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Screenshot of news headlines about the shortage of accountants in the United States.
Workforce & Hiring

Accounting Turnover: Why is it Happening and How do we Stop It?

Having a hard time finding talented accountants for your business? That’s no surprise. I see news headlines every day that indicate many businesses are struggling…

Jeff Dunn
A person sitting alone facing a wall covered in question marks.
Workforce & Hiring

Why is it so hard to hire an accounting employee? A 20th-anniversary reflection

As CFO Selections celebrates its 20th anniversary of providing business owners with senior finance and accounting services, I want to help business owners and hiring…

Alex de Soto
A Venn diagram labeled A and B drawn in chalk on a blackboard.
Workforce & Hiring

The Convergence of Accounting and HR

Companies that understand how finance and HR overlap and foster a relationship between the two are better poised for long-term growth than their less informed…

CFO Selections Team
Overhead view of colleagues reviewing an employee benefits document at a table.
Workforce & Hiring

Does it Make Good Business Sense to Provide Extended Employee Benefits?

Employees are your greatest assets. They are the first line to your customers, the ones driving innovation, and have the ground-floor information you need to…

Kevin Krieger
A row of employees holding up signs that read We are very happy.
Workforce & Hiring

What Really Matters to Improve Employee Retention

Businesses around the Northwest say their number one challenge is finding and retaining employees. For a business with an existing team, it is vital for…

Sheri Ferguson
A manager presenting a salary increase chart to employees in a meeting room.
Workforce & Hiring

Developing Appropriate Salary Raise Levels for Your Business

A CFO is responsible for budgeting and accurate cash flow projections. While not necessarily an HR expert, the matter of salaries and raises is an…

CFO Selections Team
A person drawing an organizational chart beside the question What is the appropriate number of roles for the size of your business?
Workforce & Hiring

What is the Appropriate Number of Roles for the Size of Your Business?

  When it comes to sports teams, the coaches have a pretty solid picture of what they need for success. A baseball team needs nine…

CFO Selections Team