I hope 2019 was magical for you, or at least that it was better than a swift kick in the shin. While we’ve already rang in the new year and folks are likely busy with tax season coming up or with year-end, I thought I might look back at 2019 for a little bit of… Read More »
I hope everyone is surviving the last big compliance deadlines of the year. 2019 has been a real humdinger for a lot of tax professionals. In April I heard things like “I’ve never seen it like this before” or “busiest busy season we’ve ever had” and several other statements, many including words not usually heard… Read More »
As many of you dive into Q3 work or are making the last push to get through the 10/15 deadline, we are gearing up for our busy season. The 4th quarter is when corporate tax departments and public accounting firms do the bulk of their tax hiring. It’s also the time of year when many… Read More »
It seems everyone in tax is busy this time of year…..but then again, it seems that tax people are busy all the time. And although partners in public accounting bask in that reality, not everyone benefits from this scenario. We live in a world where competition requires organizations to operate as lean as possible, thus… Read More »
It definitely feels like summer here in Colorado. The long sunny days and warm evenings are hard to beat. It’s tempting to leave the office and take long lunches or leave early and head to the closest patio for a cold drink. Wouldn’t that be great? We all dream of those jobs, right? The perfect… Read More »
I’m blessed to be writing this newsletter from the Baltic town of Miedzyzdroje. I’m spending about a month in Germany and Poland visiting family and friends. The great thing about my job is that you can do it from just about anywhere. I am a big advocate for pursuing the career and lifestyle you want.… Read More »
I read a couple of interesting articles recently that discuss the employment market and the high demand for tax people. This first article, War for talent: Twin Cities accounting firms face mounting competition for workers discusses the competitive demand in public accounting for tax professionals in the Twin Cities. In my opinion the same issues… Read More »
I hope all of you are surviving the first few weeks of Tax Season. Please remember to lift your head up and look outside now and then, eat healthy and hug your significant others a lot! Just a little while longer til you all can breathe again. As always, please keep us in mind if… Read More »
The beginning of a new year is often a time when people begin considering whether to make a change from their current position. While busy season often makes looking for a new job and changing situations difficult, there are still small things that you can do to guarantee more success in your job search. Of… Read More »
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! These are the last few days before the six or so weeks of holiday festivities and family gatherings that seem to take up so much of our time and attention. While it may seem like an good time to take a small step back from your tax job search, I’d encourage you… Read More »