specialists can expect 4% raises in 2007 menlo park, ca /rhi news release/ — business expansion and ongoing compliance requirements will drive the demand for skilled accounting and finance professionals and intensify recruitment challenges next year, according to the just-released … continued
if we already have ‘fulfillment,’ ‘friendliness’ and ‘freedom,’ how hard can it be to add a fourth f? next question: the job outlook. join the poll; get the answers. by rick telberg on careers what makes cpas happy? it’s no … continued
can you recommend someone for this job? description: a highly reputable company known worldwide is looking for an experienced domestic cash manager. the candidate must have at least 5 years of domestic cash management experience, and a 4 year degree. … continued
‘can’t get no satisfaction?’ cfos reveal what they want from cpa firms. by rick telberg for the finance executive mick jagger isn’t the only one who can’t get no satisfaction. some finance managers can’t either. we’re fortunate that most cpas … continued
the no-brainer safety cushion for every accountant. by rick telberg for hewlett packard having a hard disk crash is bad, even when you have a back-up copy of your data and possibly, your applications. having this happen on a pc … continued
accounting and finance workers turning sour on outlook new york [news release] — the hudson employment index(sm) decreased to 100.5 in september, the lowest reading so far this year. notably, the percentage of workers expecting their employers to add staff … continued
and only one of them is about money. next question: what’s important to you in a job? join the study; get the answers.
by rick telberg
on careers
they say, “money isn’t everything. but it helps!”
for finance and accounting professionals, salary and compensation, while important, don’t factor into job-satisfaction significance as much as intellectual challenge, meaningful work, a balanced life and a clear-cut career path.
often, office-management style issues make the difference between keeping and losing a valued staffer. and that can be well within the control of partners and managers. read more →
value pricing gains traction. step 1: change the way you think about your business. start here: join the study; get the benchmarks. by rick telberg at large accountants are catching on to the notion that their clients may place a … continued
most companies keep their cpa firms for at least five to 10 years. that’s loyalty.
by rick telberg
for the finance executive
here’s some good news for accounting firms: most companies stick with their cpa firms for at least five to 10 years. and they are loathe to change. the reasons are myriad. the inherent cost of switching — getting a new set of outside accountants up to speed — is certainly one. however, another, less tangible reason, cannot be denied: the vast majority of cpa firms develop strong and deep relationships with their clients.
and yet, there is some fragility in the relationship to which no cpa firm, or corporate finance manager, should turn a blind eye. a surprising number of corporate finance managers want more from their cpa firms. to add your voice to the discussion, join the study and get the results.
and therein lays the opportunity for competitive cpa firms and perceptive corporate finance managers. read more →
what is the accountant’s role in the revised uniform state trust laws? by seymour goldberg, cpa, jd most states over the last few years have enacted significant changes in the state trust laws regarding the definition of accounting income and … continued
what every auditor needs to know about state and local trends, and government auditing standards. fiscal conditions for state and local governments appear to be improving but auditors should be alert to key developments such as natural disasters, a rise … continued
finance managers say their company’s cpa firms could be doing a better job. would you recommend your cpa firm to a friend? join the survey — get the results. by rick telberg at large the overwhelming majority of accountants in … continued
creates $170-million-a-year cfo outsourcer tatum llc, the largest and fastest-growing executive services firm in the united states, announced that the controller group llp has become a division of tatum. this move follows a long-standing strategic alliance between the firms and … continued