10 Ways To Turn Accountants Into Consultants
Maureen Schwartz, executive director of the accounting association BKR International, and some of her colleagues describe 10 ways that firms can turn even the newest accountant into a better consultant. 1. Give Them a Wingman “Millennials are looking for firms where they will learn and gain new skills,” Schwartz says. “Teach them how to be great advisors from day one through your onboarding process and mentorship.” 2. Translate the Numbers Help staff practice how they would explain to a client what the numbers actually mean. Give them mock scenarios in which they must apply data to specific business or personal decisions, and grade them on clarity and practicality. 3. Sideline…