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Gary Shamis: Oct 13, 2022
Every firm wants a rainmaker: a supremely talented professional who’s the linchpin of revenue generation for the entire firm. When it comes to...
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Gary Shamis: Aug 29, 2022
It’s long been my view that the accounting profession is one primarily made up of followers. I don’t mean that in terms of leadership – there are...
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Gary Shamis: Jul 21, 2022
With the news that both Ernst & Young and Deloitte are actively exploring spinning off their advisory businesses, the accounting industry stands on...
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Gary Shamis: Jan 31, 2022
How to handle difficult conversations and know when to get involved. Addressing conflict as a managing partner and leading difficult discussions with...
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Gary Shamis: Jan 04, 2022
This is a question on many of our minds. As we face the reality of long-term remote and hybrid work arrangements, the facts are clear: Accounting...
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Gary Shamis: Dec 16, 2021
I remember one particular day during my 38 year tenure at my firm with great clarity. I drove into the parking lot and had an epiphany. Seeing all of...
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Gary Shamis: Nov 15, 2021
Reprinted with permission from Accounting Today. In the end, did our firms really need the Paycheck Protection Program federal grant/loan that we all...
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Gary Shamis: Sep 01, 2021
Firms are making efforts to invest in leadership training programs which inevitably experience a low ROI. After the first few attempts,...
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Gary Shamis: Jun 04, 2021
Building and executing a long-term strategic plan is the cornerstone of success for every firm. And yet, managing partners often fail to set aside...
