Plan Now for the Successful Transition of Leadership

Marty McCarthy’s Article is Published in Construction Executive’s

Managing Your Business

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November 13, 2017

My article entitled Plan Now for the Successful Transition of Leadership was published on October 20, 2017, in Construction Executive’s e-newsletter Managing Your Business . Both are published by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) .

In the article I outline what contractors need to do now to transition the leadership of their company to the next generation, including:

Identifying the Next Leader
Preparing for the Transition
Knowing the Financial Implications

Contractors should also determine the fair market value of the business five years before the transition so they know how much the business is worth before implementing a succession plan. A proper business valuation should be done by a construction accountant or another qualified industry expert.

In addition, contractors should consider how the succession plan will fund their retirement and provide financial security for their family. Contractors should discuss the succession plan with their lawyer, accountant, insurance agent, and financial advisor to ensure that the plan is viable and can be executed according to their wishes. It is also a good idea to address retirement and estate planning before the transition.

Please feel free to contact me at 610.828.1900 or [email protected] to discuss how you can prepare to successfully transition your company to the next generation. I am always happy to help.

Martin C. McCarthy, CPA, CCIFP

Managing Partner

McCarthy & Company, PC

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