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
there’s nothing so predictable as death and taxes. …which may be one reason why “trusts & estates” makes inc. magazine’s top ten list of fastest-growing industries for the next decade. best performing industries in the coming decade (2010-2019) 1 voice … continued
which side of the equation would you rather be on? when james f. reeves talks, people listen. not only is he a brilliant forecaster for the profession, but as senior vice president for product development at thomson reuters’ ppc, he … 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.
total fees fall 7%. a compilation of the big four accounting firms’ latest annual results shows the global economic slowdown abruptly reversed five straight years of double-digit revenue growth.
ioma forecasts some margin relief in 2010 for accounting firms. “many firms and owners are anticipating higher revenues and have taken steps to adapt to the economic environment so that growth can continue or resume. some of the steps include … continued
latest data shows a payroll industry workforce of 172,900. the october data, not seasonally adjusted, represents a gain of about 3% from the month before, and barely a change from the year ago 171,600. but, in between, and over the … continued
lesson #1: reading situations clearly and quickly, without rose-colored glasses. next question: what to expect for 2010? join the survey; see the results. by rick telberg at large while some accountants and cpa firms have been reacting to the business … 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
if you’re tired of waiting for your government bailout… here are 10 ways an accounting firm can help give a shot in the arm to local business. (and none of it costs a dime.) 1. mentor a new business owner. … continued