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Resume Distribution Services

Most job seekers will take a chance on a solution that will provide interview opportunities. Resume distribution services seem like a good idea, and many of them do provide a means by which you can get your resume in front … Continue reading

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Big 4 Public Accounting Jobs

To discuss the opportunity – pro and con, send an email to bob@accountingheadhunter.com All inquiries are confidential. If you are in a Big 4 firm or second tier firm, you may find that your environment is not satisfying your career … Continue reading

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Risk Consulting Role

I recently received a call from an outstanding company, very stable, long history.  They are looking for a Risk Management Consultant for their New Jersey/New York Metro based clients.  An overview of the job is below.  I thought that the … Continue reading

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Does company size matter for your career?

Is Company Size Critical? I had a client looking for a Senior Accountant. The company is a medium sized company, and they are doing well, even in this environment. This question has come up from some candidates – is a … Continue reading

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Will IASB Benefits Issue Create Accounting Jobs?

In January 2001 the IASB (International Accounting Standards Board) was initiated with the ambitious but worthy goal of creating a set of international accounting rules.  Recently, in August 2009, they issues a draft on  accounting for post-employment benefits, which is … Continue reading

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Accounting job with Big 4 CPA Firm

A most popular career choice for Accounting graduates is to work for a Big 4 CPA firm.  Currently, the “Big 4″ included KPMG, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Ernst & Young, and Deloitte. Most will choose a career as an auditor.   After a few … Continue reading

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Passing Rates of CPA Exam

As the economy improves and hiring increases, there will be a high level of competition for the better jobs.   As an Accountant, you must differentiate yourself from the other candidates.  Successfully passing the CPA examination, and becoming certified is critical … Continue reading

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Beware the Career Detour

Most people feel that speaking with a headhunter is a necessary evil when the time comes to look for a job.  But one of the best reasons to speak with a headhunter if you are NOT looking for a job … Continue reading

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IFRS – Global Issue for Accountants

What is IFRS? IFRS is a single set of globally accepted, high quality accounting standards.  By 2011, it will be used in over 100 countries.  The US will be only one reamining on industrialized nation using GAAP.  Some benefits to … Continue reading

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XBRL – More urgency in adoption seen

XBRL – Sooner than expected? The Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) release of final rules mandating Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) has not yet been issued. However, it seems that reporting in the format called XBRL could come earlier than … Continue reading

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