# Practice Management **URL:** https://community.blackspectacles.com/c/practice-management/6.md?page=1 [Latest](https://community.blackspectacles.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.blackspectacles.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.blackspectacles.com/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [PL sheet](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/pl-sheet/7524)
**Author:** [@ielhakam65](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/ielhakam65)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2025, 5:25pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/pl-sheet/7524 "2025-11-25T17:25:13Z")
where on the PL to find the account receival number. text so small to see on the PL. --- ## [PcM Study Group members?](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/pcm-study-group-members/7575)
**Author:** [@BlueBeacon001](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/BlueBeacon001)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2025, 2:28pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/pcm-study-group-members/7575 "2025-11-25T14:28:13Z")
Seeking to join or start a PcM study group with the end goal of sitting for the exam mid-January 2026. Drop a line if you’re looking for another member or want to start a group. Thank you. --- ## [ARE Live: PcM Mock Exam November 2025](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/are-live-pcm-mock-exam-november-2025/7555)
**Author:** [@patrickfinnigan](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/patrickfinnigan)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2025, 6:53pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/are-live-pcm-mock-exam-november-2025/7555 "2025-11-12T18:53:21Z")
Join Black Spectacles and architect Chris Hopstock on Wednesday, November 12th at noon CT for a deep dive into the Practice Management (PcM) division with a mock practice exam on this episode of ARE Live! Click here to … --- ## [ARE Live: Practice Management Mock Exam\_ ARE 5.0 PcM Exam 2024](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/are-live-practice-management-mock-exam-are-5-0-pcm-exam-2024/7514)
**Author:** [@lemayhm842](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/lemayhm842)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2025, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/are-live-practice-management-mock-exam-are-5-0-pcm-exam-2024/7514 "2025-10-22T20:25:58Z")
@kiaragalicinao @marc Would you mind providing insight/comments about what I found confusing in this ARE Live? I think that the answer provided for PcM mock exam question 3a. 2 (timestamps: 18:36) differs from what i… --- ## [Technical Staff and Firm Finance Calculations](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/technical-staff-and-firm-finance-calculations/7483)
**Author:** [@nyaz.addison](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/nyaz.addison)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2025, 6:54pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/technical-staff-and-firm-finance-calculations/7483 "2025-10-06T18:54:30Z")
I am reviewing past week’s (9/2/25) Virtual Workshop “Evaluating a Firm’s Financial Metrics \[Exercise A\]”. Question 1 in part 2 asks for a utilization rate calculation for “technical staff members”. I have an understand… --- ## [PcM Exam practice question](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/pcm-exam-practice-question/7508)
**Author:** [@marc](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/marc)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2025, 1:18am UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/pcm-exam-practice-question/7508 "2025-09-24T01:18:53Z")
Hey everyone, Can someone please help me understand why the first answer below is incorrect and the last one is correct? I thought the standard of care was defined as how professionals in the same locale would act at th… --- ## [PcM Who retains the civil engineer? The architect or the owner?](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/pcm-who-retains-the-civil-engineer-the-architect-or-the-owner/7473)
**Author:** [@Citrillion](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/Citrillion)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2025, 5:03pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/pcm-who-retains-the-civil-engineer-the-architect-or-the-owner/7473 "2025-09-09T17:03:55Z")
@kiaragalicinao @coachchrishopstock @coachthomasmasino @coachbriannakeller I came across a question in a case study which asks: In addition to structural and mechanical engineers, what other consultants should the firm… --- ## [Negotiating supplemental services per B101](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/negotiating-supplemental-services-per-b101/7397)
**Author:** [@christopherbwatkins92](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/christopherbwatkins92)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2025, 6:53pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/negotiating-supplemental-services-per-b101/7397 "2025-08-22T18:53:10Z")
When determining supplemental services for the B101 contract, and there is a question that asks “which services would the architect suggest”? how do we determine which answers are correct? I understand that an architect… --- ## [Workshop July 20th, Question 2, Part 2 /](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/workshop-july-20th-question-2-part-2/7371)
**Author:** [@sh.khodabakhshi](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/sh.khodabakhshi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2025, 4:14pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/workshop-july-20th-question-2-part-2/7371 "2025-08-12T16:14:50Z")
Hi @coachthomasmasino Regarding Question 2, Part 2: the difference between Supplemental Design and Additional Design. In the AIA B101 agreement, Supplemental Services are those not part of the architect’s basic servi… --- ## [PcM Quiz Break 6, Q3](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/pcm-quiz-break-6-q3/6249)
**Author:** [@adie.mitchell](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/adie.mitchell)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2025, 11:05pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/pcm-quiz-break-6-q3/6249 "2025-07-31T23:05:10Z")
Really scratching my head on this one! The question is as follows: The principal at a firm is determining billing rates for the upcoming year using the profit plan. The firm’s business plan outlines a projected profit … --- ## [Best Project Delivery Method for a Project with Unknown Conditions](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/best-project-delivery-method-for-a-project-with-unknown-conditions/7369)
