By Dr. Rachel Anevski, PHR, SHRM-CP There’s no gentle way to say it: much of the accounting profession is still led by a transactional mindset—focused on billable hours, rigid hierarchies, and what’s always worked in the past. But we’re not in the past. And if firms want to retain talent, grow sustainably, and stay relevant,…
For years, CPA and law firms have approached retention with a narrow lens: better pay, generous PTO, or the occasional pizza party. But if the last few years have taught us anything, it’s this—retention isn’t about perks. It’s about people. And people stay where they feel seen, valued, and aligned. As I’ve explored in my…
In the professional services world — especially in accounting and law — we’ve long treated mentorship as a soft skill. A nice-to-have. A well-meaning pairing of junior and senior staff with vague expectations and even vaguer outcomes. But if the past few years have taught us anything, it’s that this approach no longer cuts it.…
We’re excited to announce the launch of the Evolve or Dissolve™ Training Program, a modular, interactive learning experience designed for today’s professionals who want to lead with intention—and prepare their firms for the future. About the Program Based on the book Accounting for Time: Evolve or Dissolve by Jessica Levin and Rachel Anevski, this training…
Accounting for Times: Evolve or Dissolve is Available to The Public Today Rachel Anevski and Dr. Jessica Leigh Levin Tackle the Future of Accounting and Law Firms Talent wars, retirement, and technological advances fundamentally reshape how professional services operate and thrive. Evolution is no longer an option for accounting and law firms – it’s an…