CPA Observation Post

Accounting jobs are growing at steady clip

The accounting profession can expect solid job growth for the next six years. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that the sector will have grown 22% by 2018, from 2008. Public accounting firms, such as the Big Four, and other corporations are in hiring mode. Read More>>

U.S., Hong Kong accounting bodies sign reciprocity deal (via @AccountingToday)

The U.S. International Qualifications Appraisal Board and the Hong Kong Institute of CPAs signed a five-year mutual-recognition agreement to facilitate reciprocity between American and Hong Kong CPAs. The IQAB is a joint endeavor of the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy and the AICPA. Eventually, the deal will lead to U.S. and Hong Kong accountants being allowed to work in both jurisdictions, subject to approval by state boards. Read More>>

Accounting, finance starting salaries to rise 3.5% in 2012, study forecasts

Starting salaries in the U.S. will increase 3.4% next year, according to a Robert Half International study. Average base pay for accounting and financing professionals will rise 3.5%, the study found. Read More>>

KPMG Member Firms Set to Hire 75,000 Graduates Worldwide

KPMG International’s member firms plan to hire about 75,000 graduates worldwide over the next three years, a 25% increase in the firm’s historical staffing target. Read More>>

Atrium: CPA hiring steadily rising in 2011 (via @AccountingToday)

More companies are hiring accountants, according to Atrium Staffing. In the first half of the year, the company filled three times as many permanent finance and accounting jobs than in all of last year. Read More>>

J.H. Cohn Raises More than $130,000 for Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Jersey

J.H. Cohn LLP raised more than $130,000 at its 10th annual employee Bowl-A-Thon benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Jersey. This brings the total raised for Make-A-Wish by the Firm over the last 10 years through employee fundraising, donations, and raffles to more than $1,132,000. J.H. Cohn surpassed the $1 million mark in 2010.
 
Make-A-Wish, one of the J.H. Cohn Foundation’s Cohn for Kids supported charities, depends on donations to grant the wishes of children with life-threatening illnesses.

At the event held on July 12, partners and staff from J.H. Cohn’s New Jersey offices filled the lanes at Hanover Lanes in East Hanover. Each bowler raised donations and sponsorships from friends, family, and clients. Bowlers, other employees, and their families also participated in raffles and tricky tray auctions, which raised additional money for the cause. In addition, J.H. Cohn hosted at the Bowl-A-Thon a Wish child (and his/her family) who has been granted a wish through the donation from the last year’s Bowl-A-Thon.

In September, J.H. Cohn’s New York offices will hold a Bowl-A-Thon benefiting the Metro New York and Hudson Valley chapters of the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Last month, the J.H. Cohn Foundation also donated a total of $150,000 to The Special Operations Warrior Foundation and the Joe Torre Safe At Home Foundation, two of its Cohn for Kids supported charities, through the 20th Annual J.H. Cohn Charity Golf Invitational.

 

New international management accountant credential to launch 2012 (from @AccountingToday)

The AICPA governing council on Monday unanimously approved a new credential called the Chartered Global Management Accountant. The credential is a joint venture of the AICPA and the London-based Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. Beginning in the first quarter of 2012, AICPA voting members will be eligible for the credential upon verifying three years of qualifying experience. CPAs who are members of both the AICPA and their state CPA societies will receive a discounted annual fee. Read More>>

Paramus, NJ is One of the Top Cities for Financial Services Job Seekers

According to Accounting Principals, an accounting and finance staffing provider, Paramus, NJ is the third best US city for financial services job seekers. Read More>>

Philadelphia Business Journal seeks nominations for CFO of the Year Award

CFO of the Year Awards will be given to financial professionals in the Philadelphia region for their roles as financial stewards. Nominees must be CFOs or hold an equivalent position and will be selected from various categories of public and private companies, nonprofit organizations, and community service. This is an excellent opportunity to heighten the CPA presence in the Philadelphia business community. Learn More>>

Accounting and Finance Hiring Expected to Remain Flat in Q2

Seven percent of CFOs anticipate adding full-time accounting and finance professionals in the second quarter, while another 7 percent plan personnel reductions, according to a new survey by staffing company Robert Half International. Read More>>