Tag Archives: Accountancy

What’s New in the Job Market?

Having finished 2011 on a high, and with 2012 continuing on an upward trend, the positive vibe about the job market seems as though it’s here to stay. The recently published Reed Job Index has reported a significant increase in … Continue reading

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UBS, on How to Build a Stepford Worker Army

According to Groove Armada, if everybody looked the same, we’d get tired of looking at each other. Despite the worldwide success of this 1999 single, the message hasn’t quite succeeded in changing human attitudes towards fashion and trends. Evidence of … Continue reading

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5 Things to Consider When Designing A Study Package

In recent times, there has been much conversation between recruitment consultants, trainees and employers alike regarding the gaping inconsistencies in accountancy study packages. It seems as if the support on offer ranges from one extreme to the other.  As a … Continue reading

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Audit Overhaul: What Does This Mean For Accountancy?

Earlier this month, the business secretary Vince Cable announced a series of proposals designed to fundamentally change accounting practice for small and medium sized businesses. What are Vince Cable’s big ideas? Under the proposals, which are currently under consultation by … Continue reading

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The Cost of Studying To Be An Accountant

With the recent release of CIMA and ACCA results, there has been much conversation between recruitment consultants, trainees and employers alike regarding the gaping inconsistencies in trainee accountant support and fees. It seems as if the support on offer ranges … Continue reading

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Recruitment Tip Of The Week – Newly Qualified Accountants

Recruitment Tip Of The Week – look after your newly qualified accountants Research has shown that accountants expect to get the biggest jump in pay during their career once they qualify. It is therefore no surprise that over 60% of … Continue reading

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MBA Qualification – What Will It Do For My CV

What will an MBA Qualification do for my CV? Well, the quick answer is “improve it”! However, I’m sure you were looking for something more detailed than that! There are several reasons why someone may want to study an MBA … Continue reading

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