3 critical components of success.
By Domenick J. Esposito
8 Steps to Great
“Growth is never by mere chance; it is the result of forces working together.”
– James Cash Penney
Founder, JCPenney
Your firm is a business and the vehicle for generating wealth for you and your partners. You need to operate it with strict governance processes, a system of accountability and a firm economic foundation.
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Balance sheets, usually funded by partner capital and a line of credit for seasonal working capital needs, need to be strong to protect your CPA firm from the loss of a senior partner, loss of a marquee client or just an overall poor economy that results in tepid growth for clients and therefore a reduced appetite for professional services.