\u201cbold and courageous describes jody padar\u2019s many powerful ideas that all cpa firm leaders must now embrace to build significant and iconic organizations that attract great clients, great employees and great partners. with this book, jody changes your thinking and gives you the technological processes and culture changing actions to create a fun, productive, enviable and very profitable organization. the most fatal mistake would be for you and your partners to not reread from success to significance numerous times to internalize its raw power, honesty, and magic.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u2013 tony batman, chairman and ceo, 1st<\/sup> global research & consulting<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
\u201cforget everything you have heard about the future of accounting and read this book. i wish i had this book three years ago instead of having to work all this out myself. jody padar is bold in telling us what needs to change, but she has done it, so we should listen. this is a must read, very seriously.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u2013 david boyar, chief executive officer, sequel cfo<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
\u201cjody does an admirable job of challenging many of the legacy beliefs and processes that limit cpa firms\u2019 ability to be truly innovative today. if you intentionally look for things to challenge your present beliefs, you can\u2019t read this book without finding a nugget or two to #beevenbetter.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u2013 joey havens, cpa, cgma, executive partner, horne llp<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
\u201cyou might have heard the saying, \u2018what got us here, won\u2019t get us there.\u2019 this could not be more true than today. we are truly in the midst of a strategic inflection point in this profession driven by the hard trends of exponential technologies and demographics. what is needed is a way to see though this fog of uncertainty and ways to leverage the exciting opportunities ahead of us. jody padar has been on the edge of this movement and this book offers a roadmap to help you see the exciting possibilities and dare i say \u2018anticipate\u2019 an exciting future for your firm. #futureready”<\/p>\n
-tom hood, cpa, citp, cgma and ceo of the maryland association of cpas and the business learning institute<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
\u201cjody is correct when she implores: \u2018cpas, it’s up to you to lead in your firms.\u2019 to become a viable firm in the future will require a new type of leadership. it’s no longer a matter of managing hourly billing rates, chargeable hours, and realization percentages. instead, cpa leaders must develop a new mindset and skills in strategic thinking, disruption, innovation, digital transformation, talent development, and customer intimacy. from success to significance jump-starts the conversation and provides a helpful roadmap for the cpa who wants to thrive, not just survive, in this rapidly changing marketplace.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u2013 jon lokhorst, ceo, lokhorst consulting llc<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
\u201cthe idea of an agile accounting firm is both surprising and ingenious. that jody\u2019s using what she\u2019s learned from engaging with companies in silicon valley to rethink the business of accounting is as exciting to me as it is obvious to her.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u2013 james helms, vice president, design intuit<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
\u201cthis book, in my opinion, is required reading for everyone that runs an accounting practice or wants to run one, or who is a user of accounting services. it is actually three books with one title and under one cover. it is a book on client services and engagement management; a book on managing staff with self-empowerment; and an unbelievably great book on it resources available to accounting firms and for their clients\u2014unbelievably great! there are many threads throughout the book\u2014many of which jody is known for\u2014that provide great guidance, advice, and insights on the \u2018new way\u2019 of delivering client services. some of her ideas are radical, but not to her and hundreds of firms that are already using these methods, and is a must read, if for no other reason than to gain an understanding of a new model of client engagement, transferring value, and pricing services. clients should read it to get a glimpse of the essence of how they can benefit from their collaboration with their accounting firms. jody did good and i highly recommend this book.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u2013 edward mendlowitz, cpa, partner, withumsmith+brown, pc<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
\u201cjody powerfully reminds us that cpa firms of today cannot meet the complex and demanding needs of their customers tomorrow unless they challenge themselves to break free of their status quo. in this powerful follow up to her first book, jody continues what makes her so admirable: she challenges us to become radical: to think differently, act differently, serve differently, and grow differently. in this book, jody gives cpa firms a must-read roadmap for developing the firm of the future, whether you are reengineering a multi-generational firm or beginning a start-up, whether you are a sole practitioner or part of a multi-hundred partner team. read this book, you and your firm will be better for it!\u201d<\/p>\n
\u2013 david knoch, president, 1st<\/sup> global research & consulting<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
“the accounting profession is changing at an astronomical pace, and jody padar is in the engine room. this book is a must for any accountant that wants to lead their firm into the 21st century.”<\/p>\n
\u2013 chris hooper, ceo, accodex<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
\u201cthe most important thing i am reminded of every time i talk to jody or read her books is to never stay still, to always keep moving forward. that as good as today is, there is never a doubt that we have the power to make a better tomorrow\u2014if we take action.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u2013 nate biddick, assistant vice president, consulting, ?1st global<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
\u201cin her first book, jody introduced the radical cpa. in this second, book, she shows us how to put the radical in cpa. she gives us five basic tenets to future-proof our firms, and gives us the visions and tools to be truly radical.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u2013 frank stitely, cpa, cva, managing member, partner, stitely & karstetter, pllc<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
\u201cjody is a very forward-thinking person. she was among those ahead of the curve in recognizing that we are way past the days where the numbers being \u201cright\u201d is enough. people today crave insight from those numbers. through today\u2019s (and tomorrow\u2019s) technological innovations, cpas are better positioned than ever to turn those numbers into actionable tasks for your clients. in jody, you could not find a better mentor to help you realize how to use technology in a way that brings real value, to both your firm and your clients. jody was cloud before cloud was cool!\u201d<\/p>\n
\u2013 ronald thomas, sr. trainer, learning & development, sage<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
\u201cinnovation is not a part of anyone\u2019s job description in most cpa firms, but it should be part of regular firm operations with jody\u2019s concept of every day innovation. it doesn\u2019t matter the size of your firm; this book provides solid advice and insightful examples to show how you can work to innovate and improve every <\/em>aspect of your business. if you are brave enough to be radical and lead your firm into its next evolution, start with this book.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2013 katie tolin, president, cpa growth guides<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n