It is an industry in transition, with lots of pressure from both within and without, and no one is quite sure how it will all shake out. With all the political controversy surrounding the profession, many leaders in the industry say they're just trying to control their destiny. Steve Erickson points to Robert Greenleaf's book, Servant Leadership, which alludes to the fact that that which government regulates or legislates really doesn't create more value. What we're looking at is how we can truly create value for our clients rather than just comply with regulation. And when you think about a business that is dependent on what the government says, you're in a tenuous position because your business model can become no longer valid.
Accountants are basically conservative, traditional people.
We don't jump quickly. We evaluate things to make sure what we do makes sense for ourselves and for our clients. Paige McKenzie reports frequently for the New Mexico Business Journal. All rights reserved. No material on this site may be reproduced for commercial purposes without the express written permission of the New Mexico Business Journal.