Why Firms Choose the SIPA
WHY CPA FIRMS CHOOSE THE SIPATM INSTRUMENT
| Feature | Which Means | You Benefit Because |
| Proprietary instrument developed specifically for CPAs by CPAs who consult with CPA firms throughout North America | It’s not off-the-shelf and generic in nature | It’s relevant specifically to what partners actually do at work in public accounting |
| 360° assessment | Feedback can be obtained from the participant himself or herself, as well as bosses, peers and direct reports | A participant receives a thorough,multi-faceted view of his or her strengths and opportunities for improvement |
| Feedback providers’ responses are confidential |
Not even we at the Succession Institute know who provided which responses |
Participants can obtain candid input on how others see their competencies because of this anonymity factor |
| Assessment covers 15 competency groupings |
Thorough coverage of competencies for a practitioner in public accounting |
You obtain a comprehensive understanding of competencies needed by most partners |
| Competency groupings are ranked in order of importance by all respondents |
Participants understand which competencies are most important at the time of assessment |
Participants can focus attention on the top two to four areas that will make the most difference for the participant and the firm |
| Tools and processes are provided for making the feedback actionable |
Planning for change is made simpler and easier |
Participants, through implementation of planned changes, will achieve measurable and noticeable results because of the feedback received |
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| Why Firms Choose the SIPA |
We help organizations implement their unique strategies by:
• Working with them through the tough issues, and
• Customizing responses to address root causes, rather than merely treating symptoms.