Noted Leaders of the Profession to Serve as The Partner Institute's Advisory Board

CPA Leaders have been named as the advisory board to The Partner Institute, the accounting industry's premiere partner development program. Representatives include four of Accounting Todays Most Influential" and seven of IPAs Most Recommended." International interests will also be represented.

ST. Louis (PRWEB) November 10, 2004 -- The Growth Partnership, Inc. CEO and Managing Partner, Jeffrey S. Pawlow announced today the composition of the advisory board for the The Partner Institute. Introduced earlier this month, The Partner Institute is the accounting industrys premiere partner development program and will address the looming succession crisis in the profession head-on.

I am pleased that so many of the thought-leaders in our profession have agreed to lend their skill and expertise to The Partner Institute," says Pawlow. The mix of noted practitioners and advisors who are lending their energy and enthusiasm to the program really underscores the acute need to groom future leaders for the profession. I am thankful that so many have agreed to lend a hand and support this innovative initiative."

Advisory Board Members are:

Sam Allred, CPA*
Founder and Director
Upstream Academy

August J. Aquila, Ph.D.†
Director
The Growth Partnership, Inc.

Michael Epstein, CA
President and Managing Partner
Fuller Landau, LLP
Toronto, Canada

Chris Frederickson, CPA
President
2020 Group
United Kingdom

Robert Gallagher, CPA*
President
R.J. Gallagher & Assoc., Inc.

Mark Garten, CPA
CEO and Chairman
Mahoney Cohen and Company, CPA, PC

Rita Keller
Director
Brady Ware

Roman Kepczyk, CPA*†
President
InfoTech Partners North America Inc.

Allan D. Koltin, CPA*†
President and CEO
PDI Global, Inc.

Bruce Malott, CPA
Managing Principal
Meyners + Company

Donald B. Scholl*
President
D.B.Scholl, Inc.

Marc Rosenberg, CPA*†
President
The Rosenberg Associates, Ltd.

Stephen Weinstein, CPA*
Consultant to Professional Firms

Shareholders from The Growth Partnership will also participate in the advisory board. TGP CEO and Managing Partner, Jeff Pawlow, and The Partner Institutes lead facilitator and TGP Shareholder, Coral Rice and TGP Shareholder Charles Hylan will all serve on The Partner Institutes advisory board.

Advisory board members will provide regular and necessary input to ensure that The Partner Institutes curriculum is of the highest quality, and meets the changing needs of partners and partners-to-be. The boards distinguished members will act as an accounting industry focus group," representing constituencies of professionals in the accounting industry throughout North America and Europe keeping The Partner Institute informed of needs, issues, and desires of the global accountant.

The Growth Partnership has created content, processes, and tools designed specifically for the CPA and partnered with Franklin Covey Co. (NYSE:FC), the worlds leading provider of effectiveness training, developing the accounting industrys premiere partner development program. The Partner Institute adheres to an empowered learning model that meets the unique needs of the adult learner and ensures real-world application of the knowledge and skills learned over the course of the program.

The Partner Institute is a three-year, multidisciplinary program designed to develop the leadership, practice development, and practice management capabilities of its attendees. Whether a partner or partner-to-be, The Partner Institute assists participants in developing the needed skills and attributes for successful firm leadership. The program focuses on five areas:
•   Leadership
•   Communication
•   Productivity
•   Practice Development
•   CPA Management

For more information regarding The Partner Institute or to request a program catalog, please call TGP at 877.226.0496 or visit www.thegrowthpartnership.com

About The Growth Partnership
The Growth Partnership is the nations only full service consulting firm solely focused on the accounting industry. Founded in 1999, TGP works with clients throughout North America in the areas of sales, marketing, practice development, lead generation, training, coaching, compensation, human resources, and practice management. For additional information about TGP products and services, contact TGP Director of Marketing, Marijean Jaggers at 877-226-0496 ext. 109 or via e-mail at mjaggers@thegrowthpartnership.com

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