the number of new york-area professionals at the region’s top 25 accounting firms fell by 1,929 people, or 7%, versus year-earlier levels. the latest crain’s list of the 25 largest accounting firms in the new york metropolitan area shows the … continued
while u.s. economy loses 216,000 jobs and unemployment hits 9.7 percent. in today’s monthly employment situation data release, the bureau of labor statistics reported that total employment in the nation’s accounting and bookkeeping services sector climbed by a seasonally adjusted … continued
it’s official: the talent shortage is over. if you’re still having trouble finding qualified recruits, you can’t blame the economy anymore. the number of students who graduated with accounting degrees in the 2007-08 school year surpassed the previous year’s record … continued
confidence index jumps 5.7 points to 48.0.
doing more with less, motivating the workforce and pursuing growth opportunities rated top priorities for leaders in difficult economic times via prnewswire accountants have strong opinions about what constitutes leadership in this economy, according to a new survey by ajilon … continued
accounting and bookkeeping services actually added 2,600 jobs in april… … to a seasonally adjusted workforce of 927,900 people, up from 925,300 in march, for an increase of about 2.8%, according to today’s employment situation report from the u.s. department … continued
… as if you needed the tax breaks for a reason. read more →
finding and keeping good, young talent can be challenging for any business. and in today’s economy, the next generation can hold the key to boosting your bottom line. read more →
practical steps to move you beyond the crisis. practice consultant tracy crevar warren says in the latest cpa insider the key components for your firm’s stimulus plan should include: strengthened client service more contact do a better job of being … continued
accounting and bookkeeping services down about 2.6%, month-to-month, seasonally adjusted. according to this morning’s report from the bureau of labor statistics, there were 920,800 people employed in the industry in february, down 2,400 jobs from 923,200 in january. without seasonal … continued
compensation for accounting majors rises less than 2%. the staffing crisis is so-o-o-o-o over. the overall average salary offer made to 2009 bachelor’s degree graduates is $49,353—nearly identical to the 2008 average of $49,300.
“hiring trends and staffing benchmarks:” join the survey; get the results. in this survey, cpas can find out: what types of firms and companies are hiring. what they are offering in salary and benefits today. success strategies in staffing and … continued
how bad will it be? 2008 was a record year for most cpa firms and 2009 is starting strong. but this is busy season. what will happen after the busy season rush is over? at the winning is everything conference … continued