Have you ever been given a gift that you were less than enthused about? A classic example of this is opening beautifully packaged socks on Christmas morning. The gift wrapping promised an incredible present, but sorely under-delivered. This scenario would leave most of us feeling extremely disappointed. This is how your CPA firm employees feel when you offer them perks …
Accountants, You Can Become Better Email Communicators in 3 Steps
Email is a little like running water — it’s easy to forget to appreciate. To revive our appreciation of the gift of email, all we have to do is review its benefits. Email… — Is free for individuals and cheap for businesses. — Gives companies and individuals free or low-cost opportunities to market products and services. — Facilitates instantaneous communication. …
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Accountants
Are you a highly effective accountant? If you are, your productivity, ever-widening skills set, and constant flow of new clients will confirm it. If this isn’t your reality, it can be. You can become a highly effective accountant by adopting a few simple habits. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Accountants There are habits that all highly effective accountants have. …
Should You Trust Instinct or Logic When Hiring Accountants?
Do you tend to rely more on instinct or logic when deciding which accountants to bring on board your accounting firm? If you are an individual who goes with his or her gut, you likely get pushback for your instinct-trusting ways. After all, trusting one’s gut is controversial because it’s risky. When you make decisions based on your instinct, you …
How to Find an Accounting Job FAST
Do you need to find an accounting job fast? Many unemployed accountants around the world feel your pain. While being unemployed puts you in good company, you don’t have to stay there for long. You can find an accounting job more quickly than you may think if you’re willing to implement some simple changes. Get Hired by Focusing on People, …
3 Tips to Help CPA Firm Managers Become Better Leaders in 2017
Picture source NYPhotographic Are you a CPA firm manager who wants to become a better leader in 2017? The good news is that this is an absolutely attainable goal. In fact, becoming a more skilled leader is as easy as trying out a few tips. 3 Tips to Help CPA Firm Managers Become Better Leaders in 2017 What type of …
Organization Hacks for Accountants
There’s probably not a single person who wouldn’t benefit from being more organized. The majority of us waste a lot of time and energy doing things that good organizational habits would prevent (like looking for car keys, for example). Having an organized home life is a supreme pleasure, but it pales in comparison to the bliss of being organized at …
How to Mentor Your Accounting Staff
Do you consider yourself a mentor to your accounting staff? Whether or not you have assumed this role, your employees see you as their leader. Like it or not, they take their cues from you. This shouldn’t put undue pressure on you to perform perfectly, but it should drive you to sharpen your mentoring skills. Don’t Discount Yourself from Mentoring …
3 EASY Ways for CPA Firm Managers to Build People Skills
Are you the manager of a CPA firm? If so, you are no doubt aware of the high level of people skills you must have in order to be successful. Every manager, no matter their field, simply has to be good with people. This is especially true for those in charge of accounting firms. Not only are these individuals responsible …
What Millennial Accountants Want Their Employers to Know
Accounting is a popular career choice for Millennials, the largest generation in the Canadian workforce. Despite the fact that most Millennial employees are adding value to the accounting profession, there is a myriad of cultural judgments against their character. These judgments may be accurate concerning some Millennials, but they are likely incorrect about the majority of those who comprise this …