signals, sparks and strategies.
by marc rosenberg
how to bring in new partners
why would a cpa firm ever want to make someone a partner in the first place? why would it want to share profits with more people?
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the short answer is that it must be beneficial to both the firm and the new partner. a win-win, as the saying goes.
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don’t forget to add what they could make.
by marc rosenberg
how to bring in new partners
accounting firms worldwide are dealing with an enormously difficult challenge today – one that has topped every firm’s list of critical issues since the turn of the century and will continue to be a high priority for years to come. the vast majority of firms struggle with it. failure to solve it causes hundreds of firms to merge out of existence every year.
more: what prospective partners should ask their firm | what new partners should know about buyouts | comp: what new partners don’t know
the “it” is, of course, succession planning, with difficulties rooted in a perfect storm of causes: read more →
if your people matter, show it.
by marc rosenberg
cpa firm mergers: your complete guide
when a cpa firm acquires or merges in a smaller firm, it is common for the seller’s staff to be employed by the buyer.
more: cherry-pick your merger partner | 34 steps to implement a merger | m&a: the six types of due diligence | why solo cpas need pcas | where mergers go wrong
in this situation, there are two very important documents to be executed between the buyer and the seller’s staff:
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it’s time to be realistic.
by marc rosenberg
cpa firm mergers: your complete guide
an aging seller who has no successors on staff has four possible exit strategies:
1. persist in eternally searching for smaller firms with bright young owners to merge in and eventually take over the firm. but ask yourself: why in the world would a young, successful firm want to merge with a firm that’s older than dirt? besides, every firm in the country wants to merge in a talented young firm. the competition is formidable.
more: cherry-pick your merger partner | 34 steps to implement a merger | where mergers go wrong | what your merger letter of intent needs | 61 things buyers should explore with sellers | thirteen ways to woo potential firm buyers | one times fees isn’t the only way
2. continue the endless search for that young manager at a bigger firm who is disenchanted working at such a large firm and would jump at the opportunity to become a partner at your firm. ask yourself: why in the world would such a manager want to work for a small firm of old guys instead of joining a more vital, sophisticated firm with much more to offer?
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anybody? anybody? bueller? please?
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as if the general and long-term shortage of accountants isn’t bad enough, now we’re seeing a widespread reluctance to take the final step in an accounting career, the step into partnership.
more: outlook 2023: compensation gets creative | what new leaders want in ownership | getting partners to accept a new pricing philosophy | survey results: partners rejoice on surging fee growth | headcounts grow 5%; pay rates surge at 7% pace | fourteen rules for lateral partner hires
this is serious. according to the 2022 rosenberg survey, a quarter of all partners are over the age of 60 and either near or past many mandatory retirement ages. many have sold their equity yet continue to work just to help their own firms grapple with personnel shortages.
but nobody works forever.
firms competing in the buyers’ market need to put on some polish.
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the rosenberg map survey: national study of cpa firm statistics
the accounting industry is seeing an upswing in mergers and acquisitions after a slowdown during the pandemic confusion.
more: why solo cpas need pcas | where mergers go wrong | what your merger letter of intent needs | 61 things buyers should explore with sellers | thirteen ways to woo potential firm buyers | one times fees isn’t the only way | four reasons to fear a merger
the reasons, according to consultants quoted in the 2022 rosenberg survey, are several:
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it’s ok to walk away.
by marc rosenberg
cpa firm mergers: your complete guide
for anything really important in your life, do you opt for the first choice that comes your way? did you marry the first person you had a crush on? how many jobs did you accept without checking out other opportunities? when looking to hire someone, did you interview only one person? do you make an investment without considering alternatives? i trust the answer to all of these is a resounding no.
more: 34 steps to implement a merger | m&a: the six types of due diligence | twelve tips for negotiating mergers | buying a solo | why merging in smaller firms is fabulous | 13 reasons to merge up | thinking merger? first ask why.
the same advice applies to mergers, whether you are a buyer or a seller. the more firms you talk to and negotiate with, the more expertise you acquire with the merger process. as the saying goes, “information is king.” more knowledge, information and experience are always better than less.
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your staff will be much more comfortable.
by marc rosenberg
cpa firm mergers: your complete guide
most firms find that it takes three to four years to fully implement a merger. but during the first few months after the merger’s effective date, there are quite a few administrative and procedural issues that need to be attended to immediately.
more: m&a: the six types of due diligence | why solo cpas need pcas | mergers: one stage or two?
most firms try to get as much of a head start as possible before the effective date.
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