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Survey Topic - EMAIL Networks Date
Client Acquisition and Set Up Jul-07
Multi-Office Centralized Accounting Jul-07
Health Benefits Jul-07
Firms Working Together Jun-07
Charge Hours and CPA Exam Jun-07
Formula for Days Off Jun-07
Due Date Monitoring-Traking May-07
Paperless 1040 Engagement Software Programs Apr-07
Using Client Organizers Apr-07
Firm Produced Newsletters Apr-07
ERP System Process Apr-07
Client Acceptance Criteria/Procedures Apr-07
Credit Card Usage Apr-07
Annual Partner Evaluation Process Mar-07
Centralized Processing of Tax Returns Jan-07
Part Time Partners Jan-07
Firm 401(k) Plans Nov-06
Multi Office Expense Oct-06
Going Paperless Sep-06
Intranet Drivers Aug-06
Compensation Consultant Aug-06
Recruiting Give-Aways Aug-06
ProSystem Jul-06
HR Technology Solutions Apr-06
Sample Employee Expense Reports Mar-06
Promotions Mar-06
Current Status of the Paperless Office Mar-06
Top MAP Issues Jan-06
Security for Client Materials Jan-06
Partner Titles Jan-06
Curriculum for Post Busy Season Jan-06
Top MAP Issues Dec-05
Partner Titles Dec-05
Vacation and Sick Leave vs. PTO Nov-05
Termination of Client Letters Nov-05
Security Testing Sep-05
Accounting Software Aug-05
Document Management Programs in Conjunction w/Engagements Aug-05
Professional Staff Bonus Policy Jul-05
Document Archiving Systems Jun-05
Maternity Leave Jun-05
FirmWorks Jun-05
Visiting CPA's May-05
Scanners-Digital Copiers May-05
Salaried Staff Overtime Policies May-05
Document Management Software May-05
Client Engagement Letters May-05
Can you Insist May-05
Audit Engagement Software May-05
Retreat Facilitators Mar-05
Firm Administrator Compensation Feb-05
Client Relations Management Software Feb-05
Telephone Systems Dec-04
1040 Tracking System Dec-04
Current Status of the Paperless Office Dec-04
Credit Card Pay Nov-04
Recruiting Director Nov-04
Tracking system Oct-04
Partner Issues Oct-04
Scheduling Software Aug-04
Drug Testing Aug-04
Spot Bonus Programs Aug-04
Pay Transitioning Jul-04
Incentive Programs Jul-04
Organizational Chart Jul-04
Billing New Clients Jun-04
E-mail Retention Jun-04
Email - Electronic Retention Policy Jun-04
Smartphones May-04
Balancing Worklife Apr-04
Staff Provided Meals Apr-04
Over Head Building Expense Apr-04
Spam Email Survey Apr-04
Section 404 Training for Auditors Apr-04
Summer Hours Apr-04
Performance Based Pay Feb-04
Prosystem Fx Practice Management Feb-04
Allocating Costs And Overhead Jan-04
Retention Policies Dec-03
Mergers and Acquisitions Dec-03
Strategic Plans and Marketing Plans Dec-03
Samples - Job Application and Employee Suggestion Forms Nov-03
Managing Escalating Health Care Costs Nov-03
On Screen Billing Oct-03
Benchmarking Data Oct-03
Write-Offs Oct-03
Anniversary Planning Oct-03
Performance Evaluations Oct-03
Director of Tax Oct-03
Holiday Parties and Activities Oct-03
Notebook Policies Aug-03
Lacerte Over Citrix? Feb-03
Disaster Recovery Sep-02
Travel Expense Policy Sep-02
Telephones On Hold Sep-02
Using Digital Copiers Aug-02
Marketing Director And Lost Client Surveys Aug-02
Health & Dental Insurance Aug-02
CPA Exam Reimbursement Jun-02
CCH Prosystem Fx Engagement Software Jun-02
Personal Time Off (PTO) Jun-02
Bonus/Incentive Plans For Professional Staff Jun-02
Write-Up Software Jun-02
Billable and Total Hours Jun-02
AAA 2002 Tax Season Survey May-02
Incentive Plans May-02
Comp Time/Banking Hours May-02
Technology Charges May-02
Client Numbering Systems Apr-02
Telephone Systems Mar-02
Financial Statement Process Mar-02
Paperless Audit Feb-02
Financial Services Feb-02
Electronic Records Management Software Feb-02
File Room Jan-02
Cell Phone and Alcohol Policies Jan-02
Palm Pilots Jan-02
Firm Statistical Data Jan-02
Scheduling Practices Dec-01
Benefit Areas Dec-01
Internet Recruiting Services Dec-01
Tuition Assistance Oct-01
Firm Newsletters Sep-01
