{"id":85581,"date":"2021-07-20t00:00:45","date_gmt":"2021-07-20t04:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"\/\/www.g005e.com\/?p=85581"},"modified":"2022-12-22t00:42:25","modified_gmt":"2022-12-22t05:42:25","slug":"advice-for-millennial-managing-partners-of-smaller-firms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/\/www.g005e.com\/2021\/07\/20\/advice-for-millennial-managing-partners-of-smaller-firms\/","title":{"rendered":"top issues for millennial managing partners"},"content":{"rendered":"
<\/a>bonus: six ways to prepare for the role.<\/strong><\/p>\n by kristen rampe the next wave of cpa firm leaders is here, and millennials are already making the best of this role as leaders in smaller firms.<\/p>\n more: <\/b>44 hard-earned tips from new managing partners<\/a> | partner compensation: a potent weapon<\/a> | how long should it take to make partner?<\/a> | the managing partner\u2019s role in mergers<\/a> | five ways to evaluate partners<\/a> | manage partners with goal setting<\/a> to understand and share the perspective of this up-and-coming group, we interviewed eight millennials who are relatively new to the position of managing partner.<\/p>\n revenue for the firms averaged $2.3 million, with two equity partners and a total fte headcount of 15. some of their views on the role of the managing partner were traditional, while others were somewhat unconventional. this group is pioneering some interesting changes because they are less restrained by historical approaches. millennial managing partners\u2019 views on top responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n the managing partner job comes with many responsibilities. effectiveness in the role depends on how the managing partner prioritizes those responsibilities and delegates duties to others.<\/p>\n one managing partner said that a key part of his job is connecting with people: \u201cwe\u2019re with each other at the office more than we\u2019re with our families. a huge part of my role is to keep the peace, keep things positive and keep morale up.\u201d<\/p>\n the millennial managing partners are focusing on:<\/p>\n top issues our millennial managing partners face<\/strong><\/p>\n some of the top issues our millennial managing partners face are similar to those of the cpa industry as a group. others are different. the aicpa\u2019s pcps section surveys firms on top issues they are facing. here were the 2019 results for the 2-10 professionals group:<\/p>\n let\u2019s contrast this list to what our panel of millennial managing partners told us.<\/p>\n finding, retaining and developing staff.<\/strong> some new college graduates are showing up without knowing the basics, and not all fit with the firm’s culture and values.<\/p>\n seasonality and workload compression. <\/strong>one managing partner stated that one of her top issues is \u201cstaff feeling overwhelmed and exhausted during the busy season.\u201d<\/p>\n succession planning. <\/strong>it\u2019s no surprise that, due to their relatively young age, none of our millennial managing partners mentioned succession planning as a top issue. are they thinking about it? yes. it\u2019s just that the retirement of partners and the firm\u2019s exit strategy are issues that are far off in the future for them.<\/p>\n tax law changes and privacy\/security risks. <\/strong>these topics were not mentioned as a top concern by our panel.<\/p>\n our group of millennial managing partners cited a few other important issues that were not included in the aicpa list:<\/p>\n keeping current with technology.<\/strong> making the best use of it to create an efficient, accurate work product. this dovetails with a strong emphasis on processes, with technology playing a big role in the firm\u2019s efforts to streamline and organize.<\/p>\n updating processes.<\/strong> this topic was identified by our group as a top issue as well as a competitive advantage. to the extent that their firms have more efficient processes than other firms, they felt this gives them a competitive edge.<\/p>\n maintaining billing rates.<\/strong> keeping billing rates up and aligning value with billing to support profitability were very important to our group.<\/p>\n reducing the number of low-value, bad-fit clients. <\/strong>taking the time to weed out and decline to accept clients that aren\u2019t aligned with the firm\u2019s vision, values and profitability. the firms want to work with clients in their target markets who want services consistent with their expertise.<\/p>\n needing a firm administrator.<\/strong> the firms led by our millennial managing partners were smaller than those that normally hire a full-time firm administrator. nonetheless, this managing partner group was very much in touch with the need to keep themselves out of the weeds. they understand that having a firm administrator on board is a smart way to ease the burden on the managing partner.<\/p>\n unique programs of millennial managing partners<\/strong><\/p>\n some millennial managing partners are inheriting the business of another professional. others have started their own practices after gaining experience in the industry. managing partners from both groups are implementing unique programs to build their practice and attract and retain clients and staff alike. these differentiators give their firms a competitive edge. here are some of the top initiatives of our millennial managing partners.<\/p>\n client-related.<\/strong> millennial managing partners are finding ways to attract clients and streamline work processes.<\/p>\n partner- and staff-related. <\/strong>one managing partner, who created a partner bill of rights, said: \u201cwe have to agree on partner roles, responsibilities and expectations as well as a written system of accountability that identifies specific things for which we will hold each other accountable.\u201d<\/p>\n the hardest part of being a millennial managing partner<\/strong><\/p>\n the perspectives of millennial managing partners echo those of both more seasoned executives and younger leaders. here\u2019s what they said was the hardest part of being a managing partner.<\/p>\n our millennial managing partner group has people and places they turn to for guidance. most popular were other cpas, typically friends at larger or longer-established firms. these mentors are willing to help with everything from sharing new perspectives to providing a secondary review of client work. associations and state cpa societies also are sought out because they offer an excellent support network and resources for growing cpa practices. other managing partners cited leadership books, entrepreneurial business groups and consultants.<\/p>\n what future millennial managing partners can do today<\/strong><\/p>\n for cpa firm managers and partners who are eyeing the managing partner role, here are some ideas on how you can prepare now<\/strong> for this important future position:<\/p>\n subscribe to benchmarking sources. the rosenberg survey<\/a> was founded over 20 years ago and is a great resource.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n <\/a>
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