7 Signs Your Accounting Firm Agreement Falls Short

Will it work and does it make sense?

By Steven E. Sacks
The NEW Fundamentals

Earlier I discussed that engaging in what is considered conflict avoidance can undo the progress a firm has made. This can be because of complacency, frustration, intimidation or a host of other issues.

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Some things are intuitively understood, but it’s those occasional sticky matters that tend to make situations unravel. Establishing and keeping agreements helps to avoid confrontation; the one typically arising from someone promising to do something in a timely and complete manner and within a specified budget. Even if the firm’s board casually agreed on a matter, something can go awry and threaten the direction of the firm.