The CPA exam is quite different than when we took the exam back in the stone ages. Back then it was the Uniform CPA Exam (unlike 2024). We took all 4 parts over 3 days in a giant rec hall. Had to pass 2 parts to keep any. (Pretty sure we walked barefoot in the snow, uphill both ways to take it back [...]
Ready for another workplace trend term? You've come to the right place. Official word on the street is that the Great Resignation is being replaced with the Big Stay. Chief economist at ADP Nela Richardson recently wrote that US job openings are down 20% from a year ago — their highest peak ever. But companies are still hiring like crazy, and hiring has [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
5 Mistakes in Managing Student Loan Debt guest post by Genevieve Dobson The first step to taking control of your student loan debt is acknowledging that it exists. If you’re allowing your student loan bills to pile up and collect dust, thinking they will eventually go away, you will never gain control over your finances. Fortunately, there are plenty of valuable resources available [...]
Thoughts to Ponder when Considering Working for a Startup Accepting a position at a startup could be an exciting decision that will change your career. Because of the new concepts and fresh approaches startup companies typically bring to the market, they provide an opportunity for you to make a lasting impact on an organization. Year after year startups find themselves in desperate need [...]
Why Low Ball Offers Are A Bad Idea Have you ever considered making a lowball salary offer? Perhaps it was for a candidate who was a good fit but has been unemployed for a few months. Say she was earning $100k in her previous position. Because she is currently unemployed, it might be tempting to experiment with how low of a salary [...]
How To Handle Multiple Job Offers When job hunting, you are more likely to be prepared to accept an offer than reject one. But what happens when you receive multiple job offers? Many candidates don’t consider this possibility beforehand and in turn do not equip themselves with the information they need to make this decision successfully. Knowing what to do in the event [...]
How To Effectively Work With a Recruiter Accounting and finance professionals are in high demand. If you have an online account with any professional networking site, i.e., LinkedIn, the chances that numerous recruiters have been reaching out to you about open positions you qualify for are extremely high. In today’s job market, this sounds like a good problem to have. However, sometimes, [...]