as goes hawaii, so goes the rest of the nation? the state licensed 2,577 new cpas in 2005, up 5 percent over the previous year, according to the board of public accountancy. that figure also represents a 16 percent jump … continued
upbeat on their own companies. not so confident about the overall economy. by rick telberg the finance executive finance and accounting professionals appear generally bullish about their own organizations’ business prospects through the remainder of 2006, but are not so … continued
with sox shock wearing off, finance execs focus on management issues. by rick telberg at large cpas’ intensive focus on financial reporting and compliance issues that began with the enactment of the sarbanes-oxley accounting reform law of 2002, may be … continued
staffers, supervisors learn how to succeed. by rick telberg public practice cpas appear to be leading the way for corporate america in developing the concepts and methods for working from the friendly confines of their homes. cpa financial managers in … continued
they’re missing a valuable aid to recruitment and retention menlo park, ca. (robert half) — as demand intensifies for skilled accountants, some companies are pulling out all the stops to recruit top candidates. but a survey shows half of chief … continued
fin 47 says you should be by rick telberg for the finance executive so what’s up with your sludge? how about that orange stuff that just went down the wrong drain? got a plan for that old smokestack? what do … continued
in a speach to the consumer federation of america (cfa), where he was awarded the lifetime consumer hero award, sen. paul s. sarbanes (d-md.) defends the sarbanes-oxley law he co-authored and lashes out at critics. it’s interesting reading, whether you … continued
… but it may help to be ‘hypomanic.’ are you? do you work with one? join the survey, get the answers. by rick telberg on careers you probably know a hypomanic or two. you know the type: they’re flaming with … continued
hudson survey finds manager supervision effective at curbing personal internet use
new york /prnewswire/ — one-quarter (23 percent) of u.s. workers who use a computer at work admit to having searched for a new job on their companies’ time and resources, according to a new survey by hudson. on top of that, three in ten send and receive personal e-mails at work at least most days, if not every day. another 28 percent say they do so occasionally.
most workers who use computers say their employers know they use the internet for personal business. in fact, three-quarters of them believe their bosses are aware of how much they use the internet for non-work related activities, and half (48 percent) say their companies monitor their computer use. of those who believe their internet use is screened, 74 percent report that their companies have formal policies regarding e-mail and web usage.
whether working remotely or remotely working: 1,600 surveyed cpas say mind your p’s & q’s. by rick telberg at large with finance and accounting professionals increasingly working outside a normal office ? and outside normal office hours ? a new … continued
download here staffers speak out, share some tips. but are managers listening? the finance and accounting profession, already facing a crisis in recruitment, is failing to utilize proper retention strategies, such as an enlightened system of mentoring, coaching, goal-setting and … continued
corporate growth primary factor driving hiring menlo park, calif. (robert half international news release) — hiring activity in accounting and finance is expected to pick up slightly in the second quarter, according to the most recent robert half international financial … continued
how corporate governance issues can affect your career moves. by rick telberg on careers should you be concerned about corporate governance issues if you’re only an employee? or if you work for a private company or independent accounting firm? you … continued
