5 steps for evaluating whether to become a partner
December 13, 2023
By Sarah Ovaska
Partnership has long been seen as the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow in public accounting — the payoff for all the dedication and determination CPAs put in on their way to the top.
But the path to partnership is a journey. There are forks in the road, signs that must be read, roadblocks and detours that must be negotiated. Navigating the journey can be overwhelming, but having a clear vision for yourself can help you see the direction you should take.
So, how can accountants determine if the partner track they are on is right for them? This article offers five nuggets of advice from three CPAs, two who recently made partner and one still striving to achieve that goal.