5 Reasons Accounting Firm Leaders Fail

Confused figure sitting at base of signpost with three directional arrowsNip these in the bud as soon as you see them.

By August J. Aquila
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Several years ago there was an interesting article in Fortune magazine. It dealt with the topic of why CEOs fail.

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For example, “Chainsaw Al” Dunlap was let go by Sunbeam after two years of years of dismal performance and questionable conduct. What do CPA firm managing partners have to learn from corporate America?