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Kastantin, Joseph Thomas was born on August 30, 1947 in Ottumwa, Iowa, United States. Son of Brony Frank and Virginia Mae Kastantin.
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With rising competition in the field, independent accountants as well as accounting firms are finding it harder to survive and make a profit. According to the author of this management guide, the difficulty is compounded by the fact that most professional accountants lack training or expertise in managing a practice. Kastantin, an experienced CPA, consultant, and accounting educator, has written a comprehensive manual that will enable accountants to upgrade their practices systematically and develop the human relations competence that is vital to managing a successful practice. The first several chapters discuss the need to accept a basicbusiness orientation through a stated business purpose and to define the size and scope of a practice as well as personal finance goals. The author next considers such basics as liability insurance, employment contracts, and financing methods. A major section of the book is devoted to working relationships with bookkeepers and other staff, partners, bankers, and the Internal Revenue Service. Chapters on client services offer specific guidelines on management concerns relating to auditng, review and compilation, tax practice, management advisory services, and client write-up services. Turning to the question of marketing, the author gives detailed advice on soliciting clients, advertising and the creating of a firm image, and explores the ethical issues involved. he describes the various ways that computers can assist the practitioner in managing a practice. He suggests an organized approach to accounting practice administration and outlines the use of financial statements and break-even analysis in practice management. The final chapter, which includes a case study, deals with business budgeting and sales forecasting as they relate to banking relationships, business management, and personal financial planning. This convenient, logically organized manual is an invaluable resource for the accounting practitioner who wishes to maximize financial return and to develop the kind of well-run practice that can retain clients despite increased competition. It is an appropriate acquistion for the business and accounting collections of academic and public libraries.
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Kastantin, Joseph Thomas was born on August 30, 1947 in Ottumwa, Iowa, United States. Son of Brony Frank and Virginia Mae Kastantin.
Associate of Arts, El Paso Community College, 1974; Bachelor of Science, Marian College, 1976; Master of Business Administration, Butler University, 1979; faculty development in international business & finance, University of Southern California, 1992.
Enlisted, United States Army, 1966;
advanced through grades to sergeant 1st class, United States Army, 1975;
resigned, United States Army, 1978;
controller, Top Value Fabrics, Carmel, Indiana, 1978-1979;
business manager, Ray Hutson Chevrolet, La Crosse, Wisconsin, 1979-1980;
manager, Frank Uhler Associations Certified Public Accountants, La Crosse, 1980-1982;
president, Horizon Designs, Inc., Kearney, Nebraska, 1982-1983;
assistant professor accounting, University of Wisconsin, La Crosse, since 1983. Consultant Small Business Development Center, La Crosse, since 1984. Teacher international accounting and international business specializing in international accounting Studies.
Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler, Dalkeith, Scotland, 1991, Caen, France, 1993, 94. Training manager Bratislava, Slovakia, 1997-1998. Chairman, Board Of Directors La Crosse Funds, Inc., since 1998.
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President, board directors Visiting Nurses Association, 1988-1989. President Western Wisconsin Regional Arts, La Crosse, 1986-1987. Member Vietnam Veterinary Association, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants (treasurer West Central chapter 1989-1990), National Association Accountants (president LaCrosse/Winona chapter 1990-1991).
Married Jane A. Mondanaro, September 16, 1966 (divorced January 1971). Children: Anthony Joseph, Leilani Michelle. Married Linda Krause, September 21, 1974 (divorced December 1994).
1 child, Andrew Thomas.