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\"\"<\/a>don\u2019t just go through the motions.<\/strong><\/p>\n

by steven e. sacks<\/i>
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cpa firms that seek to position themselves for the future must be brutally honest and self-aware. they might normally start with a top-down or bottom-up analysis of their operations. one tool that has been around forever is the swot analysis.<\/p>\n

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swot stands for strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. there are benefits to this tool because it serves as a motivator to examine a situation (e.g., operational, cultural, financial), assess core competencies and capabilities, identify the need to (and key drivers of) change and enable \u2013 if conducted correctly \u2013 an organizational cross-section of input and insight.
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\nthere can be, however, a downside for a firm in conducting a swot analysis. depending on what issue(s) your firm faces, this tool may not work if your organization<\/p>\n