5 tips for employers to boost cpa exam test-taking chicago [kaplan cpa education news release] — the number of certified public accountants is at a standstill — from 639,628 in 2003 to just 646,520 in 2006 — an increase of … continued
a reading stack for entrepreneurs, accountants and others interested in perspectives on professional services, culled from the reading list at the stanford business school… entrepreneurship “beyond entrepreneurship,” james c. collins, william c. lazier: new jersey: prentice hall, 1992. discussion of … continued
well, if you’re a hard-working cpa with a passion for bleeding-edge technology, it might look something like this. california cpa kendall wheeler snapped this picture, he says with a cpa’s precision, at 9:12 pm pst july 26, 2006. he claims … continued
software-as-a-service is already taking over the crm business. how soon before finance and accounting apps follow? what do cpas really want in business software? join the study, get the results. by rick telberg for the finance executive with more and … continued
they may be the real decision-makers in hiring, firing cpa firms. are you the gatekeeper? by rick telberg at large when companies go looking for a new audit or accounting firm, who decides which to pick? if you ask a … continued
the solution to staff shortages and turnover may be closer than you care to look. how’s does your office rate? by rick telberg on careers no doubt about it: the cpa profession offers a great career. it offers opportunity, challenge … continued
it depends on who you ask — auditors harbor more doubts than preparers. by rick telberg at large while cpas in general believe that corporate america has room for improvement when it comes to meeting the public’s expectations, those in … continued
would you recommend your cpa firm to a friend? by rick telberg for the finance executive cpas and cfos share a common question: how much longer will their relationships go on? the question begs another: what might cause the client … continued
the best way to compete for talent begins with re-thinking your business. by rick telberg at large the battle for scarce accounting and finance talent is reaching unheard of proportions. firms are turning away work. finance departments are paralyzed. the … continued
secret to success: the art of giving and taking feedback. by rick telberg on careers we’ve been asking accountants and finance managers lately how well their offices use feedback to keep folks happy. it’s clear that a little do-and-don’t advice … continued
the odds are, it’s you! finance execs pass judgment on hiring, firing outside cpa firms. by rick telberg for the finance executive who decides which cpa firm to hire? the chief tarot officer? the vice president of entrails interpretation? the … continued
it’s the “little things” that count toward keeping clients happy. by rick telberg you already know what it means to be a professional. it starts with technical competence, personal integrity, a commitment to the public trust and putting the client’s … continued
hint, hint: it’s not just the money. staff retention secrets: what’s yours? download “staff management do’s and don’t’s.” by rick telberg on careers nothing ? really, nothing ? hurts a cpa office as much as losing a good employee? except … continued