Human Capital
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Must a Chief Accounting Officer have a CPA?
The Controller who works for me has grown up through the ranks of the company from a billing clerk. She has a Bachelors in Accounting and learned everything about SEC accounting on the job when the company was public. The company was bought by a private Brazilian owner and taken private under a UK …
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Investment Bankers as CEOs
I'd like to hear the thoughts of our members on the "trend" of appointing Investment Bankers as CEOs.
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Who is actually writing the Job Specs?
In another thread, Mark Richards brought up a very interesting point: "...- then you need to see how closely the role description matches the CEO's views. What is written and what is possible can often be quite different - so while the CEO may say they want more help, ensure they will let you perfo…
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When an employer contributes to an HSA up front, how is it recorded on the company's books?
Is the contribution deferred until offset with claims? If an employee leaves before using the full contribution, is it then expensed (like an accrued vacation payout)?
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I want a job description of accounting controller officer
I want details of job description of accounting controller officer
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How do you take advantage of your commute?
If you live in a city with good public transportation, I know you can probably get a lot of work done on your commute. But for those of us who have to drive 30 plus minutes a day to get to the office, any suggestions on how to take advantage of that otherwise lost time?
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Do you know any PEOs that take on just 1 employee?
We're a UK based company looking to take on our first employee in the USA, and so are looking at the best way to do this. We are thinking of using a PEO but I have heard very few take on just one employee / cost may be prohibitive for just one. Any suggestions of PEOs who will take one / alternativ…
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Are reimbursed health care premiums taxable to the employee?
I help with a small non-profit with less than 10 employees. If we simply reimburse employees for their health care premiums on policies they themselves pay is that money taxable to them? If so, is there a way to get around that? Thanks
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Would you sign a NDA with a Recruiter?
Is it only me that finds being given a NDA from a Recruiter just a little bizarre. By the way, not only is the NDA poorly written, but they also are asking questions about spouse's name, occupation, children names and ages under the guise of transition/relocation needs.
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Employee Development Plans
If you or have used them, how do you create them. Are they template based or more individually created. Once you created the plan, how do you use it with your employee? What are some of the common pitfalls and potential benefits? Any real world (redacted, of course) experiences you can share?
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What is the best way to survey CFOs?
I'm looking to collect feedback from senior finance leaders for my market research. What are the best ways to survey CFOs? I currently have a short survey of 15 survey questions.
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CPA Certification
I passed the CPA exam out of college, 20+ years ago. I have never worked in public accounting, but have worked in accounting all of that time. Would I have to take the exam again to get certified?
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Restoration of CPA license after 25 years?
I haven't had my license since 1987. I was certified in Illinois. Anyone know if an inactive license will be restored after that long of a lapse? I have been employed as an accountant all along and had 3 years at E&Y after passing the exam back in the day. I have the restoration paperwork and t…
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What Three Books Have Had the Biggest Impact on You as a Business Leader?
If you had to rate the top three business books you've read what would they be? What books have had the most impact on your role as a leader in business? Your top three recommendations for business leaders - 1.2.3.
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How do I account for product gift for PR?
My employer is in vegetable oil. It is our normal practice to give our products to friends of the company and staff as incentives. End of every month, we value the closing stock. How do we account for PR?
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Salary surveys
Where do you find the best data on relative salaries and cost of living (website/periodicals)?
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Is there a way to structure the employment agreement so employees are not filing for unemployment when the business closes for days off?
I manage a small (8 employees) medical practice that closes when the employer/physician is on vacation. This year, for the first time, the employees have been filing unemployment during these closed days (even part-time employees). This is going to cause a significant increase in SUTA taxes next ye…
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Employment release
I recently was let go from my previous employer and was provided a general release - by signing it I will waive claims/disparagement, in exchange for receiving a severance. The severance amount is immaterial for me and I don't feel comfortable to sign such release. Should I inform the company that …
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How to handle and overwhelming workload working with a boss who doesn't do anything except bossing you around?
What would you do if you are having an overwhelming workload while your vice president is not doing anything except bossing around, pressing you to get the job done (even the jobs that are his own) by you? This situation is very stressful for me, since he’s the one who makes decision on my promotio…
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How to counteract the CPA requirement, when you do have other credentials?
I am perfect for a Controller position in an industry that I have vast experience in but I cannot get past the In-House Recruiter because they want a CPA. I am an ABA and a CMA. Any suggestions on how to convince this guy to look at the rest of my resume? He has a PHR designation and I thought abou…
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Resumes - Which do you find better and why?
There have been lots of Q & A on Proformative about great executive resumes, but none asks the simple question, for a high-level role, which resume format is better and why? (In alpha order) Chronological Functional Hybrid
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Are company owner and employee retirement benefits connected when using a PEO?
I manage and co-own a small business with 3 full time (with benefits) and 3 part time (limited benefits) employees. I am considering using a PEO. Is the owner's retirement vehicle/limits connected to the employees' when using a PEO? Also, is the PEO fee based only on wages of leased employees or al…
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What's the best way to use multiple email accounts?
I provide part time CFO services for several clients. Some of these clients want me to use their email address. I Understand how to set my Outlook settings so several accounts bring in mail. I'm looking for an effective way I can respond or send mail using the correct account.
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