Human Capital
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How do you stay current?
The role of a CFO is ever changing. The sub-aspects which make up our job change as well (such as new laws, policys, theory's and practices). Since there is no requirement for continuing education for anyone save those with licenses/certificates and those continuing education classes may or may no…
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Anyone heard of Saver Nation?
I have been looking into a new benefit that is supposed to put dollars into your retirement or bank account just for shopping through this website (like Amazon). The company is called Saver Nation https://savernation.org/. If you shop through their portal it acts like a cash back credit card; but t…
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What should we do about a Canadian who worked in the US for 7 years and is now 3 years short for Social Security?
A Canadian worker of ours worked at our US facility for 7 years and we paid US social security for those seven years. As they did not work the minimum 10 years, they cannot collect US social security when they retire. The amount paid is over $30,000. The US government won't refund the 7 years of pa…
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Favorite Inspirational Quotes for CFOs
I wanted to share my own favorite inspirational quote which I look to when I am at the crossroads of a major career decision: “Your time is limited, don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma, which is living the result of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of ot…
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Compensation - Accountant vs Analyst
Have you too noticed that larger companies have downgraded the employee title of "accountant" to "analyst"? This is the case for most fortune 500's in my city. Do you know what the reasoning is?
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CFA or CPA or a combination of both?
Hi. I am an audit associate at EY with a master's degree in commerce from university of Delhi. I want to pursue a career in finance, preferably investment banking in the States. For that purpose I have enrolled myself in CFA and I also plan to get a MBA in Finance in future from USA. Will an additi…
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Which is better ( CMA , CPA or MBA )
Hi, I am Controlling and Accounting Manager. But I left my current role 3 months ago. I am now looking for another job and my target job is Finance Manager. Could you please advice which certification is most relevant to my target job as a Finance Manager. CMA , CPA or MBA. Thanks Ahmed
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What Training Helps Both Careers And Ability?
"What training can a modern modeler take (whether certification/designation) that is recognizable and adds value to any organization?" This question was asked at a recent webinar, now available on-demand: "How ‘Modern Modelers’ Will Take Over the World of Financial Analysis" Please add your thou…
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As CFOs I think we should have a voice and a hand at this.....
I thought this would be a good read and discussion. As CFOs this is our realm and we can influence this. Please share your thoughts! http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/14/business/dealbook/blackrocks-chief-laurence-fink-urges-other-ceos-to-stop-being-so-nice-to-investors.html On Tuesday morning, the ch…
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Does anyone have recommendations for the best tests to give candidates (Excel/Online S/W)
I am looking for free testing links to test candidates on Excel, Basecamp, Google Docs, and online skills.
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CPA - work in private company without public accounting experience - Do I need public accounting exp?
Hi all, I have obtained my CPA license and then internal transferred as a Corp Accountant 2 years ago. Due to some dissatisfaction in job, I am planning to start job search. My question is, should I search for public accounting experience? If my final goal is still getting back into private company…
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Do you find there is an issue in finding quality entry-level employees?
A recent article in the March 2015 CFO says the answer is yes. Without repeating or quoting the article, what do you feel are the gaps you are seeing; either in technical or non-technical areas. As an example, I don't feel the entry-level accounting employees see the numbers in both the macro and t…
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You're being courted by a company...
To join as their CxO. The job seems ideal, they are wining and dining you. The offer is light on cash and heavy on stock and options. They aren't public, and if they were to go public it wouldn't be for a year or two and at least a million they claim they don't have. The stock and options if fully …
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Inexperienced Staff
We have been through four CFOs in my under a year here position as Accounting Manager. When I arrived, it was with a new CEO too. There were four people in accounting at that time. Two of which the CEO wanted me to fire. The other one potentially also, but she was the only one that knew the system.…
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401K question
Hi, We have an employee we are paying a "401K contribution" but we don't have a formal plan set up for it. We have essentially set this money aside and it would be paid at a future date. I've inherited the account set up and structure the previous accountant used to set this up, but it looks incorr…
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How effective is incentive compensation?
What have you and your company found to work best when offering incentive compensation? What hasn't worked?
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What professional certification fees should a company pay?
I wanted to ask the community to see what expenses a company should pay vs. what the employee should pay. For instance, my CPA license entails bi-annual renewal, costs for continuing education and fees for professional memberships.
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Why does the hiring process take so long?
I am stuck in a situation. I had two job interviews in a TEXTILE FIRM and I was selected. On 15 Jan this year, I was called for final interview of confirmation. So, I was confirmed and asked to join the company on 1 Feb. But when I went there on 1 Feb, they told me that there are some complications…
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New Hire Process
I am looking for ideas on putting together a comprehensive new hire process from the requisition stage all the way through onboarding/orientation. Does anyone have flowcharts or examples they would like to share?
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Loans to employees
Many of us have had to make loans to our employees. Whether its short-term (a weeks advance on payroll) or longer-term, how do you handle them? Do you charge interest and at what rate? Do you have them sign promissory notes? Do you do a payroll deduction (which may or may not be legal)?
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