staffing & recruiting

cyber security at a virtual cpa firm

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woman sitting outside with laptop and smartphonefile and folder sharing is just one complication.

by jody grunden

working remotely has some great perks for the employees – flexible hours, no commute, casual dress and fewer distractions, to name a few. however, working remotely can also present some unique challenges when it comes to technology and security.

more: innovate for the right reasons | 5 questions to evaluate new tech tools | traditional benefits for remote employees | the hidden cost of running a distributed company | 3 ways to keep client files safe from security threats | the rise of the virtual cfo
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unlike a traditional brick-and-mortar office, when you work remotely, no one is going to walk into your home office and set up your equipment for you. employees have to be willing and able to hook up all those cables, monitors and other peripherals themselves.
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how engaged are your employees?

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blue pencil on survey formyou might not like surveys, but you might need one.

by steven e. sacks

while the consideration of succession planning has taken up a lot of airtime in recent years, there is something even more important to consider and that is how to attract and retain talent.

more: performance reviews: no need to pull teeth | have you gauged your staff’s enthusiasm? | why knowledge maintenance is key | retention starts with the hiring interview | the new way to handle exit interviews
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questions most often asked by a cpa firm managing partner when someone leaves:

  • did we see this coming?
  • did he/she express any dissatisfaction?
  • do you know if it was a money or promotion issue?
  • was there something we could have done to head this off?

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performance reviews: no need to pull teeth

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two businessmen talking at officeconsider the power of “you.”

by steven e. sacks
the new fundamentals: practical guidance for today’s accounting firms

firms either employ a formalized, thoughtful and comprehensive approach to evaluate employees, or they just use their gut instinct on a timeline that is not consistent. in any event, the amount of effort expended will yield a proportionate return on investment.

more: have you gauged your staff’s enthusiasm? | managing difficult personalities in the workplace | set your staff on the right course | how motivation is like bathing | be a talent magnet | make crap a badge of honor | the job interview: a make or break proposition | 10 elements to balancing shareholders’ needs
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there are, however, situations in which companies go overboard in their quest to acquire information and deliver their findings through a process that is slow and plodding.
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headcounts dip by 3,500 in tax & accounting

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hourly earnings hit new high.

by beth bellor

cpa firms and payroll agencies are trimming their headcounts going into busy season 2020, according to new data obtained by 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 research

in this report, 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 highlights:

  • current hiring trends in each of the bookkeeping, payroll, tax and cpa segments of the industry (all data seasonally adjusted)
  • average hourly wages for key segments
  • typical hours worked per week
  • trends concerning women in the accounting workforce

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5 questions to evaluate new tech tools

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businessman looking at question mark sketch on the wallthey’re shiny, but will they be effective?

by jody grunden

whether you purchase a one-time software license or pay for a tool on a subscription basis, the cost of software can add up quickly. it’s necessary to conduct a thorough analysis of any new software program before you decide to buy it, and you need to constantly evaluate the effectiveness of the tools you’re using.

more: top tech choices for the virtual firm | creative perks for remote employees | 10 interview questions for unlocking true potential | toss the org chart for an accountability chart | how core values affect remote work culture | how ‘tech stacks’ can help you standardize | ready to be a virtual cfo?
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we have learned that we want to be sure we’re getting the most out of our software, that our tools remain the right fit for our needs and that they are cost-effective.
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