National MAP survey: tips for easy completion now and beyond.

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The PCPS/TSCPA National MAP Survey--one of the largest CPA firm practice management benchmarking projects in existence is open. To access the survey's comparison data, yon will need to participate. The survey closes Friday. Aug. 13.

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The following .are suggested reports needed to complete the MAP survey:

* Accrual basis balance sheet, profit & loss statement ending Dec. 31, 2009 (two-year comparative)

* Payroll reports by employee (gross wages, hours worked)

* Partner draw/salary information

* From billing system (hours & fees)

* Billing by service code

* Employee analysis by service code

* Employee analysis of billable/non-billable hours and fees

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