Take Advantage of Hiring Increases
While the country bemoans the current economic crisis, those with accounting experience need not be alarmed. Inflation may rise, the housing market may flounder, and stocks may continue to fall, but accounting professionals can count on one thing: job security.
According to Robert Half International, the largest specialized financial recruitment service, the hiring of accounting professionals is intended to increase in the last quarter of 2008. Max Messmer, chairman and CEO, says, “Businesses need a strong financial function to see them through all economic cycles. This has created ongoing demand for accounting and finance staff with specialized abilities and expertise. In particular, firms seek staff and senior accountants, financial analysts, and internal auditors.”
The article goes on to state that most hiring will occur in the small business sector-those organizations with just 20 to 49 employees. Thus, candidates with expertise in small-business accounting would fare best in the current job market.
Expertise in Small Business Accounting
Most universities and training programs prepare graduates for work in Fortune 500 companies. This means that the majority of accountants are unfamiliar with the day-to-day accounting tasks required by small businesses. This is an unfortunate situation considering that 50% of small businesses fail within the first five years, and much of that failure is attributed to poor financial management. These businesses need an expert, a specialist trained to cater to their unique needs.
Over 25 years ago, Alf Bostrom recognized the lack of training available for accountants working with the small business sector; as a result, he established Universal Accounting Center. UAC’s flagship course, the Professional Bookkeeper (PB) Program, is designed to prepare accounting professionals for the unique demands of small businesses. Not only is this course taught by seasoned professionals, but it is based upon years of experience preparing bookkeeping professionals for this valuable niche market.
The course consists of the following four modules:
Module 1-Accounting Made Easy. You will master the tools, procedures, and underlying principles that make up the bookkeeping processes of all businesses. You will also understand the core building blocks of accounting and bookkeeping.
Module 2-Practical Small Business Applications. You will apply your understanding of the core accounting principles to specific industries. You will learn to set up books from scratch, do payroll like a seasoned pro, and much more.
Module 3-Advancing your “Account-Ability.” You will learn sure ways to set up complete bookkeeping systems and manage the books for a variety of more sophisticated industries.
Module 4-Building a Successful Accounting Service. You will learn the steps to finding paying clients. Upon completion of this module you will be able to start and grow an accounting practice following a proven program tested and perfected since 1979.
Whether you’re interested in earning a promotion at work or if you would like to start your own bookkeeping service, this course will see that you accomplish your career goals. And if you pass the final PB exam with a score of 90% or greater, you’ll earn the Professional Bookkeeper designation. Earning professional certification will enable you to best take advantage of these hiring increases. It will give you both the expertise and confidence necessary to secure your next accounting position.
This is an amazing window of opportunity. Don’t allow it to close on you! Take advantage of current market trends and enroll in the Professional Bookkeeper Program today!
References
“More Accounting Jobs Expected in Q4.” 4 Sept. 2008 SmartPros
