Stress reduction can be accomplished by how realistically we view our roles, control what we do, commit to deadlines, and understand our own capabilities and time allocation.

The Other 96 are surpassing the growth of the Big Four in revenues per employee.

Buy-sell agreements provide some calm during an upsetting period.

If partners do not have a buy-sell agreement and one of them dies or is suddenly disabled, there will be problems between the survivors and the family of the affected partner.

Most of your clients need added services. Your ability to capture those revenues will depend on your ability to show the client the value they will receive.

Acquaintances who want quick, off-the-cuff advice from an accountant about important financial decisions are doing themselves a disservice.

Get involved in your clients' industries, professional societies and charitable organizations, and write and make presentations to become recognized as a mover, doer and expert.

Look at the resumes of the tax partners you aspire to become and make the necessary changes in your career path.

Today's new partners will be tomorrow's leaders, just as yesterday's new partners are today's leaders.

Becoming a partner is the next step in the evolution of your career.