Recent Articles

How to Build a Better Blog

Michelle Golden

December 20, 2008 18:53

Recently published by Law.com is an article by C.C. Holland that I contributed to, along with a few other blog experts and practitioners. Though directed at attorneys, the info in the article is just as...Recently published by Law.com is an article by C.C. Holland that I contributed to, along with ...

How Do I Form a Working Marketing Plan?

Michelle Golden

December 16, 2008 20:18

A relatively inexperienced marketer, new to the firm, wrote recently with the following situation. Q. I recently interviewed my partners with a few key questions to begin developing a marketing plan for 2009. However, I'm...A relatively inexperienced marketer, new to the firm, wrote recently with ...

Accounting Association is Blogging

Michelle Golden

December 14, 2008 17:13

A new blog has emerged by the Exec Director/President of IGAF Worldwide, Kevin Mead, and it's called the Connected Accountant. Kevin's an interesting fellow. In addition to beign a Certified Association Exec (CAE), he is... A new blog has emerged by the Exec Director/President of IGAF Worldwide,...

What's the Diff...Between JPEG, TIFF & GIF?

Michelle Golden

December 14, 2008 16:52

Whether you only dabble in digital photo use and manipulation, or you are a seasoned desktop publisher, you're likely to learn some great info in these articles on Graphics and the Internet, by Grant Osborne....Whether you only dabble in digital photo use and manipulation, or you are a seasoned...

Please Stop Capitalizing "Firm"

Michelle Golden

December 09, 2008 19:16

You work in a firm, not a Firm. I think the reason accountants and lawyers excessively capitalize has to do with legal documents (contracts and engagement letters) you know, “This contract is between Smith, Evans...You work in a firm, not a Firm. I think the reason accountants and lawyers e...

Want $100 Savings for the AICPA PFP Conference, San Diego, in Jan?

Michelle Golden

December 09, 2008 15:41

As a speaker at the upcoming 2009 AICPA Advanced Personal Financial Planning Conference (January 19-21, 2009 at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront), I have the opportunity to provide you with a $100 friend-of-a-speaker discount on...As a speaker at the upcoming 2009 AICPA Advanced Personal Financial...

My Twitter Experience and Some Twittequette

Michelle Golden

December 08, 2008 04:06

I'm pretty new to Twitter (@goldenm) and I don't spend a ton of time on it. But I felt compelled to check it out and see what the buzz is about. Would there be value... I'm pretty new to Twitter (@goldenm) and I don't spend a ton of time on it. But I felt compelled to check it out and see what the b...

Most Fun Thanksgiving Card!

Michelle Golden

November 25, 2008 23:16

Just received this fantastic card from an accounting firm, KOS (Kessler Orlean Silver) in the Chicago area I love how they show they don't take themselves too seriously. The three hunters are the retired/semi-retired partners...Just received this fantastic card from an accounting firm, KOS (Kessler...

Top 100 Firm (and Others) Prove Value Pricing Skeptics Wrong

Michelle Golden

November 23, 2008 04:22

For all the professionals who say that firms will never trash timesheets and move to value pricing, guess what? You can no longer say that. Four anomaly CPA firms who have proven you wrong are...For all the professionals who say that firms will never trash timesheets and move to value pricing,...