**Author:** [@Citrillion](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/Citrillion)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2025, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/best-project-delivery-method-for-a-project-with-unknown-conditions/7369 "2025-07-31T21:33:26Z")
Which project delivery method is best for a project with unknown conditions? I have encountered this question multiple times and each time the answer is a different project delivery method. Depending on the question an… --- ## [Project Delivery Method\_ Figures 9.2 and 9.3, AHPP](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/project-delivery-method-figures-9-2-and-9-3-ahpp/6708)
**Author:** [@ylourdes84](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/ylourdes84)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2025, 1:22am UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/project-delivery-method-figures-9-2-and-9-3-ahpp/6708 "2025-07-30T01:22:05Z")
I found some discrepancies in Figures 9.2 and 9.3, AHPP, that are confusing. According to AHPP page 514, in the “cost plus fixed fee” approach, the contractor is selected at the completion of contract documents. However… --- ## [PcM Quiz Break 7 Question 1](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/pcm-quiz-break-7-question-1/7317)
**Author:** [@Citrillion](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/Citrillion)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2025, 5:51pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/pcm-quiz-break-7-question-1/7317 "2025-07-29T17:51:30Z")
(Paraphrased) An architect hired an engineer who submitted a $10,000 invoice for the SD phase. The architect submitted a $40,000 invoice to the owner for the SD phase. The owner only paid $30,000 to the architect becau… --- ## [Workshop Question dated 7/13](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/workshop-question-dated-7-13/7239)
**Author:** [@sh.khodabakhshi](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/sh.khodabakhshi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2025, 7:39pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/workshop-question-dated-7-13/7239 "2025-07-23T19:39:33Z")
@coachphilipcolwell, Could you please provide the response to the introductory exercise: “How do you distinguish between an honest mistake and professional negligence?” I’ve reviewed the workshop materials several time… --- ## [Questin 1,Part 3 dated 7/13](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/questin-1-part-3-dated-7-13/7250)
**Author:** [@sh.khodabakhshi](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/sh.khodabakhshi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2025, 7:34pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/questin-1-part-3-dated-7-13/7250 "2025-07-23T19:34:40Z")
@coachphilipcolwell, Regarding question 1 of Part 3: I understand that the first step for a lawsuit would typically involve mediation. However, I’m confused by the second part of the answer, which states “concurrently w… --- ## [PcM work book](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/pcm-work-book/7277)
**Author:** [@hamssaz](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/hamssaz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2025, 6:51pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/pcm-work-book/7277 "2025-07-22T18:51:11Z")
what is the answer to this question please: What should you consider when developing a compensation strategy? --- ## [Project Delivery methods pros cons --\> compared - am I close?](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/project-delivery-methods-pros-cons-compared-am-i-close/7178)
**Author:** [@aidenjh](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/aidenjh)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2025, 7:09pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/project-delivery-methods-pros-cons-compared-am-i-close/7178 "2025-07-18T19:09:59Z")
Is this about right? Trying to put together everything into one spot on project delivery methods, pros, cons, etc.. Design Bid Build PD → SD → DD → CD → Bd → $ → C → CA Cost control poor to good depending on w… --- ## [AIA Code of Ethics vs Real World Project Scenarios](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/aia-code-of-ethics-vs-real-world-project-scenarios/7230)
**Author:** [@christopherbwatkins92](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/christopherbwatkins92)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2025, 6:14pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/aia-code-of-ethics-vs-real-world-project-scenarios/7230 "2025-07-17T18:14:54Z")
In my studying for the PcM exam I came across a study question about an AIA member designing an incarceration center with solitary confinement spaces. I selected this answer and it was deemed incorrect: Suggest creatin… --- ## [ARE Live: Practice Management Mock Exam False information about General Partnerships](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/are-live-practice-management-mock-exam-false-information-about-general-partnerships/7128)
**Author:** [@aidenjh](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/aidenjh)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2025, 12:07am UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/are-live-practice-management-mock-exam-false-information-about-general-partnerships/7128 "2025-07-16T00:07:28Z")
11:54 False Statements re: General Partnerships The reality of a General Partnership is much more risky than the presenter seems to realize when he says: "..with this structure the partnership acts as a… --- ## [Incorrect Current Ratio in PcM workshop?](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/incorrect-current-ratio-in-pcm-workshop/7160)
**Author:** [@avatarlucas](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/avatarlucas)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2025, 10:16pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/incorrect-current-ratio-in-pcm-workshop/7160 "2025-07-15T22:16:44Z")
Hi, I noticed in your most recent workshop for PcM “Evaluating a Firm’s Financial Metrics,” Thomas had a question answer incorrect at 01:50:50. It seems the question was on the Current ratio which is Current Assets / Cu… --- ## [Virtual Workshop - June 29, 2025 Risk Management, Legal Structures and Contracts](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/virtual-workshop-june-29-2025-risk-management-legal-structures-and-contracts/7175)