Personal Cell Phone Usage Jul-01

Fax Survey Topic Date
CEO/COO/Administrator as Partner May-01
Time & Billing Issues March-01
Critical Measurements March-01
Intranet Usage February-01
Time & Billing Systems December-00
Proposal Formats October-00
Partner Draws October-00
Employee Benefits October-00
Firm Contributions October-00
Pension, Profit Sharing & 401(k) September-00
AICPA ISO9000 Train the Consultant September-00
Technology Survey April-00
Organizational Structures April-00
Payrolls December-99
Telephone Systems November-99
Document Management   November-99
Employee Recognition November-99
Laptops November-99
Promotions November-99
Eldercare September-99
Staff Orientation Program September-99
Financial Planning August-99
Human Resource Software August-99
Recruiting   August-99
Tax Due Date Monitoring July-99
Internal IT and Technology July-99
Disability Questions July-99
Valuing a Firm June-99
Vacation, Sick and Maternity Leave May-99
Windows Based Payroll Software April-99
No Saturdays During Busy Season April-99
Pay for Performance April-99
Technology Consulting Department March-99
A Variety of Questions March-99
Multiple Offices March-99
Staff Travel February-99
Professional Part-Timers February-99
Various Policies February-99
Fixed Asset/Trial Balance January-99
Document Management & Scheduling November-98
Payrolls November-98
Citrix Technology September-98
Software Survey August-98
Web Site Survey August-98
Tax Return Preparation Software August-98
Client Record & Retention August-98
Remote Access August-98
Tax Return Process August-98
Practice Management Software July-98
Technology Charges July-98
Confidentiality July-98
Software Information May-98
Evaluations May-98
Recruiting Brochure March-98
Technology Training March-98
T&B Software March-98
Staff Retention March-98
ACE Audit March-98
Network Evaluation March-98
Flash Reports March-98
Practice Management Group January-98
Billable and Change Order Forms December-97
Billing Rates (Indiana) October-97
Sales of Services and Projects October-97
File Management Systems October-97
Performance Evaluations October-97
Personal Time/Partners-In-Training October-97
Computerized Personnel Files September-97
Group Medical Coverage September-97
Overtime Policy for Professional Staff September-97
Word Processing Programs August-97
FMLA June-97
Bookkeeper/Controller June-97
File Retention June-97
Time & Billing Systems June-97
Other Companies Firms Own June-97
Partner Non-Compete June-97
Computer Charges June-97
Cellular Telephones February-97
Partner Compensation Programs February-97
Price Structure January-97
Laptops January-97
Client Questionnaires November-96
Salary Caps October-96
Management Structure October-96
Junior Partners October-96
Finance Charges October-96
Accounting Software October-96
Dress Code September-96
File Systems September-96
Financial Statements August-96
Partnership Agreements August-96
Partner Criteria August-96
Dual Career Paths August-96
Payments/Collections August-96
Network Printers July-96
Staff Rewards July-96
Part-Timers July-96
Bookkeeping Services June-96
Firm Letterhead June-96
Software June-96
Windows  June-96
Engagement/Contact Management Software May-96
Partner Incentives May-96
Professional Staff Incentives May-96
Benefits May-96
Scheduling Staff Accountants May-96
Firm Brochures May-96
Word Perfect vs. Word 6.0 April-96
Internet March-96
Time and Billing Comparison March-96
Firm Size and Chargeable Hours February-96
Scheduling Management Software February-96
Bonus (Incentive) Programs February-96
Banking Hours January-96
Flatter Organizations with Fewer Titles January-96
Billing & Collection Policies January-96
E-Mail Usage Policies December-95
Flexible Scheduling November-95
401(k) Administration October-95
Evaluation Form for a Corporate Controller (100) September-95
Temporary Help September-95
Advisory Board or Focus Group (35) September-95