cch 2007 unscheduled absence survey: most employees call in “sick†for reasons other than illness riverwoods, ill. (www.cch.com) – two-thirds of u.s. workers who call in sick at the last minute do so for reasons other than physical illness, according … continued
internet forums and chat groups explode in popularity by rick telberg one problem that almost all accountants face, whether you are in public or private practice, is information overload. on one hand, there is an abundance of it—between subscription services … continued
take control of your it systems by rick telberg as a financial services professional, you know the horror stories… fidelity national, wells fargo, choicepoint, h&r block, ameritrade. each has suffered data breaches in the past two years that ranks among … continued
“too much to do, not enough time.†how does your office rate? join the survey; see the answers. by rick telberg accounting firms and finance departments have but a few stark choices when it comes to managing the epidemic staffing … continued
but is it for the right reasons? busy season 2008 is right around the corner. how are cpas adding value? join the survey. get the answers. by rick telberg tax professionals could be making a stronger case about the value … continued
how worried should you be? “the last few years have seen a slew of data breaches—all bad, but some worse than others,” says eweek in compiling the 17 top security failures in the past three years. july 2007 fidelity national … continued
benefits packages play key role in attracting and keeping staff. which benefits matter the most? join the survey; get the answers. by rick telberg on careers the accounting and finance profession is clearly struggling mightily to address chronic staff shortages … continued
a few simple rules can guarantee success.
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staff motivation translates into business success. how does your office rate? join the survey; see the answers. by rick telberg on careers the best firms to work for may also be the most successful. new research findings from the gallup … continued
staff motivation translates into business success. see the story, cpas tick this: engagement boosts earnings. how does your office rate? join the survey; see the answers. add your comments, by email. see the story, cpas tick this: engagement boosts earnings. … continued
but when do you say “enough!”
by rick telberg
cpas do a lot of things in the course of their accounting work, from audits to tax prep to business advice to mopping up the tears of those who have been brave and foolish enough to venture into the jungle of american entrepreneurialism.
but in a certain way, all of these functions boil down to one: satisfying your clientele.
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cpas weigh in on the profession’s biggest, toughest problems. even the smallest gains resolving these gargantuan issues could pay big dividends. join the survey here. which issues are most in need of new, creative thinking? (check all that apply.) 67% … continued
most important attributes, according to young cpas:
— 74% say good compensation
— 67% say comprehensive resources to get the job done
— 63% say an ethical leadership culture
— 51% say flexible hours
— 49% say support for continuing professional education
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