How to Land an Interview - Application Tips
Spring recruiting is coming quickly. Many firms will be recruiting for internships and full time positions. The application is your first step in the process and is very important.Here are a few tips...
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Remodeling Your Career
The Eugene office is in the midst of a complete remodel - carpeting, paint, furniture. As I've been getting ready for the remodel, I've been thinking about how remodeling an office can translate to...
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Frustrated with your coworkers? Learn some tips on how to have a Crucial...
Over my career, I've encountered many situations where I was frustrated with a co-worker, boss or client. Maybe they didn't hold up their end of our agreement or didn't get their work completed on...
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I'm overwhelmed!
It's been a very busy couple months. As we counted down the last days of busy season to April 15th, we began preparing for a full remodel of the Eugene office. In addition, spring recruiting and...
View ArticleChoosing a CPA Exam Study Program? Hear about what worked for Staff...
Choosing a CPA Exam Study program can be overwhelming. Aaron Sachs shares how he chose a study program and shares his thoughts on the exam.Aaron interned at Jones & Roth last winter and started as...
View ArticleMore Staff thoughts on CPA Exam study programs and tips
Stephanie Lansdon and Tiffany Mellow share their thoughts on choosing a study program and preparing for the CPA Exam. Tiffany started as a Staff Accountant at Jones & Roth in January 2012 and has...
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Challenge your Career Fears
I'm afraid of heights. In the pictures above, I'm 50+ feet in the air at an extreme ropes course. The course had four levels. My plan was to go through the first couple levels with my daughter...
View ArticleYour Career - Great Tips for Making a Difference in Your Career and Firm
Many new staff accountants are nervous about sharing their ideas, whether about orientation, a better way to prepare an audit work paper or office culture. But, new staff are the best people to share...
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Keys to Successfull Passing the CPA Exam
AaronSachs, Staff Accountant, shares how he successfully passed the CPA exam.There isn’t an absolute way to ensure you’ll breeze through the CPA exam, but there are several ways to improve your odds...
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How do you come across to others? Do you see challenges as a positive...
This article from Convergence Coaching's latest Inspired Ideas blog is a great reminder for all of us.We have a choice in how we see the challenges and struggles that come our way. Do you see them as...
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How To Set Boundaries and Say "No" Without Hurting Your Career
Every year we have a new group of interns and new staff that start in January, right before the busiest time of year. As part of the onboarding process, we talk a lot about setting boundaries,...
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Don't like your first Public Accounting job? Don't leave the profession -...
I've been in public accounting for almost 20 years. I was lucky to find a firm that is a great fit for me. I've been able to create a career that keeps me challenged, is flexible with my personal...
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Conflict Happens
What is conflict? Conflict is simply two or more people with different perspectives. This definition does not assign a judgment to conflict. Inherently, conflict isn't negative or positive....
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Teamwork is Key
Team Work is Critical in Public AccountingI recently had to leave town unexpectedly to take care of a family emergency. I had several client engagements in process and projects for the firm that...
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Resources for Accounting Students
Are you working towards a career as a CPA? You are lucky - public accounting has a very structured recruiting path and tons of resources to help you prepare for your future career. Here are a few to...
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Brain rest is critical to productivity
I've been following Happy Brain Science's writings for a while now. This company studies the science of a happy brain and how it affects company productivity and employee engagement. The latest enews...
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CPAs Networking? Yes!
Networking isn't something that most accounting students hear much about during school. But is integral to success for a CPA. Public Accounting firms rely on networking, along with other strategies,...
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You've landed the interview - now what!?
I speak to accounting students each year about recruiting and interviewing for a public accounting position. The video below provides an excellent summary of what I share with accounting students....
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Is this your first Busy Season?
January through April 15th in a CPA firm is a little crazy. There are deadlines, long hours and stress. But it's also a fun and energizing time of year where the whole firm pitches in to help serve...
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Managing Stress During Busy Season
During busy season, most CPAs work 55-70 hours a week or more. Although our firm tries to manage the work hours, it is still a peak time of year that can create stress. Stress can impact not only...
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What Happens at a Shareholder Retreat?
Our Shareholder group had a retreat last week. I often get questions about what happens at the retreat.Let's start with the purpose of a retreat. Each firm's retreat may serve different purposes....
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Choices: Why consider a Local/Regional CPA firm?
Your accounting degree provides many career options after graduation. It can be a little overwhelming to consider which path to take. I've been at Jones & Roth for over 20 years. Here is my...
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In the midst of fall recruiting season, can you find your passion?
It's fall recruiting season. Students across the country are applying and interviewing for internships and staff accountant positions. During the interviews, we get questions about work hours,...
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How to Stay Positive During Busy SeasonBusy season is an exciting time of year. You and your team are working hard to serve the Firm's clients. There is a lot of energy in the air, you're learning a...
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Winter Internship - What is it really like?2016 Winter Intern Jenny Zhang shares her experience as a winter internAs a winter intern, I really enjoyed the past two months that I have worked at Jones...
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