the problem is not a lack of theories, tools, or programs. the problem is execution. in research for his recent book, execution revolution, author gary harpst discovered: an astounding 90% of well-formulated strategies fail due to poor execution! only 5% … continued
join the new survey here, get the top-line results. a smartphone — like a blackberry, iphone, or palm — handles more than just phone calls. accounting firms are finding that a well-managed mobile strategy adds competitive advantage, improves client service … continued
smartphones are proving to be a key ingredient for cpa success in today’s mobile world. but how do you manage the technology for maximum productivity and competitive advantage? we expect to get the answers in our new research project, “accounting … continued
how does your firm measure up?
after using many different varieties of opinion survey, the gallup organization came to the conclusion a few years ago that the responses to just 12 questions can show why one organization, division, department or any other managerial unit is happier and more profitable than another.
on a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being “no, or rarely,” and 5 being “yes, mostly,” how would you score? read more →
busy season this year comes amidst the worst economic crash in a generation. how are cpas handling it? actually, not too badly. at least not yet. true, the economy remains the biggest worry, and collections could become an issue. but … continued
how big a problem will it be? leave a comment, then join the survey; get the answers. by rick telberg/at large the economic crash is taking its toll on cpas this busy season, with clients running late, coming in disorganized … continued
one in three cpas is thinking about printers. are you? by rick telberg but do you need just a printer? do you also need a scanner? fax machine? photocopier? the answer is probably, yes. so you’re looking for an mfp … continued
the question today isn’t: “when are you going paperless?” now it’s: “why haven’t you already?” the new study by roman kepczyck (pictured) for the association for accounting administration shows that vast majorities of cpa firms have already gone paperless. the … continued
even in a recession, hiring never stops. and especially in a recession, it’s never more important to get it right. here are seven tips from the oklahoma society of cpas: 1 – welcome new employees before their official start date. … continued
cpas list goals for 2009 – both personal and professional. comment here: what are your new year resolutions? by rick telberg/at large accountants the world over seem to be breathing a sigh of relief that 2008 is finally over. they’re … continued
how a solo cpa finds success and happiness working from home.
by rick telberg
with past recessions as a guide, it’s easy to predict that more cpas will be working harder and longer in 2009. and many of those work-hours will be spent at home or on the go.
whether you’re climbing the corporate ladder or launching your own practice (or both), you’ll need to know how people succeed at it.
so it’s worth checking in with veteran soloist, harry c. ballman, mba, cpa/pfs. ballman has been soloing since leaving the big eight in 1978. ballman is a past president of the washington, d.c., cpa society and currently an elected member of the governing aicpa council.
here are ballman’s suggestions for going it alone: read more →
they work for one of the nation’s leading cpa firms. now put them to work for you. by rick telberg at large heading into the worst economic crisis in a generation, cpas and cpa firms are being tested to provide … continued
sally glick, chief marketing officer and growth strategist at sobel & co. cpas in livingston, n.j., has been named the first woman principal of the firm. so we asked her… 1. what are the key challenges and opportunities facing cpa … continued