Accounting Firm Leaders Cite ‘Rising Salaries’ As The Second Biggest Problem Facing Their Firms
Accounting Today has published “The 20 biggest problems for firms in 2023” and no one will be surprised to find out that the war for talent ranks #1 among the firms AT surveyed. Talent actually has its tentacles in a number of problems on AT’s list and spills over into several items–capacity issues, burnout, retention. […]
Pay Cut Watch ’20: Marks Paneth Partners Bearing the Brunt of the Burden
Let’s hear it for the partners at Marks Paneth, who we were told are taking it on the chin so there won’t be any pandemic-related staff layoffs at the top 40 accounting firm. Apparently Managing Partner Harry Moehringer recently summarized for staff some of the pruning of costs that the firm is undertaking. According to […]
Rant of the Day: Partners and Their F*cking Stupid Sandwich Choices
Looks like we’re reaching that time of year when tensions are just high enough for the small stuff to send some accountants raging but not quite to the point that people are having nervous breakdowns. The busy season sweet spot, basically. Today’s rant comes courtesy of Fishbowl. Forgive my copious notifications, I know some people […]