Posts by Mark Stein
Why It Makes Sense to Work With an Accounting Staffing Agency
If hiring isn’t your core business, leave the details to a company that specializes in them. You need to hire for an accounting or finance position, and you’ve been putting it off. Why? Maybe it’s because finding the right candidate seems impossible. Maybe it’s because you just don’t have time to work through all the…
Read More7 Tips for Being a Financially Responsible Young Adult
One of the scariest aspects of entering adulthood is the weighty responsibility of managing your finances. Even if you’re well-prepared and financially literate, managing money is not always fun! So, we’ve compiled some tips to help you become a financially responsible young adult! Educate Yourself Take initiative and own your financial literacy. Multiple money management…
Read MoreDirect Hiring
Direct hiring, also called permanent placement, connects a company’s open long-term positions with top-quality talent. Unlike interim hires, temp positions, or even temp-to-hires, permanent placements are, well . . . permanent. The company assumes full responsibility for hiring and onboarding costs, and the new hire is immediately on the company’s payroll! Although a company can…
Read MoreWhy Is Recognition So Important?
According to a Gallup and Workhuman research study, these feelings characterize employees who experience proper recognition in the workplace: According to a Gallup and Workhuman research study, these feelings characterize employees who experience proper recognition in the workplace: And countless other studies lend credibility to this report –the results are unanimous! Employees who receive proper…
Read MoreWhat is a Financial Analyst?
A financial analyst provides informed financial insight to businesses and individual investors regarding the market and economic trends. They must identify and forecast future risks and trends based on the current and past markets. Their reports offer strategy and guidance that is data-driven, carefully researched, and organized. A financial analyst typically spends his day doing…
Read More6 Tips for Boosting Your Credit Score in 2024
Good credit scores may seem elusive and mysterious, but they’re a measurable system establishing financial reliability. A three-digit number ranging from 300 to 850, your credit score is a “grade” that informs potential lenders how risky it is to lend money to you. Consequently, you should consistently work to improve and maintain your credit score.…
Read MoreHow to Write a Career Action Plan
Are you feeling a little lost in your career? It could be that you don’t have an action plan. A career action plan is a detailed map, carefully laying out the route of your professional career. Providing clarity and focus, each step and potential barrier is a signpost directing you to your destination. What Does…
Read More‘Firing’ your CPA: Tips for Handling this Difficult Situation
Note: this article refers to when you use an outside accounting firm for your company, not when you are letting an employee go. Firing your CPA is never fun. No one enjoys those types of conversations. They’re awkward and a hassle. However, due to the sensitivity of personal and business finances, having the right CPA…
Read More5 Tips for Money Management During a Tough Economy
Americans continue to struggle under the weight of inflation. And while it appears that the recession has been staved off for the time being, the cost of household expenses feels staggering, putting a strain on budgets across the country. Saving money feels impossible. Employers face difficult decisions, causing employees to brace themselves for potential layoffs.…
Read MoreWhy Veterans Should Consider an Accounting Career: Transferrable Skills You Possess
For veterans, reentering civilian life is challenging. The specialized skills required by the military often seem contrary to those expected by the civilian workforce. However, veterans have many transferable skills that qualify them for civilian sector work. If you are a veteran or an active-duty service member exploring post-discharge options, why don’t you consider an…
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