Best Practices for Client Transition

Man watching handshake between two womenImproper transitions can lead to reduced retirement benefits.

By Bill Reeb and Dominic Cingoranelli
CPA Trendlines / Succession Institute

When a partner is retiring, there is a transition process that we recommend. Let’s break it down into a few simple steps:

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