learn what it takes to attract the best talent and merger partners.
by robert fligel, cpa
rf resources llc
for many in the cpa business, organic growth is going to be very slow for the next several years. so, cpa firms seeking growth are:
but how do you position your firm to be desirable to merger partners or new talent?
maybe the 150-person firm in bellevue, wash., has found a winning formula.
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clark nuber is consistently ranked among one of washington’s best places to work and the firm has an 88 percent retention rate. tracy l. white, sphr, senior director of human resources, shares insights into what it takes to build a dedicated staff:
hiring plans rebound. heavy demand for post-grads.
via aicpa
newly minted accountants have some of the brightest job prospects in the nation, with nearly 90 percent of accounting firms forecasting the same or increased hiring of graduates this year compared with 2010, and nearly three quarters, 71 percent, of the largest firms anticipating more hiring – an indicator of a rebounding economy.
rule 1: deliver a consistent message.
cpa and consultant steve erickson offers 10 tips to help firms in hiring and retention:
but they bill for it too.
the best firms, according to inside public accounting, start paying more from the first day and from the bottom up. for instance, ipa’s best of the best pay new graduates about $55,000, compared to $50,000 at their competitors — a 10% advantage that generally carries through every job level. read more →
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thanks to the economic bust, the staffing crisis for cpa firms seems to have evaporated. so here’s the question: does creating a “great place to work” still mean anything these days? lisa tierney tierney coaching & consulting i spent twenty … continued
thanks to the economic bust, the staffing crisis for cpa firms seems to have evaporated. so here’s the question: does creating a “great place to work” still mean anything these days? richard g. rinehart grant partners llc without a doubt, … continued