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A new year has just begun. Start it by getting and staying in control. Here are some ways to do this.

Colleagues complain that it is hard to train staff because they do not listen, and even if they were trained properly, they would then leave, preventing recoupment of the training costs.

Whether you’re a managing partner or an entry-level staffer, having a clear idea of what’s expected of you is critical.

Running a professional services business requires the ability to manage multiple types of strong minded and willed individuals.

Tim Gearty of Becker Professional Education offers advice on what accounting job seekers should say in a job interview.

Tim Gearty of Becker Professional Education offers advice on how to prepare a job interview to land a job as an accountant.

CohnReznick CEO Frank Longobardi discusses some of the major issues facing his firm, including recruiting and retaining employees, developing talent, and succession planning for partners who are retiring.

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Private sector employers added 217,000 jobs in November, according to payroll giant ADP, as the economy continues to strengthen.

Do the generations feel differently about narrowing their practice?

The profession needs to attract and retain high-quality people.

Two-thirds of HR and hiring managers say their company plans to give monetary holiday bonuses this year, according to a new survey, with the average amount expected to be $858.

As the final entry in our 20 Days to a Better Firm series, we thought it would be worth noting that the best workplaces know when to stop working.

Free food during tax season is by far the most common perk offered at accounting firms, but it’s probably not doing staff any favors.

Employees value regular communications from firm leadership – particularly the managing partner or chief executive – but even better is the opportunity to meet with them in the flesh.

Learn the "secret sauce" of getting employees to stay with you longer.

It will come as no surprise that money is a great way to keep staff engaged – but you may be surprised by some of the ways top firms find to distribute it.

A roundup of recent announcements from accounting firms and companies across the country.

With qualified accountants of all levels of experience hard to come by these days, some firms are starting to wonder if they should look beyond the profession for staff.

Employees and firms can’t improve without guidance and feedback – and the best firms are making sure it flows both ways as often as possible.