bls reports workforce at seasonally adjusted 930,500. january’s 930,500 roster represents a seasonally adjusted gain of about 10%, one of the largest month–to-month changes in recent memory. january’s gain followed a 2,700-jobs gain in december, to 918,4000, a figure which … continued
especially cpas. the new “occupational handbook” from the bureau of labor statistics at the department of labor reports that job growth for accountants and auditors should surpass 20% through 2018. the prospects are especially bright for cpas, according to the … continued
mergis confidence index dips. via mergis the accounting and finance employee confidence index, a measure of overall confidence among u.s. accounting and finance workers, dipped 0.8 points to 50.9 in the fourth quarter of 2009, according to the mergis group, … continued
economists predict demand for accountants and auditors will explode over the next few years. by rick telberg in a report that’s getting a lot of attention from savvy cpa firms and financial services headhunters, the bureau of labor statistics (bls) … continued
off 42,200 since recession began, according to today’s bls estimates.
veteran cpas reveal their competitive edge. by rick telberg the formula for success in a career in accounting and finance begins with a laser-like focus on serving clients and other stakeholders above and beyond normal expectations, according to a roundup … continued
continuing choppy up-and-down pattern, says bls today. in the strongest jobs report since the recession began, the government reported today that the nation had practically staunched its jobs hemorrhaging, months ahead of anticipation. the labor department reported 11,000 jobs jobs … continued
what’s your definition of a great leader? by rick telberg with the financial meltdown of 2008 and the ensuing credit crunch, corporate america has been rocked to its foundations by a crisis of confidence, requiring a new era of smart … continued
accountants get it done, no matter what it takes.
by rick telberg
many accountants and finance managers, faced with the pressures of a tough business environment and now the upcoming busy season, say they are working harder than ever. read more →
… while u.s. unemployment hits 26-year high of 10.2%. the accounting and bookkeeping sector of the economy gained jobs at a seasonally adjusted rate of 3,800 in october, according to today’s bureau of labor statistics report from the department of … continued
she finds an interesting detail in business week’s “best place to launch a career” at her blog, “what i’ve learned so far,” jean writes: the big 4 firms hold the top four spots: deloitte (1), e&y (2), pwc (3) and … continued
profession proves to be remarkably recession-resilient. are cpas ready for busy season? join the survey; get the results. by rick telberg the jobs picture is decidedly mixed these days for finance and accounting professionals, so when good news comes along … continued
accountants who believe they work for a relatively superior organization are far less likely to be looking for their next job. by rick telberg with the economic downturn bringing sometimes brutal pressures to bear on corporate finance, many companies are … continued