{"id":123561,"date":"2024-04-21t11:55:12","date_gmt":"2024-04-21t15:55:12","guid":{"rendered":"\/\/www.g005e.com\/?p=123561"},"modified":"2024-08-29t23:53:27","modified_gmt":"2024-08-30t03:53:27","slug":"dodge-the-four-curses-of-a-production-orientation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/\/www.g005e.com\/2024\/04\/21\/dodge-the-four-curses-of-a-production-orientation\/","title":{"rendered":"dodge the four curses of a production orientation"},"content":{"rendered":"
<\/strong><\/p>\n bonus: an illustration using two firms, one oriented to both production and marketing.<\/strong><\/p>\n by august j. aquila<\/i> an emphasis on production (billable hours) can have negative consequences for an accounting firm. an emphasis on billable hours causes professionals to focus on internal measurements, i.e., the number of hours charged to a client, and not external measurements such as client satisfaction.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n it also emphasizes the technical aspect of accounting work and keeps professionals from developing a marketing mindset. let\u2019s look at the four negative consequences of a production orientation. second, billable hours focus on individual performance rather than on teamwork and cooperation. this emphasis may inhibit cross-selling and may even push someone who is not the best qualified person to perform a service for the client. the results of such a scenario include a dissatisfied client, a potential write-off and possibly a lost client or lawsuit.<\/p>\n third, an emphasis on billable hours encourages accountants to drift into services for which they can bill more time but not necessarily at a higher billing rate. these services may not fit the strategic direction of the firm or may not be consistent with your growth or profitability goals. for example, john has certain interests and skills in nonprofit organizations. the firm has decided that it does not want to take any engagements in this area unless the realization is at least 80 percent. john continues to go after this work. he does reach his billable hour goal, but the overrealization is less than 60 percent. the firm feels that john has wasted his time and ultimately reduces his draw. thus, he becomes further discouraged and the firm\u2019s profitability suffers. both john and the firm lose in this situation.<\/p>\n for clarification, here\u2019s an example: we have two partners in two firms, and both have the same talents and skills. firm a is production-oriented and firm b places equal importance on both production and marketing to bring in new business. in firm a, the partner\u2019s compensation is based 50 percent on billable hours. in firm b, both marketing and production factor into the compensation formula. at the end of the year, each partner reports on his results. here is how they look:<\/p>\n partner in firm a<\/strong><\/p>\n 1,100 billable hours at $400 per hour. marketing hours: zero. management hours: zero. maximum value to the firm is $440,000, depending on realization and cash collected.<\/p>\n partner in firm b<\/strong><\/p>\n 900 billable hours at $400 per hour. new business brought in: $150,000. management hours valued at $200 per hour times 100 hours: $20,000. maximum value to the firm, depending on realization and cash collected,<\/p>\n
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