bls: accounting loses 2,400 jobs in february

accounting and bookkeeping services down about 2.6%, month-to-month, seasonally adjusted. according to this morning’s report from the bureau of labor statistics, there were 920,800 people employed in the industry in february, down 2,400 jobs from 923,200 in january. without seasonal … continued

adp or surepayroll: who do you believe?

adp came out with its monthly jobs report report this morning — a 697,000 loss for the economy last month, including 262,000 cutbacks in small business. the data, according to adp’s economist, “clearly indicates that the recession is spreading aggressively … continued

the top 5 hot jobs for finance and accounting professionals

demand drives salary increases for 2007 the top five fastest-growing employment positions for cpas, finance and accounting professionals this year (according to robert half international): — internal auditor — compliance executive — financial analyst — staff accountant — external auditor … continued