**Author:** [@Citrillion](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/Citrillion)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2025, 10:13pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/virtual-workshop-june-29-2025-risk-management-legal-structures-and-contracts/7175 "2025-07-15T22:13:25Z")
I cannot reconcile questions 3 & 4 from Part 4B. The question is: What next steps should be taken by the architects considering the higher construction estimate? One of the two correct answers from question 3 is as f… --- ## [Virtual Workshop Risk Management, Legal Structures and Contracts June 29, 2025](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/virtual-workshop-risk-management-legal-structures-and-contracts-june-29-2025/7176)
**Author:** [@Citrillion](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/Citrillion)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2025, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/virtual-workshop-risk-management-legal-structures-and-contracts-june-29-2025/7176 "2025-07-15T22:03:34Z")
I do not understand why Indemnification Provisions is not a correct answer for Part 1 Question 3. Part 1 Question 3 is: What contractual terms included in the B101 are key to minimizing the architect’s liability when d… --- ## [2080 hours and 52 weeks per year? What about PTO? 49 weeks and 1960 hours per year more realistic?](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/2080-hours-and-52-weeks-per-year-what-about-pto-49-weeks-and-1960-hours-per-year-more-realistic/7180)
**Author:** [@aidenjh](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/aidenjh)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2025, 10:00pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/2080-hours-and-52-weeks-per-year-what-about-pto-49-weeks-and-1960-hours-per-year-more-realistic/7180 "2025-07-15T22:00:06Z")
I have been using 40 hours per week x 52 weeks per year to get 2080 hours per year, and this seems to make the calcs work on BS test questions. However - in reality - no employer would run a firm that way. They would off… --- ## [Poorly worded question for a mock exam](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/poorly-worded-question-for-a-mock-exam/7204)
**Author:** [@avatarlucas](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/avatarlucas)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2025, 6:18pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/poorly-worded-question-for-a-mock-exam/7204 "2025-07-13T18:18:47Z")
One of your questions on partnerships is not at all well worded in the mock exam, namely “An architect has entered into a partnership with two other architects. Their firm is sued and judged to be at fault, so they must … --- ## [Objectice 3.2 PcM Quiz Break 12 Standard of Care](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/objectice-3-2-pcm-quiz-break-12-standard-of-care/7042)
**Author:** [@Citrillion](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/Citrillion)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2025, 3:02pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/objectice-3-2-pcm-quiz-break-12-standard-of-care/7042 "2025-07-13T15:02:41Z")
\[ screenshot removed: PcM Quiz Break 12 \] \[ screenshot removed: PcM Video Objective 3.2 Negotiating the C401 Agreement \] The explanation for the correct answer for this question says: We discuss the importance of align… --- ## [Practice Quiz break 10](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/practice-quiz-break-10/7085)
**Author:** [@ericj](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/ericj)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2025, 3:48pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/practice-quiz-break-10/7085 "2025-06-25T15:48:29Z")
An architect is negotiating their contract with a new client, and they’re discussing which supplemental services the architect should provide. The project is an extension to a high school in a suburban area, which includ… --- ## [Howl long should project record be retained?](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/howl-long-should-project-record-be-retained/7056)
**Author:** [@xinruizhang](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/xinruizhang)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2025, 2:26pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/howl-long-should-project-record-be-retained/7056 "2025-06-20T14:26:38Z")
Should an architecture firm keep the project records for the statute of limitation period, or the statute of repose? --- ## [PcM is a weird exam](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/pcm-is-a-weird-exam/7032)
**Author:** [@tuongkle](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/tuongkle)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2025, 3:08pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/pcm-is-a-weird-exam/7032 "2025-06-05T15:08:51Z")
I took my first ARE today and I failed PcM. I was confident and finished the exam with 10’ left but it said I failed. I have no idea why. Can someone help to explain? --- ## [Practice Quiz](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/practice-quiz/7016)
**Author:** [@megan.sheehan34](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/megan.sheehan34)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2025, 4:08pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/practice-quiz/7016 "2025-06-03T16:08:01Z")
Does anyone have any suggestions for where to find practice questions?? Especially for firm financials. I have done every single practice question on black spectacles including the ones posted in the ARE community. I sti… --- ## [Spearin Doctrine / Gap - Understanding the Standard of Care](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/spearin-doctrine-gap-understanding-the-standard-of-care/6983)
**Author:** [@chursenoff09](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/chursenoff09)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2025, 5:46pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/spearin-doctrine-gap-understanding-the-standard-of-care/6983 "2025-06-02T17:46:42Z")
I believe the video titled “Understanding the Standard of Care” is somewhat incorrect in its audio description of the Spearin Doctrine at (3:48) and the Spearin Gap at (4:34). At (3:48), it explains that U.S. v. Spearin… [Previous page](https://community.blackspectacles.com/c/practice-management/6.md) [Next page](https://community.blackspectacles.com/c/practice-management/6.md?page=2)