no fee growth across all sizes of firm by marc rosenberg, cpa the mantra in 2009 was “flat is up,” which meant that cpa firms would gladly settle for 2009 revenues that simply held firm at the 2008 level, given … 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
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
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 →
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
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
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
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
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
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