The accounting landscape has to overcome various challenges, from technology integration to cybersecurity, accounting businesses must remain agile to thrive. However, many hurdles have simpler solutions than might appear at first glance. Here’s a breakdown of four...
Team Leadership
Updates on team management including engagement and coaching strategies
Observations about succession in accounting firms
by Rob Pillans | Feb 20, 2024 | Team Leadership
Succession could be defined as the process by which the current owner/s of a firm transition and handover ownership to new owner/s. When I say handover I don’t mean for free! The usual situation will be a sale of equity to new owners. Those owners could be inside the...
Upcoming Manager Development Program
by Rob Pillans | Jan 23, 2024 | Team Leadership
Upcoming Manager Development Program Planet Consulting | Rob Pillans Brisbane | Sydney | Melbourne February to April 2024 Here at For Accountants we are big believers in learning for life and the value of different approaches to skill building. We support the...
How to protect your workforce from poaching
by Bronwyn Smith | Jan 22, 2024 | Team Leadership
With the skills shortage in Australia brewing for a number of years, it’s now reached boiling point with an increase in staff poaching within the mid-tier sector. The Australian Financial Review reports poaching is on the rise and this is bad news for mid-tier firms....
The Rise of Remote Work – Crafting Effective Virtual Teams
by Boobalan MAdhavan | Jan 21, 2024 | Practice Management, Team Leadership
The concept of remote work is not just a trend but, it has gained the status to become a staple of corporate culture in the modern business world. This evolution, particularly highlighted in the years leading up to 2024, has not only redefined where we work but also...
Navigating the Challenges of Solo Practice: Key Strategies for Growth and Success
by Dale Crosby | Jan 3, 2024 | Business Services, Client Management, Practice Management, Professional Development, Team Leadership, Technology
Sole practitioners in public practice are a unique breed. They are accountants, entrepreneurs, and managers all rolled into one. However, with this versatility comes significant challenges, especially when they look to grow their firms. Understanding these challenges...
Bridging the Holiday Season Gap: The Strategic Hiring of Contractors
by Boobalan MAdhavan | Dec 5, 2023 | Practice Management, Team Leadership
The holiday season, with its festive spirit and celebratory mood, also brings unique challenges for financial business leaders including Chief Financial Officers (CFOs). One pressing concern is covering the staffing gaps that inevitably rise due to year-end...