A Time for Change

Effective May 1, 2010, I will leave R&A CPAs and become an equity partner in the CPA firm Eide Bailly, LLP (EB). There are numerous times in everyones life when change is inevitable. Then there are those times when we seek change. In most cases I would say change is good for all parties involved. I have reached one of those times where I have sought change AND I believe the change is good for all parties.

After 10 wonderful years at R&A CPAs in Tucson, AZ I came to realize it was time for a change! The last 10 years have without a doubt been my most professionally productive, educational, emotional and rewarding of my life. I took on many new challenges personally and professionally and, as usual, some of those worked out and some did not...oh well that's how life goes. Because of my experience at R&A I have some great connections with some incredibly talented CPAs (the remaining partners) and have some special friends (all the past and current staff) too. Those relationships are invaluable to me.

So why is this change good for all parties? Well I have become the "square peg" within the R&A senior management group, so with me out of that picture R&A will have a more cohesive vision to execute...big winners! I, on the other hand, will be involved with a much larger organization whose management is much more inline with my professional business management philosophies. I also get to pursue the development of a service I am passionate about using today's technology over a large enterprise with total support of senior management...huge win for me too! Finally, EB gets me, my dedication, passion and knowledge but probably the most important thing they get is someone with the passion and leadership skills to take on a service area that needs some attention...another huge win!

I'm going to miss R&A but I relish the opportunities that lie ahead. As a final note, I hope everyone gets to experience change in their life. Whether change is good or bad is based on your attitude and ability to seek out opportunity. Make the best of your life every day!

Victor