The CPA Trendlines Careers and Hiring Outlook Job Satisfaction and Retention Benchmarks Survey

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* 1. WELCOME!

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* 2. How likely is it that YOU might CONSIDER A NEW JOB within the next 6 to 12 months?

Yes, DEFINITELY! Please get me OUTTA here!

Yes, PROBABLY. I'm keeping my eyes open.

Not actively looking, but MAYBE I could be persuaded.

No. NOT AT ALL. This job is perfect for me right now.

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* 3. Looking ahead 6 to 12 months, is your firm... ?

ADDING to staff

CUTTING staff

HOLDING STEADY

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* 4. WHY did you give that answer?

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PLEASE RATE YOUR JOB...

HOW ACCURATELY does each statement DESCRIBE YOUR VIEWS... ?
(On a scale of 1 to 4: 1=Poor/Never and 4=Excellent/Always)

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* 6. TODAY'S BONUS QUESTION: How's your firm adapting?

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* 7.
PLEASE TELL US SOMETHING ABOUT YOURSELF...

In what type of business do you work?

Public Accounting/Consulting

Business or Industry

Government

Not-For-Profit

Vendor/Supplier to CPAs/Finance Executives

Other, please specify

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* 8. How many people work in your company?

1 (sole practitioner)

2 to 10

11 to 50

51 to 100

101 to 500

More than 500

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* 9. Which best describes your position?

