NEW SURVEY RESULTS: ‘Decisiveness’ Rated Top Trait for Success in Accounting Business
First insights from “How to Succeed in the Accounting Business?” survey.
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U.S. Accounting Pay Beats London, but Not Asia
New global study shows 43 percent of accountants are ready to jump ship. Here’s why. By CPA Trendlines Research The war for top talent in the U.S. accountancy profession is spreading worldwide, fueled by growth and increased confidence, according to … Continued
CPA Firms Paying Top Dollar for Talent in Nationwide Hiring Binge
Wages hit new high; hourly rates at CPA firms up nearly 10 percent. By CPA Trendlines Research As the economy adds jobs, the accounting industry is grabbing its share and sometimes more, according to CPA Trendlines sources. At the same time, … Continued
CPA Firms Struggle to Meet Staff CPE Expectations
In Comments: “More is needed. This is an opportunity for firm leadership.” Join the survey: Get more results. Results of a new CPA Trendlines career outlook survey show optimism among staffers about management support for personal advancement and commitment to training. But firms … Continued
When Accountants Don’t Know They Don’t Know
By Sandi Smith Leyva The Accountant’s Accelerator Early in my career, one of my favorite things to teach was Maslow’s four stages of learning. I still think it’s one of the most valuable and profound pieces of information I have … Continued
Five Thinking Patterns That Will Keep You Playing Small
What makes you flinch? By Sandi Smith Leyva Accountant’s Accelerator If you feel you should be doing better than you are in business, you may have a belief pattern that is unconsciously holding you back. The first step is to … Continued
Today’s Top Priorities for New Accounting Grads
Many accounting students face the enviable dilemma of choosing between job offers…
Accounting Firms Launch New War for Talent
Firms are hiring, and many staffers are thinking about a job change. Get more details, join the survey. By Rick Telberg CPA Trendlines Now five years since the banking crash that forced record layoffs at tax and accounting firms, new … Continued
18 Pieces of Today’s Best Job Advice
Get certified. Apply early and often. Join the survey; get the results. By Rick Telberg I’m looking over the early responses to our new CPA Careers survey and one stands out for its practicality and wisdom. This from a veteran senior finance … Continued
Three and a Half Ways to Get Your Own CPA Practice
And 11 good tips for once you do. Here at CPA Trendlines, Ed Mendlowitz answers some of the toughest questions practitioners can throw at him. He’s the right one to ask. After more than 40 years in the business – … Continued
Novice Manager Needs to Know: How To Do It All?
15 strategies for a first-time supervisor’s success. Here at CPA Trendlines, Ed Mendlowitz answers some of the toughest questions practitioners can throw at him. He’s the right one to ask. After more than 40 years in the business – … Continued
Fun Reads for Busy Season
Be kind to your brain and your brain will be kind to you. Ed Mendlowitz answers some of the toughest questions practitioners can throw at him. He’s the right one to ask. After more than 40 years in the business … Continued
Measuring Growth in Yourself, Staff and Partners
“Knowledge Gap” method uses a client-centric approach. Ed Mendlowitz answers some of the toughest questions practitioners can throw at him. He’s the right one to ask. After more than 40 years in the business – building his own practice, running … Continued