Tips for Turning an Internship into a Full-Time Job Offer</h1> <article> <h1>Tips for Turning an Internship into a Full-Time Job Offer</h1> <p>accountingweb — Thu, 24 May 2012 21:03:29 +0000</p> <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><div><em>By Anne Rosivach</em></div><div> </div><div>Taking that first step on the path to a career in accounting by working as a student intern is an exciting experience for aspiring professionals ‒ an opportunity to gain self-knowledge and a sense of what lies ahead.</div></div></div> </article> <article> <h1>GAO's Recent Study on Unemployed Older Workers - We Need Solutions</h1> <p>accountingweb — Thu, 24 May 2012 16:30:01 +0000</p> <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><div><em>By Terri Eyden</em></div><div> </div><div>According to a recent study done by the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.gao.gov/">United States Government Accountability Office (GAO)</a>, the number of workers age fifty-five and over who are experiencing long-term unemployment has grown substantially since 2007, which raises concerns about how long-term unemployment will affect older workers' reemployment prospects and future retirement income.</div></div></div></div> </article> <article> <h1>Sage Survey: How Small Businesses Deal with an Unpredictable Economy</h1> <p>accountingweb — Tue, 22 May 2012 21:11:33 +0000</p> <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><div><em>By AccountingWEB Staff</em></div><div> </div><div><a target="_blank" href="http://na.sage.com/">Sage North America</a> has announced the results of its Reinvention of Small Business Study, a survey focused on how small businesses are changing the way they conduct business in an unpredictable economy. </div><div> </div><div>"The latest Sage small business survey indicates that owners have not only had to reinvent their business model during the past five years, but they have also made significant personal sacrifices to keep their operations afloat," says Connie</div></div></div> </article> <article> <h1>Rev Up for Next Year's Busy Season at a Conference</h1> <p>accountingweb — Fri, 18 May 2012 20:31:40 +0000</p> <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><div>Now that busy season is over, it's a good time to consider attending a conference.</div><div> </div><div>A conference is perfect for touching base with your peers and colleagues, building connections, and doing some networking. You never know where the next good idea will come from or who might be in a position to help you in your career.</div></div></div> </article> <article> <h1>Ted Dickman Named BKD's Next CEO</h1> <p>accountingweb — Fri, 18 May 2012 18:24:40 +0000</p> <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><div>The CPA and advisory firm <a target="_blank" href="http://www.bkd.com/">BKD, LLP,</a> has tapped Regional Managing Partner Ted Dickman as its next CEO, effective Friday, June 1, 2012.</div><div> </div><div>"I'm both humbled and excited to be chosen to continue leading our firm forward into a dynamically changing world," Dickman said.</div></div></div> </article> <article> <h1>New GASB User Guide Helps Taxpayers Understand School District Finances</h1> <p>accountingweb — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:50:24 +0000</p> <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><div><em>By AccountingWEB Staff</em></div><div> </div><div>How can taxpayers follow how their money is being spent on public education? What is the difference between a school district's budget and its financial statements? How can you determine if your school district's financial health is improving or declining?</div></div></div> </article> <article> <h1>Job Hunting? Ten Tips for Nailing Skype Job Interviews</h1> <p>accountingweb — Tue, 15 May 2012 13:21:14 +0000</p> <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><div><em>By AccountingWEB Staff</em></div><div> </div><div>Skype is a software program that allows two people to speak and see one another via the Internet. Many employers are choosing Skype to conduct job interviews, especially when candidates don't live in their area. In addition, some employers are substituting a first-round telephone interview with a Skype interview so they can see the candidates as well as speak to them.</div></div></div> </article> <article> <h1>10 Tips for Hiring College Graduates</h1> <p>accountingweb — Tue, 15 May 2012 04:52:56 +0000</p> <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><div>Are you planning on hiring this spring? There are a lot of great reasons to add a new college graduate to your workplace mix. From their energy and enthusiasm, to their new ideas and recent history of learning, to their comfort with technology and social media, recent college graduates can provide many benefits to companies.</div></div></div> </article> <article> <h1>College Grads Share Goals, Concerns as They Prepare to Enter Workforce</h1> <p>accountingweb — Tue, 15 May 2012 03:47:46 +0000</p> <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><div><span>Job search engine Simply Hired has published the results of its survey of college students who are graduating this spring. The results show the mind-set of many of the students who are about to join (or try to join) the workforce.</div></div></div> </article> <article> <h1>AICPA 2012 Sidney Kess Award Winner Takes Volunteerism to the Road</h1> <p>accountingweb — Mon, 14 May 2012 17:54:48 +0000</p> <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><div><em>By Deanna C.</div></div></div> </article> </main></body></html>