Managing Partner/President/CEO/COO/Sole Proprietor

Partner/Senior Executive/CFO/Controller

Senior Staff/General Management

Mid-Level Staff/Internal Auditor

Junior Staff/Accountant/Administrator

Other, please specify

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	Poor or Never	Fair or Sometimes	Good or Often	Excellent or Always
STAFF TURNOVER RATE in my office is lower than most of our competitors.	STAFF TURNOVER RATE in my office is lower than most of our competitors. Poor or Never	STAFF TURNOVER RATE in my office is lower than most of our competitors. Fair or Sometimes	STAFF TURNOVER RATE in my office is lower than most of our competitors. Good or Often	STAFF TURNOVER RATE in my office is lower than most of our competitors. Excellent or Always
Management supports a healthy WORK-LIFE BALANCE.	Management supports a healthy WORK-LIFE BALANCE. Poor or Never	Management supports a healthy WORK-LIFE BALANCE. Fair or Sometimes	Management supports a healthy WORK-LIFE BALANCE. Good or Often	Management supports a healthy WORK-LIFE BALANCE. Excellent or Always
Compensation levels are FAIR and COMPETITIVE.	Compensation levels are FAIR and COMPETITIVE. Poor or Never	Compensation levels are FAIR and COMPETITIVE. Fair or Sometimes	Compensation levels are FAIR and COMPETITIVE. Good or Often	Compensation levels are FAIR and COMPETITIVE. Excellent or Always
We work as a TEAM, not as individuals.	We work as a TEAM, not as individuals. Poor or Never	We work as a TEAM, not as individuals. Fair or Sometimes	We work as a TEAM, not as individuals. Good or Often	We work as a TEAM, not as individuals. Excellent or Always
The firm's CORE VALUES are clear and well-followed.	The firm's CORE VALUES are clear and well-followed. Poor or Never	The firm's CORE VALUES are clear and well-followed. Fair or Sometimes	The firm's CORE VALUES are clear and well-followed. Good or Often	The firm's CORE VALUES are clear and well-followed. Excellent or Always
The compensation and incentive system is well-aligned with the firm's VISION and GOALS.	The compensation and incentive system is well-aligned with the firm's VISION and GOALS. Poor or Never	The compensation and incentive system is well-aligned with the firm's VISION and GOALS. Fair or Sometimes	The compensation and incentive system is well-aligned with the firm's VISION and GOALS. Good or Often	The compensation and incentive system is well-aligned with the firm's VISION and GOALS. Excellent or Always
My boss shows RECOGNITION for a job well-done.	My boss shows RECOGNITION for a job well-done. Poor or Never	My boss shows RECOGNITION for a job well-done. Fair or Sometimes	My boss shows RECOGNITION for a job well-done. Good or Often	My boss shows RECOGNITION for a job well-done. Excellent or Always
We receive INDIVIDUALIZED career guidance.	We receive INDIVIDUALIZED career guidance. Poor or Never	We receive INDIVIDUALIZED career guidance. Fair or Sometimes	We receive INDIVIDUALIZED career guidance. Good or Often	We receive INDIVIDUALIZED career guidance. Excellent or Always
My firm offers training and opportunities in LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT.	My firm offers training and opportunities in LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. Poor or Never	My firm offers training and opportunities in LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. Fair or Sometimes	My firm offers training and opportunities in LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. Good or Often	My firm offers training and opportunities in LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. Excellent or Always
The firm pays for THE TRAINING I WANT, not just THE TRAINING I NEED.	The firm pays for THE TRAINING I WANT, not just THE TRAINING I NEED. Poor or Never	The firm pays for THE TRAINING I WANT, not just THE TRAINING I NEED. Fair or Sometimes	The firm pays for THE TRAINING I WANT, not just THE TRAINING I NEED. Good or Often	The firm pays for THE TRAINING I WANT, not just THE TRAINING I NEED. Excellent or Always
Management supports training in SOFT SKILLS (i.e.: not just technical education).	Management supports training in SOFT SKILLS (i.e.: not just technical education). Poor or Never	Management supports training in SOFT SKILLS (i.e.: not just technical education). Fair or Sometimes	Management supports training in SOFT SKILLS (i.e.: not just technical education). Good or Often	Management supports training in SOFT SKILLS (i.e.: not just technical education). Excellent or Always
The firm supports and rewards NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT.	The firm supports and rewards NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT. Poor or Never	The firm supports and rewards NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT. Fair or Sometimes	The firm supports and rewards NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT. Good or Often	The firm supports and rewards NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT. Excellent or Always
The firm offers MENTORING and COACHING.	The firm offers MENTORING and COACHING. Poor or Never	The firm offers MENTORING and COACHING. Fair or Sometimes	The firm offers MENTORING and COACHING. Good or Often	The firm offers MENTORING and COACHING. Excellent or Always
All staffers get a chance to work directly WITH CLIENTS and/or IMPORTANT STAKEHOLDERS.	All staffers get a chance to work directly WITH CLIENTS and/or IMPORTANT STAKEHOLDERS. Poor or Never	All staffers get a chance to work directly WITH CLIENTS and/or IMPORTANT STAKEHOLDERS. Fair or Sometimes	All staffers get a chance to work directly WITH CLIENTS and/or IMPORTANT STAKEHOLDERS. Good or Often	All staffers get a chance to work directly WITH CLIENTS and/or IMPORTANT STAKEHOLDERS. Excellent or Always
Management supports our PERSONAL career goals.	Management supports our PERSONAL career goals. Poor or Never	Management supports our PERSONAL career goals. Fair or Sometimes	Management supports our PERSONAL career goals. Good or Often	Management supports our PERSONAL career goals. Excellent or Always
PARTNERS and TOP MANAGERS are held ACCOUNTABLE.	PARTNERS and TOP MANAGERS are held ACCOUNTABLE. Poor or Never	PARTNERS and TOP MANAGERS are held ACCOUNTABLE. Fair or Sometimes	PARTNERS and TOP MANAGERS are held ACCOUNTABLE. Good or Often	PARTNERS and TOP MANAGERS are held ACCOUNTABLE. Excellent or Always
Performance reviews are REGULAR and USEFUL.	Performance reviews are REGULAR and USEFUL. Poor or Never	Performance reviews are REGULAR and USEFUL. Fair or Sometimes	Performance reviews are REGULAR and USEFUL. Good or Often	Performance reviews are REGULAR and USEFUL. Excellent or Always
Partner and Top Manager performance reviews include EVALUATIONS FROM CO-WORKERS AND SUBORDINATES.	Partner and Top Manager performance reviews include EVALUATIONS FROM CO-WORKERS AND SUBORDINATES. Poor or Never	Partner and Top Manager performance reviews include EVALUATIONS FROM CO-WORKERS AND SUBORDINATES. Fair or Sometimes	Partner and Top Manager performance reviews include EVALUATIONS FROM CO-WORKERS AND SUBORDINATES. Good or Often	Partner and Top Manager performance reviews include EVALUATIONS FROM CO-WORKERS AND SUBORDINATES. Excellent or Always

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* 1. WELCOME! Sign up here for your FREE executive summary of the survey results.

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* 2. How likely is it that YOU might CONSIDER A NEW JOB within the next 6 to 12 months?

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* 3. Looking ahead 6 to 12 months, is your firm... ?

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* 4. WHY did you give that answer?

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* 5. PLEASE RATE YOUR JOB... HOW ACCURATELY does each statement DESCRIBE YOUR VIEWS... ?(On a scale of 1 to 4: 1=Poor/Never and 4=Excellent/Always)

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* 6. TODAY'S BONUS QUESTION: How's your firm adapting?

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* 7. PLEASE TELL US SOMETHING ABOUT YOURSELF... In what type of business do you work?

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* 8. How many people work in your company?

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* 9. Which best describes your position?

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* 10. OPTIONAL: Can we quote you? THANKS!

* 1. WELCOME!

Sign up here for your FREE executive summary of the survey results.

* 5.
PLEASE RATE YOUR JOB...

HOW ACCURATELY does each statement DESCRIBE YOUR VIEWS... ?
(On a scale of 1 to 4: 1=Poor/Never and 4=Excellent/Always)

* 7.
PLEASE TELL US SOMETHING ABOUT YOURSELF...

In what type of business do you work?