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Be as specific as possible when emailing or contacting prospective candidates. The “Dear Candidate” approach is impersonal. Articulating the alignment of the candidate’s skillset and experience with the organization and its growth plan helps drive ...

Nearly 38.1 million Americans live in poverty, where being able to afford basic necessities can be a struggle. Even those who earn more average wages struggle to make ends meet. According to a survey by CareerBuilder, almost 80% of workers in the U.S. live paycheck to paycheck (including 10% of those earning six figures). [This […]

Should companies open their books to employees? New research from global staffing firm Robert Half Management Resources shows a majority of workers (82 CFOs were asked, “Does your company provide employees with regular updates on its quarterly and annual financial performance?” Their responses: “Staff feel more invested and engaged when leadership provides updates on company […]

Read more, exercise, take up a new hobby — you've got New Year's resolutions for yourself, but what about for your accounting firm? With 2020 fast approaching and a new decade on the horizon, now's the perfect time to position your firm for success in ...

The switch to a pass-through entity, as opposed to a C corporation, where long-term double taxation can be expensive, has other benefits, such as reducing the chances of an audit if the business owners file their taxes as a partnership versus a single own

Financial services organizations have been among the biggest targets for hackers in recent years, and it's easy to see why. As keepers of sensitive personal and financial information, CPA firm databases are enticing treasure troves for tech-savvy ...

In a series of behavioral experiments described in the paper, participants who accepted low pay to work on behalf of a social mission outperformed those working for higher pay. For example, in one experiment, 38% of subjects chose jobs involving a ...

A related PayScale survey found that employees have their own bias, as most tend to believe their workplace does a better job than other companies at providing equal opportunities for men and women.