should you be the boss?
many cpas dream one day of owning their own firm. but are you cut out for the entrepreneurial life? are you any good at it? and how do you improve? if “yes” to any of the above, then congratulations! you … continued
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the power of charisma: yes, it can be learned
charisma effectively deployed can have electrifying results. according to richard wiseman, psychology professor at the university of hertfordshire, in england, you don’t need divine powers to be charismatic. he estimates that charisma is half inborn and half acquired, which means … continued
accelerating execution: three critical factors
do you need to slow down to go faster? in today’s world, it’s all about speed. faster companies have an average of 40 percent higher sales growth and 52 percent higher operating profit than slower companies, according to the new … continued
what kind of leader do you think you are?
hint: you’re probably wrong. a new study of cpa firm personnel finds “a significant disconnect” between the way leaders view themselves and the way their subordinates see them. according to regent university’s jamie early and john b. davenport, leadership behaviors … continued
six reasons you don’t want to be the boss
life changes when you move up the ranks. after years of coaching partners and partners-in-waiting, sam allred of upstream academy knows a thing or two about what it takes to succeed as you climb the executive ladder at an accounting … continued
three keys to transforming your accounting firm
clients pay for understanding, not just reports. by jason m. blumer, cpa, cfe the tagline of our firm is “numbers tell stories…” it’s a constant reminder of the purpose behind our industry and our firm. the numbers we deal with … continued
21 questions: how to start thinking about the future of your accounting firm
ric payne has a lot of answers. but, importantly, he also knows the right questions.
the ceo and chairman of principa, which provides management services to accounting firms worldwide, payne is famous for launching results accountants systems, the accountants’ bootcamp and the results accountants’ network.
today, the big question accountants should be asking themselves is: what is the vision i have for our firm 10 years from now?
in framing that vision, he says you need ask: read more →
three views into leadership for today’s multi-generational firm
firms are facing big challenges in understanding and inspiring staffers in today’s accounting offices…
too many accounting firms suffer for lack of skilled leaders, seven keys survey says
leadership and management skills are at a premium as we navigate through a recession and a period of unprecedented change. but are accounting firms and finance organizations prepared? the answer is: not all. a significant number of accountants are telling … continued
cpa compensation: what gets measured
hugh duffy: taking control of your own destiny [video]
accounting firms can get left behind of they just stand still. read more →
randy johnston: don’t forget the essentials [video]
two things smart firms do, no matter what. [jwplayer mediaid=”51967″] good advice from randy johnston, executive vice president of the hutchinson, kan.-based network management group inc. related: how to think about your ‘brand’ for the web age [video] randy johnston: … continued
six secrets of high-performing firms
sam allred says accounting firms that achieve above-average results can be measured by six key performance indicators. by rick telberg after almost two decades of uninterrupted growth, the great recession has created a time of reckoning for many accounting firms. battered … continued