Audit & Assurance: A Conversation with Brendan Whalen | S.R. Snodgrass Podcast Episode 11

In this latest podcast from S.R. Snodgrass, HR Director, Lenore Seifer and Brendan Whalen, Principal in the Audit & Assurance Group, discuss how the firm’s focus on team development and client relationships drives success. Watch and listen as they reveal how Snodgrass maintains a positive culture, adapts to industry changes, and supports ongoing growth and collaboration.

In this latest podcast from S.R. Snodgrass, HR Director, Lenore Seifer and Brendan Whalen, Principal in the Audit & Assurance Group, discuss how the firm’s focus on team development and client relationships drives success. Watch and listen as they reveal how Snodgrass maintains a positive culture, adapts to industry changes, and supports ongoing growth and collaboration.

Takeaways:

  • Snodgrass prioritizes the well-being and professional development of its team members.
  • Continuous learning is a core value, with team members constantly growing their skills.
  • The firm maintains excellent workplace balance and effectively manages busy periods.
  • Snodgrass enjoys long-term relationships with clients, some spanning over 40 years, alongside a steady influx of new clients.
  • The national average turnover rate for CPA firms in 2023 was 15-20%, but Snodgrass has achieved a low 4% turnover in the Philadelphia office.
  • The firm’s culture is a key factor in its low turnover rate, avoiding rigid billing requirements and micromanagement.
  • Flexibility is a priority, with options for flexible schedules, half-day Fridays during non-peak seasons, and a focus on professional accountability.
  • The firm has an open-door policy, allowing everyone to interact with senior leaders and gain valuable insights.
  • Employees value the collaborative office environment, choosing to be present not out of necessity, but because they enjoy working together.

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