mergis group: accounting and finance confidence rebounds
confidence index jumps 5.7 points to 48.0.
jobs
accountants rank soft skills as more important for leaders than technical skills
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
unemployment hits 8.9%; but accountant jobs bounce back
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
hire a veteran and win tax breaks
… as if you needed the tax breaks for a reason. read more →
comments: how to motivate gen y
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 →
what’s in your firm’s stimulus plan?
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
bls: accounting loses 2,400 jobs in february
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
salary offers to new accounting grads hit the wall
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.
new survey launched: who’s hiring and who’s not
“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
after busy season, comes layoff season
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
mergis launches tarp team
targeting employers affected by financial crisis. in response to increased demand in the wake of recent government bailout provisions, the mergis group, a leading specialty professional placement firm, has created a tarp and government bailout talent delivery team to manage … continued
top 5 red flags for cpa job-hunters
thinking about a new job offer? think again, and apply these toip 5 signs. look for top 5 signs a business is failing (a company you do not want to work for): 1. weak credibility in the industry 2. a … continued
the 12 best career tips for right now
your 30-day action plan.
by rick telberg
with the economy staggering, cpas and other finance professionals are finding it a difficult time to get their job hunt into gear.
what should you be doing right now – in this difficult economy and right before busy season – to best position yourself for new career opportunities? i canvassed a few hundred of my closest friends on linkedin and received a dozen ideas from eight very smart people.
here’s your action plan for the next 30 days…