13 Steps in Succession Planning

3 businessmen looking down at a giant red jigsaw puzzle piecePlus 20 questions for introducing the topic at a retreat.

By Marc Rosenberg
CPA Firm Retreats

The best succession planning takes a step-by-step approach.

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1. Strategic planning: What do we want the firm to look like in 5-10 years?