More praise for Leading an Accounting Firm:

“A great hands-on book for current and future professional services firm leaders. Troy Waugh shares with his readers a wealth of information and knowledge about authentic leadership through interviews with more than 40 professional service firm leaders.”

—August Aquila, CEO, AQUILA Global Advisors, LLC

“Finally, there is a book on leadership that can apply to an accounting firm. We will include this great book in our leadership curriculum.”

—William R. Hagaman, Jr., CPA, Managing Partner and CEO, WithumSmith+Brown, PC

“It is no longer enough to be just a producer in a CPA firm. In order to be effective, you must also learn to lead. Troy has put together some excellent insights into what that means, beginning with self-leadership and continuing with staff, strategy, systems, and synergy. We all need to be thinking about the future and making ourselves better every day. This book provides a roadmap to do exactly that. Great job, Troy!”

—Lewis O. Hall, CPA/ABV, CBA, Managing Principal, Keiter Stephens

“Our firm has consulted with Troy and The Rainmaker Consulting Group ever since I became managing partner of our firm over ten years ago. Troy’s knowledge has resulted in the development of many of our leaders and future leaders throughout the firm. This book captures many of those same concepts and will be a resource for all of us who are involved in firm leadership.”

—Domenic E. Pellillo, CPA, Managing Partner, Brown, Edwards & Company, LLP

“Being able to inspire, influence, and create a thriving firm culture is a true leader’s role. Troy’s book touches on all aspects of becoming such a leader. It’s a great read!”

—Ned F. Sheffield, CPA, Managing Partner, Jackson Thornton

“Troy’s obvious knowledge of the accounting profession, combined with the input from seasoned leaders, makes this book a must read for anyone looking to enhance performance. It really drives home the vast difference between leadership and management. I have long been a believer that running an accounting firm is like coaching a team and the ‘Pyramid of Success’ is right on point.”

—James A. Sikich, CPA, CEO, Sikich, LLP

“The perspective and insight brought to light through Troy’s skillful interpretation of invaluable case studies from some great leaders makes Leading an Accounting Firm a seminal work that will serve as a guiding light to firm leaders for years to come. Thank you Troy, for this great contribution to our profession.”

—Rick Solomon, CPA, CEO, RAN ONE Americas