Daniel Hood has been editor-in-chief of Accounting Today since 2011; he joined Accounting Today as managing editor in 1998. A graduate of Georgetown University, he has also served as a business editor for the New York Daily News, and as a production editor for The Wall Street Journal Europe. He is the author of five novels and a guidebook to New York City.
- Leadership training creates an incentive for top talent to stay.Sponsored by ADP
- Call it a break room, a game room, a Zen room or a Nest – more firms are giving staff a place to relax.Sponsored by ADP
- Strong salaries and bonuses are a must – and firms are finding new ways to share them out.Sponsored by ADP
- Staying in touch with new recruits and alumni offers firms a second chance.Sponsored by ADP
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The new venture aims to help accountants move away from the billable hour.
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Financial reports, member awards, and other highlights from NASBA’s 110th Annual Meeting.
By Daniel HoodOctober 31 - That means offering young employees both time and money for fees and test prep – and sometimes forcing them to sit the exam.Sponsored by ADP
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NASBA and the AICPA want to move to a model where the test evolves more quickly.
By Daniel HoodOctober 30 -
Technology is going to radically reshape the profession in the next decade.
By Daniel HoodOctober 30 - Pay attention to three critical elements: doctrine, leadership and ritual.Sponsored by ADP
- If employees don’t need to be in the office, set them free.Sponsored by ADP
- Sharing information about the state of the firm deepens employees’ engagement.Sponsored by ADP
- The difference between a good firm and a great one may come down to these 11 policies.Sponsored by
- ‘Dress for your day’ policies empower employees.Sponsored by ADP
- Up-to-date technology is critical for recruiting and retention.Sponsored by ADP
- The two things accountants can’t do without: massages and free food.Sponsored by ADP
- Having a say in the future of the firm – or even just visibility into it – is a great retention tool.Sponsored by ADP
- Encouraging work-life balance and flexible work arrangements is a must.Sponsored by ADP
- There is no silver bullet for becoming a Best Accounting Firm to Work For.Sponsored by ADP
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Automation and integration are among the key trends for accountants, say experts from the CPACA.
By Daniel HoodOctober 13





