the pace will only accelerate. by rick telberg if you thought the pace of shakeout and consolidation among accounting firms couldn’t get any more frenzied, then just wait ’til next year. when all the deals are tallied, the year could … continued
what you need to know to get things done. gary boomer of boomer consulting explains in this extended, 7-minute interview how good plans can go awry in today’s accounting firm. boomer’s talking points: most partners like to hold others accountable, … continued
the answer may mean the difference between success and failure. fortunately kevin robert, cch wolters kluwer ceo, sees an increasing number of firms taking a strategic, disciplined approach to managing their practices. [youtube]19mlzmx1i5m[/youtube] “i see more firms running more like … continued
at aronson & co., lisa cines says technology is reshaping workflows, roles, responsibilities, and how cpas form and maintain professional relationships. by rick telberg if you’re looking for clues to the future, ask lisa cines. until last june, lisa cines … continued
learn the secrets of the top-earning cpas and highest-grossing accounting firms. by rick telberg from the ipad to the cloud, new technologies are changing the way we live and the way cpas work. indeed, a new technology model is emerging … continued
cpas brainwash themselves. here’s how to fight back and finish strong. by jason m. blumer thriveal +cpa network i hear it all too often from the old guard retiring: “i’m worn out,” or “we are merging because we don’t have … continued
firms must act decisively or lose opportunities.
by joel sinkin and terrence putney
we work with hundreds of cpa firms across the country primarily assisting them with m & a of their firms. firms that are successful with using m & a as a strategy to grow have to be agile and open to change. one of our mantras is if you want to stay the same, we can’t help you.
the characteristics of the firms we work with that are the most successful are found in their leadership. the most agile firms have strong leaders that are able and willing to make informed decisions quickly. firms that cannot make decisions quickly find that m & a opportunities pass them by.
strong leadership is derived from several things, including: read more →
what little league umpires can teach us about succeeding in today’s competitive market.
to thrive in today’s tough and fast-changing market, accounting firms must become more agile and adaptable than ever before. but what are the characteristics of an agile, adaptable, quick-learning cpa firm? and how do you get that way?
marc rosenberg
the rosenberg associates
my initial, somewhat amusing (probably just to me) thought was the credo for little league umpires (who in many communities are 14-18 years old):
be mobile.
be assertive.
be loud
it may have more relevance to what follows than either of us might initially think.
it’s really about change management. in today’s uncertain market, accounting firms must be especially agile and adaptable to survive. they must be real “learning organizations.” but what are the characteristics of an agile, adaptable, quick-learning cpa firm? and how do … continued
try one today; see what happens. by lisa tierney would you be interested in motivating the members of your organization to change in a way that would encourage them to take ownership of their role and show responsibility for the … continued
kirkland albrecht & fredrickson battles a bruising recession. by rick telberg by the time you read this, ken kirkland will be packing for a trip to the india beach resort of thiruvananthapuram as the newly named international chairman of the … continued
how to take control of your job, help your firm and thrive in adversity.
in “the five big trends pinching cpa profits,” steve erickson explains how “the great recession” is hurting clients, while both reducing revenues for firms and raising costs. here, he lists six strategies for professional success.
steve erickson
www.steveericksonllc.com
the good news from “the great recession” is that there will be an ever increasing need for certified public accountants in the future.
as the economy picks up there should be many opportunities for growth. there are many ways you can assist your firm during this time of change and uncertainty.
remember when it used to be about a staff shortage?
but when we asked john r. ezell, the veteran accounting firm mergers and acquisitions broker, about key trends for local firms, this is what he said:
john r. ezell, cpa
prohorizons network, inc
there is still a lot of uncertainty in the economy right now.
access to clients is the number one driver behind most of the merger and acquisition activity we are seeing. a broader client base means greater client diversity which translates to more stability for an accounting firm.