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by Janet Berry-Johnson

In the war for top talent, here are a few hiring tips to consider

With employers struggling with hiring in a tight job market, many are rethinking their requirements to fill roles. There’s a lot of competition for top talent, so skills and experience that were deemed essential just a few years ago are now considered “nice to have” rather than necessary. So how should hiring managers respond to a climate in which talent is increasingly scarce?

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by Janet Berry-Johnson

How to Win the Hiring Race in a Tight Labor Market

Companies looking to expand their accounting and finance teams are running into a problem. In the current economy, there just aren’t enough accounting and finance professionals to go around. While total U.S. employment is at just 3.8 percent as of June 2018, the unemployment rate for accounting and finance professionals is even lower than that. This means more employers are having trouble filling job openings. There is also more competition to hold on to the talent they already have.

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by Accounting Principals

A Review of Current Accounting Software

Every business needs to keep accurate financial records. For some freelancers, a notebook or spreadsheet might suffice. But accounting software can provide wider benefits. It improves accuracy, allows you to save time and money during tax season and speeds up business processes. There are a number of accounting software platforms, so how do you select the right one for your business?

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by Accounting Principals

Everything You Need to Know About Cryptocurrency Accounting

When Bitcoin came to life in 2009, few people outside of computer programmers took note. But since its shadowy beginnings, the idea of cryptocurrency has gone mainstream. Despite the collapse of one of the largest bitcoin exchanges, cryptocurrencies have drawn the interest of everyone from criminals taking advantage of its anonymity to large financial institutions looking to cut international transaction costs. Cryptocurrency opened the world’s eyes to the flaws in our current system for exchanging value and keeping track of those exchanges.

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by Janet Berry-Johnson

The Importance of Emotional Intelligence in Finance

Employers in every industry – even tech – say they’re now hiring for emotional intelligence. But what exactly is emotional intelligence? Why exactly is it so crucial? And perhaps most importantly, how do you hire for it? Today we’ll take a look at the issue and provide tips for finding finance candidates that have the right mix of hard and soft skills. What is emotional intelligence?

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by Accounting Principals

Hire Fast, Help Your Business

A tight labor market and increasingly choosy candidate pool is creating a sense of urgency among employers to hire quickly, or lose top talent to their competitors. As unemployment continues to drop, candidates have additional career options and are more willing to leave their jobs for what appears to be greener pastures. This exodus of qualified professionals can be expensive—and stressful—for all companies involved. So, who are the most eligible candidates, and how are businesses quickly engaging with them?

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by Accounting Principals

Accounting Interview Questions and Answers

Most people make two devastating mistakes when being interviewed: failing to listen to the question and attempting to answer questions with virtually no preparation. Practicing for your interview is a key component in the application process and can make or break your chances for getting the job  you want. Below you will find fourteen of the most frequently asked interview questions, regardless of  job classification.

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