Possibilities For CPA Firm Management

Rita Keller is a nationally known CPA firm management consultant, speaker, author, mentor and blogger. She is a former shareholder and administrative partner in a successful, regional CPA firm and has over 30 years hands-on experience in CPA firm management, marketing, technology and administrative operations. She works with firms across the country focusing on people, partners and internal management issues.

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Feb
27
We have been hearing it from the AICPA, state societies, consultants, writers, etc. for many years now.
Feb
19
Recognition is a huge motivator. People do what feels good and avoid what feels bad. Simple, right?
Feb
11
The topic of review notes always amuses me.
Jan
30
Yes, they have a stigma attached to them. Tax accountants are quiet, conservative, introverted, boring and tic & tie numbers all day.Hey, you must be thinking something different than me!
Jan
17
If you are working inside a CPA firm you have probably heard of partner commitment statements. Consultants have been urging the use of such statements for years and most progressive, growing firms have them in place.
Jan
07
Attention firm administrators, HR professionals, marketing directors/coordinators, IT managers and especially managing partners – it’s time to look inward at your firm.
Dec
27
As 2012 draws to a close, I have a special message and challenge for all of my clients and friends in the CPA profession.
Dec
20
Now It Is Even More Important To Keep Your Top Talent Most of you managing an accounting firm are fully aware of the important responsibility of hiring and keeping good people. I like to use a 3-word description: HIRING, DEVELOPING and KEEPING Good People.
Dec
04
According to Patrick Lencioni, aut
Dec
04
Today's post could be meaningful to the younger crowd inside your CPA firm. If you are in the older crowd, it applies to you, too. Forward the link to this blog post to someone you mentor inside your own firm.

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