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How CPA Firms Can Compete for Top Talent in the Year Ahead

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CPA firm leaders outlining staffing plans for the coming year can’t help but worry if they will hit their hiring goals. This concern is not misplaced: Research for the 2024 Salary Guide From Robert Half found that organizations in both public and corporate accounting are grappling with an accountant shortage.

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Top Remote Accountants of the Week | October 17, 2024

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ACCOUNTING CANDIDATES FTE Accounting / Bookkeeping | Candidate ID #18014117 Certifications: QBO ProAdvisor, Xero Certified Education: BA, MBA Accounting Experience (years): 9+ years accounting experience Work experience (detail): Currently a Senior Bookkeeper/Team Lead with a public firm 5+ years managing outsourced accounting for multiple clients (..)

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150 Hour Rule: Let’s Keep Arguing About What Color the Drapes Should Be While the House is Burning Down

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Scrolling down we get to the important bit: First-year audit associates can expect to earn $59,000 on average this year, up from previous years, while entry-level corporate accountants can bring in $65,500 on average, according to Robert Half salary data.

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A Career For Non-CPAs

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A CPA firm has a team member who is an all-star. If they would only pass that CPA Exam! Usually, they get the message and move on to work in corporate accounting leaving a significant void in the firm. Historically, firms have even said, “We are a CPA firm, we need CPAs.”

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Accountants May Be Bucking The Innovation-Averse Trend

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The future of the corporate accountant is in flux. FinTechs are developing ways to automate accounting tasks, forcing human accountants to provide more strategic, value-added services. That doesn’t mean corporate accountants are jumping ship, however.

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CPAClub Launches CPA Matchmaking, Opens Membership Model to Private and Public Companies

CPA Practice

Drawing inspiration from the customer-centric and digital experiences offered by modern companies, CPAClub was driven to address the profession’s staffing shortages and streamline outdated processes by upending the traditional CPA firm model. To become a member or learn more, CPA firms and businesses can visit cpaclub.cpa.

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FinTech Targets The Cash Flow Needs Of CPAs

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Credit and debit cards, along with eChecks, are the most common ways businesses pay their accountants, Hall noted, though businesses’ payment preferences don’t always match an accounting firm’s. CPA firms typically prefer to use the payment method that incurs the lowest total fee.”.

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