In part 1 of my 2-part article I addressed the key strategies for having a smooth peer review. I now discuss things you can do once the peer review has begun to have it proceed without a hitch.

When accounting firms merge or acquire other firms, or simply entertain the prospect of merging, employees can experience feelings of anticipation, anxiety and fear of the unknown. Managers and firm leadership must balance that with growing the firm.

Like a football team, an accounting firm's success depends on smaller departments within the firm being in sync with the others. When each department is aligned, the firm runs smoothly and profitably.