cpas speak out on compensation issues. next question: are you ready for tax season 2008? join the survey; see the answers. by rick telberg here’s something rather surprising: slightly more than half of the accountants we surveyed actually think they’re … continued
benefits packages emerge as key to cpa job changes. which benefits matter most to cpas? join the study. get the answers. by rick telberg on careers if you’re like most cpas, one of your new year’s resolutions may be to … continued
the world is changing, your career path will change with it. by rick telberg if you’re just starting your cpa career and you’re not sure which specialty path to take, don’t fret. many experienced cpas are confounded by the same … continued
robert half releases “2008 salary guide” menlo park, ca (robert half international) — starting salaries for accounting and finance professionals are expected to increase an average of 4.3 percent in the coming year, according to the just-released 2008 salary guide … continued
bob jones and bike bob jones spent the past summer on a coast-to-coast sight-seeing trip. nothing unusual about that, except for two things: he did it on a bicycle. and he’s 76 years old. jones, the managing partner for towson-based … continued
report highlights international skills shortage, retention concerns menlo park, ca (robert half international) — employers around the world are feeling the effects of a shortage of accounting and finance professionals, according to the robert half international global financial employment monitor. … continued
redwood city, calif. – california accounting and business students can enhance their career prospects thanks to free résumé postings at www.calcpa.org. the california society of cpas is providing the free service for calcpa student members. “top employers from throughout california … continued
that’s the intriguing question that accountants in canada are asking today. the new edition of ca magazine from the canadian institute of charted accountants reports “female cas 34 and younger now outnumber their male counterparts. of the nearly 14,000 cas … continued
cpas say you need more than just good technical skills. what’s your secret? join the study; get the results. by rick telberg people skills are important in everything and in every business, but they have a special significance and separate … continued
hint: it’s not all ticking and footing. what’s your success secret? join the survey; see the results.
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“passion†is not a word that pops up in a lot of business studies. but ask accountants and finance managers for the secret formula to a successful cpa career and “passion†is mentioned many times and in many ways.
“there are so many different career paths one can take and are available; finding the career path that you are passionate about is key and it takes time,†said james hoffman, an assistant controller in englewood, colo.
joanne newfield of cherry hill, n.j., a comptroller who also runs her own public practice and teaches accounting, advises new accountants: “don’t give up. find your passion in accounting and specialize in that area.â€
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what’s the best piece of advice you could offer to a young cpa just starting out in the profession? • never take training for granted. get the most out of it. get your cpa early and go after your masters … continued
what’s the single most important factor affecting career paths in the profession today? • cpas are more than just accountants – they’re finance people and business and individuals planners. image is the most important factor affecting the profession. if we … continued
is there anything else we should be asking about finding success in today’s profession? • what one character trait do you feel makes you best suited for a career as a cpa? • what is your priority (purpose) – money … continued