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Making the Switch From Big 4 to a Top 100 or Large Local Firm

Should I stay in the Big 4 to make partner? As a senior manager, director, or partner at a Big 4 CPA firm, you have worked hard to climb the ladder. But what's next? Are you in the right place for that next step - or do you have some doubt? If you're looking to take the next step and advance your career, [...]

2023-04-28T09:15:50-04:00April 28th, 2023|

Working at a Large Company vs Small Company

Small company vs Large Company - that is the question. When it comes to charting your next career move, one of the main decisions you'll face is whether to work at a small, midsize, or large company. Each type of company has its own unique advantages and disadvantages, and your decision should depend on your personal preferences, career goals, and current circumstances. Small [...]

2023-04-27T08:02:37-04:00April 27th, 2023|

Effective Salary Negotiations

You're heading into the final stages of interviewing for a new role and you know salary discussions are coming next. Negotiating a job offer can be intimidating, but it's an essential step in securing your next great career step. With the job market expected to be more competitive than ever in 2023, mastering the art of salary negotiation is crucial. Here, we've gathered [...]

2023-04-26T09:21:41-04:00April 26th, 2023|

Workplace Incivility

Is it just me or do people seem to be getting more rude in professional settings? 70% of workers experience workplace incivility at least a few times a month, according to a new study out of Georgetown University. It doesn’t end there. 73% of those surveyed say that it is not unusual for customers to behave badly and 78% believe customers treating employees [...]

2023-04-25T08:03:44-04:00April 25th, 2023|

AI to Predict Turnover in the Workplace

How can we use AI to predict turnover in our workforce? The HR folks are now saying that AI-based “predictive attrition” tools could help predict who is going to quit their job in the very near future. These kinds of tools analyze data points such as public salary information, turnover rates in a specific field or role, economic trends, and more to forecast [...]

2023-04-24T07:43:16-04:00April 24th, 2023|

Workplace Trends in 2023

Wondering what's new in the workplace in 2023? The workplace is constantly evolving, and in 2023, we can expect to see some significant changes that will shape the way we work and do business. Two recent articles, one from Harvard Business Review and another from Forbes, shed light on the trends that are likely to shape the workplace in 2023 and beyond. One [...]

2023-04-21T09:30:38-04:00April 21st, 2023|

Exit Interview Strategies

What's the most effective way to move on from your current company? You’ve found what you think is a better position with another company, you’ve accepted the offer and resigned. Aside from professionally transitioning your duties, you’ve got one last meeting. The exit interview. Some people think of the exit interview as a time to let it all hang out. They asked for [...]

2023-04-20T10:00:26-04:00April 20th, 2023|

Using ChatGPT and AI in Your Job Search

Can AI be helpful in today's job search process? ChatGPT has an ominous sci-fi vibe for some people, but for others, it’s actually making the job search process easier already. One area where it’s coming in highly handy is for job seekers in writing a resume and cover letter. Out of more than 1,000 current and recent jobseekers polled in a recent ResumeBuilder.com [...]

2023-04-19T08:40:36-04:00April 19th, 2023|

Tax Filing Day History of US Taxation

What is the big deal with CPAs and April 18th this year? Welcome to tax filing deadline day! Thanks to April 15th falling on a Saturday and an obscure holiday in DC, tax filing deadline falls on April 18th this year. If you've got the interest (and a moment or two), here is a brief history of taxation in the United States. Hat [...]

2023-04-18T07:51:29-04:00April 18th, 2023|

Making Work Fit Into Life

What is an effective work-life balance? We’re used to hearing about “work-life balance,” but more and more lately, I’ve been hearing the reworded phrase “making work fit into life.” It’s a subtle distinction that indicates people are fed up with feeling like their lives revolve around work, and that the struggle is simply to squeeze some real life into their schedule. In this [...]

2023-04-17T07:24:07-04:00April 17th, 2023|
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