Published Articles

Mergers & Acquistions

• “Growth via Acquisition” was published in the September/October 2017 issue of New Jersey CPA.

• “The Future of M&A in Public Accounting” was published in the December 2015/January 2016 issue of MNCPA Footnote, a publication of the Minnesota State Society of CPAs.

• “Selling Yourself to a Potential Buyer” published in the September/October 2014 issue of New Jersey CPA.

• “How CPA Firm Consolidation Impacts Strategy” in the NJCPA’s Society Journal, September 2012 issue.

• “Traps for the Unwary in CPA Firm Mergers and Acquisitions” – Published in the Journal of Accountancy, August 2011. Joe co-authored this article which discusses how M&As are reshaping the accounting practice landscape and potential professional liability risks/issues in M&A deals.

Practice Management and Succession Planning

• Joe Tarasco’s article, “How Small Firms Can Grow in a Challenging Marketplace” was was published on the November 14, 2018 NJCPA Focus blog.

• Nancy Damato’s article, “How Small Firms Can Establish a Strong Online Presence” was was published on the November 7, 2018 NJCPA Focus blog.

• Joe Tarasco was quoted in the article, “Pain, then gain,” by Daniel Hood, in Accounting Today on October 24, 2018.

• Joe Tarasco and Nancy Damato wrote the second article of a 2-part series, “Embracing Ambition: Women in Accounting Leadership,” for the Summer 2018 issue of Connecticut CPA.

• “Why Aligning Strategy and Performance Matters” was published on the April 18, 2018 NJCPA Focus blog.

• “KPIs: Going Beyond the Numbers”—Published in the March/April 2018 issue of New Jersey CPA.

• Joe Tarasco and Nancy Damato wrote an article, “Women in CPA Leadership,” the first in a 2-part series, for the November/December 2017 issue of Connecticut CPA.

• Joe Tarasco was quoted in the article, “9 tips for being more responsive to clients“ in the June 2017 issue of Journal of Accountancy.

• “Defending Against a Succession Planning Crisis” was published in the May/June 2017 issue of New Jersey CPA.

• Joe Tarasco was quoted extensively in the article, “Staying Competitive: A Game Plan for Business Success” in the May/June 2017 issue of New Jersey CPA.

• The RedZone article “Predictions for 2017 and Beyond“ was republished on the Inside Public Accounting website on December 16, 2016.

• The RedZone article “Predictions for 2017 and Beyond” was republished on the NJCPA website on December 13, 2016.

• “Continuous Recruiting” —Published in the September/October 2016 issue of New Jersey CPA.

• “Act Now to Implement Profit-Enhancing Changes” was published in the April 2016 issue of the Public Accounting Report.

• Joe Tarasco was quoted in Forbes Insight regarding “The Future of the Accounting Industry in 2015” on January 21, 2015.

• “Succession Medicine: Game-Changing Talent And Swift Execution”, the second installment of a 3-part article— Published in the April 2014 issue of Public Accounting Report.

• “For Whom Succession Tolls: Prep Your Firm to Survive”, the first installment of a 3-part article— Published in the March 2014 issue of Public Accounting Report.

• “Choosing a Facilitator”—Published in the Jan/Feb 2014 issue of New Jersey CPA.

• “Move Out of the Comfort Zone and Into the RedZone” —CPA Practice Management, June 2013

• “Lack of Implementation”—CPA Practice Management, May 2012.

• “Overcoming the Perfect Storm” —CPA Practice Management, June 2011.

• “Going Forward with Partner Retreats” —Published in the Nov/Dec 2008 issue of New Jersey CPA.

• “Remaining an Independent Firm” –Published in the September 2008 CPA Leadership Report.

• “Succession Planning – A Daily Routine”– Article published in the August 2008 CPA Leadership Report.

 Marketing

• Nancy Damato’s article, “How Small Firms Can Establish a Strong Online Presence” was was published on the November 7, 2018 NJCPA Focus blog.

• “Aiming at Your Target Market” was published in the January/February 2017 issue of New Jersey CPA.

• “Positioning Your Firm in a Dynamic Marketplace” was published in the Sageworks blog on February 3, 2016.

• “Turning Client Service Outside In”—Published in the July/August 2015 issue of New Jersey CPA.

• “Integrated Services Evolve as Key to Sustaining Firms”, the final installment of a 3-part article— Published in the May 2014 issue of Public Accounting Report.

• “Creating a Competitive Advantage Through Innovation”–CPA Practice Management, March 2014

• “Practice Growth During Succession” – July/August 2013 issue of New Jersey CPA.

• “How Rainmakers Make It Rain” – CPA Practice Management, March 2011.

• “The Recession and its Impact on Clients” – Published in the January/February 2010 issue of New Jersey CPA.

• “Developing and Implementing Effective Personal Marketing Plans for Partners and Key Staff Members” – Article published in CPA Practice Management Forum, July 2006.

• “Market for Quality, Not Quantity” – Article published in Practical Accountant, December 2005.

• “Achieve Growth through Financial and Wealth Management Services”– Article published in CPA Practice Management Forum, November 2005.

Career Development

• Joe Tarasco and Nancy Damato wrote an article, “Women in CPA Leadership,” for the November/December 2021 issue of Connecticut CPA.

• “Developing a Partner Track” – Published in the March/April 2008 issue of New Jersey CPA Magazine.

• “Use Career Development as a Succession Plan” – Article published in the CPA Practice Management Forum, June 2006.

• “Build a Better Career Path: Your Future Depends on How Well You Cultivate Your Staff.” Meeting employees’ need to learn and grow in their work will help you keep them, perhaps even long enough to develop them into partners. Article published in the Journal of Accountancy, Practice Management/Staff Retention, May 2006.

Published Articles

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