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Although you want to hire confident workers, over-confident employees may cause conflict down the road. Likewise, hiring a candidate who lacks confidence will most likely result in underperformance on the job. Learn how to assess whether a candidate is too confident… or not “confident enough.” Conflict You want a candidate who discusses their accomplishments and… Read more »

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Hiring and training new employees costs you time and money. The longer you can keep your top employees employed at your workplace, the less often you’ll have to face the high price of hiring. Learn how you can retain employees longer with these guidelines. Collaboration Hire workers with the right skills and culture fit, who… Read more »

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Summer is the perfect time for you to relocate to Denver as an accountant. If you’re thinking of starting a new career in the Denver area, consider the following factors to aid in your decision. Summer Relocation Summer is the perfect time to move to Denver. You’ll be able to cheer on the Colorado Rockies… Read more »

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When interviewing for your next accounting position, your potential employer will most likely request a credit check. After all, you’ll be working with the company’s finances, and your hiring manager wants to know you are fiscally responsible. Learn how to discuss your not-so-stellar credit report and focus on your superior job skills and work experience… Read more »

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To keep your company thriving, it’s important you search for top talent now. You’ll have your pick of the highest-quality professionals to prepare for your busy season and cover employee absences. Hire Proactively for Your Busy Season Before you find yourself in dire need of top-quality candidates, hire now. Baby Boomers are retiring, college students… Read more »

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Your employee handbook shows how you want your employees to be treated and how you expect them to interact. It also states your company’s brand and culture and helps you attract, engage, and retain top talent. Make sure you have a current layout of expectations in these five areas regarding how you’ll run your business…. Read more »

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As an accountant, you can advance without a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation. However, it’s definitely in your best interest to earn your license. Career Development Many public accounting firms require a CPA to advance within the firm , so it’s best to earn your designation as soon as possible. Earning your license helps you… Read more »

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Congratulations! You’ve earned your accounting degree. Here are two entry-level jobs you might take to build your work experience. Staff Accountant As a staff accountant, you’ll be responsible for compiling financial information, processing journal entries in various accounts, and reconciling financial data and reports. Your duties would include preparing reports, records, classification, and summaries of… Read more »

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Salary negotiation for potential accounting employers can be stressful. As a manager, you want to offer competitive compensation that fits with your company’s budget. A job candidate wants an appropriate salary based on his skills and experience. To find a balance between what you and your potential hire want, follow these guidelines. Conduct Market Research… Read more »

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As in other professions, many accounting workers are hesitant to take time off from work due to illness. Reasons may include strong work ethic, a heavy workload, wanting to please a boss, or simply being unable to miss getting paid or risk losing employment. However, people who come to work with the flu spread germs… Read more »