Member Networking
One
of the most important benefits we offer to our members is immediate
access to our network of firms. We have a number of tools and
activities that help our members obtain assistance from fellow
members. These include:
Member
Seminars and Telephone Roundtables - These programs, covering
all major areas of firm practice and a number of niche specialties,
build member expertise and professional relationships.
Regional Groups - Are designed to help members improve
and expand their practices through increased networking and
joint activity with fellow members who are close geographically.
Niche
Services Firm Visitation Program - Allows members to visit
fellow members to learn more about their specialties.
Membership
Directory - Lists addresses, telephone numbers, e-mail
and fax numbers, and partners and shareholders of all member
firms who are ready to assist fellow members.
Member
Newsletters - Our newsletters keep our member firms up-to-date
on current and upcoming Association activities and member developments.
Members
Only - Private section of our Association web site that
contains a variety of databases designed to help our members’
practices.
Reference
Guide of Member Expertise - This on-line resource contains
detailed information on the expertise within our membership
available to fellow members. Extensive directories are included
denoting expertise by industry classification and within tax
practice.
Niche
Services of Members - This on-line directory lists the
firm specialties of members and can be utilized by fellow members
to obtain more information about these services or for client
assistance.
E-mail
Network - This frequently used communication tool allows
members to instantaneously request assistance from fellow members,
with E-mail groups covering 24 different areas of firm practice.
Summary
of Operations of Member Firms - This annual survey provides
a variety of financial, operating and services information of
member firms. Members can compare their practices with other
top firms in the region.
Membership
Surveys - These updates provide detailed information on
the practices of member firms covering such areas as tax practice,
information technology and niche specialties.
North
America and International Staff Lending Programs - These
allow members to provide fellow members with professional staff
support and enable professional staff to gain practice experience
in other locations in North America and around the world.
New Member Orientation
Checklist - Helps new members start taking advantage
of the services and resources of the Association.
Practice
Coverage - Experienced and skilled practitioners are available
to assist you and your clients on a national, regional and global
basis.
