Plus 6 aspects of a good succession plan.
By Marc Rosenberg
CPA Firm Retreats
What is succession planning?
Most of us think of succession planning as a process for identifying and developing people with the potential to fill key leadership positions.
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There is no question that leadership development is the most important part of succession planning. But at CPA firms, much more is necessary. A successful succession plan requires: