every seven seconds another american turns 50. at “retirement,” 56% of americans want to own their own business. that?s more than four times as many who just want to retire and not work at all. it’s probably as true for … continued
former director of internal audit at aetna inc. asserts in a federal lawsuit she was fired last year for raising concerns about the company’s financial controls. linda guyden said in her 34-page suit that senior executives at aetna ignored her … continued
la quinta, calif. — boseant-piper of indian wells has merged its accounting practice with peterson slater & osborne accountancy corp. cpa robert boseant, formerly the managing partner of boseant-piper, said the firm moved its operation to peterson slater & osborne … continued
19 oct 2005 | management issues news when americans look forward, they see a future fraught with peril. but while they are worried about terrorism, their families and their health, their biggest fear is that despite their best efforts, they … continued
rise in compensation levels correlates with demand for accounting talent competition for skilled accounting and finance professionals is on the rise, and growth in base compensation reflects the heightened demand. according to the 2006 salary guide from robert half international, … continued
strong desire for professional independence by u.s. workers challenges corporate workforce strategies from hudson highland group while independent professionals don’t get many of the direct benefits of typical employment, a new study finds them to be consistently happier and better … continued
wireless accountants are responding rapidly to client needs and boosting productivity by rick telberg special for hp october 2005 much like it became computerized in the 1980s, america is going wireless at a frenzied pace. and just like the move … continued
how do you cope with your busy season? by rick telberg on management for aicpa career insider it’s no secret that cpas from all walks of the profession struggle with work/life balance. but you don’t need to take my word … continued
‘ability to relate’ to people and ‘integrity’ may be the most important ingredients in a successful career as a cpa.
survey of 10,000 workers examines retention tactics and employee tenure three in ten (30 percent) accounting workers would not consider another job offer, while just one-fifth (19 percent) of human resource and manufacturing workers feel that way, according to a … continued
but what’s it take for cpas to succeed today? by rick telberg at large according to the latest national survey by the american institute of cpas, a slight increase in the number of accounting graduates is alleviating a severe shortage … continued
financial sector expected to experience greatest growth the hiring of full-time accounting and finance professionals is expected to increase slightly in the fourth quarter, according to the robert half international financial hiring index. seven percent of chief financial officers polled … continued
in search of the ideal employer aug 18th 2005 from the economist print edition students are in demand again and becoming increasingly choosy come september, the campuses of america will be swarming not just with returning undergraduates, but also with … continued