September 19th, 2018 by Accounting Principals

5 Ways to Elevate Your Interview Impact

You’ve printed extra copies of your resume, selected your best interview outfit, researched the company and are prepared ask questions of the interviewer. But if you want to ace an interview for a highly sought-after accounting and finance job, you’ve got to be ready for more than just the basics. Here are five ways to elevate your interview impact. Understand what’s happening in the industry at large What’s on the minds of accounting and finance pros right now?

September 11th, 2018 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?

September 3rd, 2018 by Janet Berry-Johnson

Working Your Way Up the Ladder

It’s not always popular to talk about “paying your dues,” but the fact is most people start out their careers somewhere near the bottom and work their way up. A combination of hard work, skill, a good network and even luck will move you up the rungs of your accounting career ladder. Let’s take a look at the steps you’ll take to get there. Education and internships The first step in an accounting career is education.

August 29th, 2018 by Janet Berry-Johnson

How to Figure Out and Present a Fair Salary Offer

Making a salary offer is a pivotal time in the hiring process. As a business, you want to hire the best candidates. But you also need to consider your budget and prevent salary decisions from being based on whim or emotion. Offer too high, and you might be overpaying for talent. Offer too low, and you risk destroying trust with the candidate. Job seekers today have access to credible salary information. They know their worth. Do you?

August 22nd, 2018 by Janet Berry-Johnson

Video Job Interview Tips

Job interviews can be daunting – especially if your prospective employer wants to conduct the interview via video conference. If you’re not accustomed to video, you may feel a bit awkward in front of the camera. Technical troubles can also be an issue. The bad news is that, in this day and age, job seekers probably can’t avoid video job interviews.

August 15th, 2018 by Accounting Principals

Get Down with a Plan to Skill Up Employees

How do you feel about your organization’s ability to attract skilled accounting and finance staff?

August 8th, 2018 by Janet Berry-Johnson

How to Choose Between Really Good Candidates

On some level, it’s a good problem to have when hiring: you’ve narrowed down your candidates for an open position to a few outstanding contenders. Both passed your thorough screening and reference checks with flying colors. Both boast the education, experience, and skills you require and dazzled you during the interview process. But both can’t join the team. So how do you choose the right one?

August 1st, 2018 by Janet Berry-Johnson

Breaking Down the Newest Proposals for Tax Cuts

Is your business ready for another round of tax reform?

July 24th, 2018 by Accounting Principals

What to Look for When Hiring an Accounting Manager.

In businesses of a certain size, it’s crucial to have someone to act as a buffer between the Chief Financial Officer or Controller and staff accountants. That someone is typically an Accounting Manager, and the position requires a unique mix of qualifications. Accounting Managers need to have in-depth knowledge of everything having to do with financial reporting, managing the work of other accountants and communicating with financial executives. Here’s an idea of what to look for when hiring an Accounting Manager.

July 18th, 2018 by Janet Berry-Johnson

Tax Reform 2018: Explained

There has been a lot of talk about the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) since it was signed into law. Most of the focus has been on how the new tax reform will impact tax planning and projections for individuals and companies. Financial reporting will also be affected in a major way. It’s important to consider whether you and your team are ready for the transition.

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