how cpas can master the essence of excellence. by rick telberg/on finance why do some accounting shops excel while others stagnate? good question. and it’s probably best answered not by looking fearfully at the dismal swamp of stagnation, but by … continued
four reasons why cpa firms lose young professionals. and what to do about it. by l. gary boomer i think there are obvious reasons accounting graduates are not sitting for the cpa exam and staying in public accounting. some of … continued
it’s the economy… by jack ciesielski the accounting observer despite the higher demand, the higher pay, and the promise of steady employment, accounting – particularly public accounting – is still not perceived as a “glam job” compared to finance. i … continued
how small firms compete in today’s market. how are you doing? join the study. get the answers. by rick telberg/at large in a time of unprecedented demand for accounting professionals, the ability to recruit and retain talent is proving to … continued
finance and accounting isn’t suffering alone. it’s a competitive marketplace for talent. a shortage of skilled and talented workers has become the most pressing concern among employers, supplanting the perennial leading problem, rising cost of health care.
small-business owners aren’t waiting for more evidence of the ‘brain drain.’ as more than 19 million american workers reach traditional retirement age of 65 in the next three years, a new survey reports that 28% of small-business owners are … continued
and it’s not good news. “the advisory profession has a good but challenging problem on its hands: it is caught between an influx of new clients and a shortage of talented staff.†that should sound familiar to cpa firms. it’s … continued
robert half releases “2008 salary guide” menlo park, ca (robert half international) — starting salaries for accounting and finance professionals are expected to increase an average of 4.3 percent in the coming year, according to the just-released 2008 salary guide … continued
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