated. the second edition! by marc rosenberg, cpa, with kristen rampe, cpa based on experiences with more than…
the complete guide to maximizing margins, earnings, and net income new! expanded. updated. the second edition! by marc rosenberg, cpa, with kristen rampe, cpa based on experiences with more than…
by marc rosenberg
how to bring in new partners
there are two components to the value of a cpa firm: capital and goodwill, the latter of which is often stated as a percentage of the firm’s annual revenue. capital is on the balance sheet; goodwill is not.
more: why buying into a firm is such a great investment | four philosophies for managing a cpa firm | public accounting as a business, 101 | 16 steps to creating a partnership path | six ways new partners differ from managers | the four essentials for every new partner | tell potential partners what it takes
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here’s a crash course in cpa firm business valuations. assume a firm with annual revenue of $10 million. most firms have accrual basis capital of roughly 20 percent of their revenues, consisting mostly of wip and a/r. if we value the goodwill at 100 percent of revenue (this used to be so common it was automatic; today it is still common but much less so), the total value of the firm is $12 million: $2 million of capital and $10 million of goodwill.
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caution: don’t get hung up on ownership percentage.
by marc rosenberg
how to bring in new partners
accepting a partnership invitation offers two terrific, lifetime benefits to new partners that for most people cannot possibly be matched in any other career pursuit.
more: four philosophies for managing a cpa firm | how partner and staff actions impact profits | nuts and bolts of mentoring staff | nine ways to measure staff performance on the path to partner | sixteen duties of a partner
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if they don’t see this and agree with it, then perhaps it would be unwise for them to accept the partnership offer.
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bonuses: org charts for small, medium and large firms, plus 25 best practices.
by marc rosenberg
how to bring in new partners
when we discuss how cpa firms are managed, there are two kinds of firms.
more: how partner and staff actions impact profits | the business side of cpa firms | it shouldn’t take so long to make partner | three types of skills you need to become a partner | seventeen basic expectations of partners | nine ways to woo a prospective partner
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the first kind of firm argues that there is not much that needs to be managed at a cpa firm. these cynics might say, “come on. running a cpa firm isn’t rocket science. you hang out your shingle. you get clients. you hire staff. you do the work. bill and collect. what needs to be managed?”
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six specific examples, plus benchmarking norms.
by marc rosenberg
how to bring in new partners
these four metrics are key to any analysis of cpa firm profitability.
more: the business side of cpa firms | public accounting as a business, 101 | 16 steps to creating a partnership path | six ways new partners differ from managers | the four essentials for every new partner
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on average, partners do 10-15 percent of all work performed for clients; the remaining 85-90 percent is performed by staff under the partners’ supervision. the higher the percentage of client work the partners perform, the harder it is for them to find the time to build their client base and help the firm achieve a high fees-per-partner ratio. to manage a large client base properly, partners need to delegate as much of the client work as possible to staff.
four ways to increase revenue. four reasons that employees should care.
by marc rosenberg
how to bring in new partners
future cpa firm leaders must have an understanding of how their firm operates as a business, including how it makes money and what holds back profitability. with this knowledge, team members will make better decisions about how they spend their time and perform their work.
more: public accounting as a business, 101 | nuts and bolts of mentoring staff | nine ways to measure staff performance on the path to partner | sixteen duties of a partner | five people to keep out of partnership
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all businesses have economic structures unique to their industries:
the typical cpa firm is a low-volume, high-priced business, with a relatively high profit margin (generally 30-45 percent of revenue).
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by marc rosenberg
how to bring in new partners
“engaging your employees – involving them in the business – can drive revenue growth. an educated workforce can also make better decisions, work more efficiently and seize opportunities faster. teaching your employees to be smart businesspeople can be a big investment, but it’s one that can have a significant return.” – keith lamb, inc. magazine
more: nuts and bolts of mentoring staff | it shouldn’t take so long to make partner | three types of skills you need to become a partner | seventeen basic expectations of partners
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personnel in any organization, from widget manufacturers to hospitals to baseball teams to charities, work with more enthusiasm and commitment when they genuinely feel part of the organization. when people understand how they fit into the overall scheme and what their role is and grasp the essentials of how the organization operates, they produce higher quality work and are more energized. cpa firms are no exception to this rule.
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four keys to being a great mentor. ten skill areas to develop. eight training best practices.
by marc rosenberg
how to bring in new partners
firms have two levels of expectations of new partners. many firms aren’t consciously aware of these alternatives, but they exist nonetheless, and they are quite different from each other.
more: it shouldn’t take so long to make partner | 16 steps to creating a partnership path | six ways new partners differ from managers | the four essentials for every new partner | tell potential partners what it takes
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expectation 1: the new partner is qualified for the job.
new partners must drive the firm by