System vs. System: Partner Compensation Best Practices

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BONUS LISTS: 12 allocation systems and 22 intangible performance attributes.

By Marc Rosenberg
CPA Firm Retreats

“If people are concerned about their absolute level of compensation, then they can be satisfied. However, if their focus is on relative standing, then they can never be satisfied.” – Andrew Grove, Former Chairman of Intel

You’ve decided you’re going to discuss partner compensation at your next retreat, then you’ll need to start with some warm-up materials.

Begin with this partner compensation best practices13-point checklist: