3 Myths About Public Accounting That Are NOT True

3 Myths About Public Accounting That Are NOT True

October 4th, 2019

There are many myths and misconceptions about accounting careers, public accounting in particular. People tend to think accounting is boring, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. Public accounting offers a wide variety of…

3 Insider Tips for Landing Your Ideal Job in the Finance Industry

3 Insider Tips for Landing Your Ideal Job in the Finance Industry

May 17th, 2019

Most finance professionals have a job goal in mind. You want to make it to a specific level within an organization or hold a certain job title. Landing your ideal job in the finance industry…

How to Attract Young Professionals to Accounting Careers

How to Attract Young Professionals to Accounting Careers

February 22nd, 2019

By Steven Petroff, Toronto Financial Recruiter The new crop of young professionals who are about to enter the workforce is very open to careers in accounting, especially Generation Z. This is great news for an…

Accounting and Finance Professionals Can Expect Salary Increase in 2019

Accounting and Finance Professionals Can Expect Salary Increase in 2019

January 18th, 2019

Accounting and finance professionals in Canada can expect to make more money in 2019. According to the 2019 Hays Canada Salary Guide, they can expect some of the highest salary increases compared to other sectors….

3 Tips for Finance Professionals to Build a Strong Personal Brand

3 Tips for Finance Professionals to Build a Strong Personal Brand

December 21st, 2018

By Steven Petroff, Toronto Financial Recruiter Your personal brand matters now more than ever. Finance professionals need to pay attention to what their personal brand is and how it can impact their career. Your personal…

Accounting Certifications in Canada Worth Considering

Accounting Certifications in Canada Worth Considering

April 30th, 2024

Are you thinking about a career in accounting? It’s a great career path to consider. And I’m not just saying this because I’m an accounting recruiter.  Accounting careers have never afforded professionals more opportunities. How…

Career Advice for Young Accountants

Career Advice for Young Accountants

October 5th, 2018

By Steven Petroff, Toronto Financial Recruiter From an outsider’s perspective, one would assume that an accountant’s career path is rather straightforward. You go to college, get a degree, get certification and work for a large…

Career Progression for Women in Finance Significantly Longer Than Men: ACCA Study

Career Progression for Women in Finance Significantly Longer Than Men: ACCA Study

September 6th, 2018

By Danielle Bosley, Toronto Financial Recruiter Gender diversity remains a huge issue, particularly in the finance industry. Organizations continue to put more time and resources into identifying ways to improve the representation of women at…

5 Reasons Why Accounting Careers Are NOT Boring

5 Reasons Why Accounting Careers Are NOT Boring

April 19th, 2018

When people discuss careers they think would be boring, accounting-related roles often top the list. Most people assume accountants spend their days sitting at their desk crunching numbers. While this is definitely part of accounting…

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