When to change the partner compensation plan
Allan Koltin, CPA, CGMA, CEO of Koltin Consulting Group, discusses ways to determine when to redesign compensation formulas for firm partners.
Human capital
Women’s initiatives: A step-by-step plan
The AICPA Women’s Initiatives Executive Committee’s three-year pilot program helped firms discover the most effective methods for empowering women in the workplace.
Ensuring partner compensation is in line
Allan Koltin, CPA, CGMA, CEO of Koltin Consulting Group, outlines ways to know when your partner compensation is balanced correctly.
12 US cities where accountants draw higher pay
Two new salary guides show higher pay benchmarks for accountants in several locations in California and the Northeast.
Three best practices for partner compensation
Allan Koltin, CPA, CGMA, CEO of Koltin Consulting Group, discusses effective approaches to compensating partners.
Unhappy in your work? Tell someone!
This column explores six strategies employees can use to drive an honest dialogue about their satisfaction and increase their chances of remaining with their firm.
Three steps for transferring ownership
Jennifer Wilson, a partner and co-founder of ConvergenceCoaching LLC, discusses best practices for transferring ownership from one generation to another.
Factors keeping top talent on board
Jennifer Wilson, a partner and co-founder of ConvergenceCoaching LLC, discusses reasons why bright, talented employees stay at their firms.
Three keys to retiring with grace
Jennifer Wilson, a partner and co-founder of ConvergenceCoaching LLC, discusses strategies for paving the way to a smooth retirement.
How to motivate and retain talent
Jacquelyn H. Tracy, CPA, CGMA, a founding partner with Mandel & Tracy LLC, discusses recruitment mistakes and ways to retain talent through motivation.
How to be more engaged at work
This article offers tips on getting out of a workplace slump.
Reasons top talent doesn’t leave
Jacquelyn H. Tracy, CPA, CGMA, a founding partner with Mandel & Tracy LLC, discusses the reasons top talent stays at firms, and why they leave.
9 requests from your future leaders
This article explores the behavior and firm changes Next Gen leaders want.
Low-cost strategies to retain talent
Jacquelyn H. Tracy, CPA, CGMA, a founding partner with Mandel & Tracy LLC, gives examples of low-to-mid cost employment perks that show appreciation for your team’s hard work.
How to recruit the best job candidates
Understanding candidates’ motivations and carefully crafting job descriptions can give employers an advantage in recruiting, says Sarah Dobek, the founder and president of Inovautus Consulting.
Use inclusion to make your firm stronger
This article offers organizations and CPAs tips for handling unconscious biases to help develop a more inclusive atmosphere.
4 skills accountants need to succeed in a tech-enabled future
New duties will require plenty of understanding and good communication.
How to make women’s initiatives more successful
Nancy Droesch, CPA, co-founder of WILLO LLC, explains what employers can do to make their women’s initiatives stronger and more successful.
Customizing talent development
Walter & Shuffain PC, a fast-growing firm in Boston, has fashioned a leadership development program to prepare its most promising people to advance.
Giving employees skin in the game
Educating employees in a fun way about profitability paid dividends for one CFO and her company.
