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

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.

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

ADDING to staff

CUTTING staff

HOLDING STEADY

4.WHY did you give that answer?

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)

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.

Poor or Never

Fair or Sometimes

Good or Often

Excellent or Always

Management supports a healthy WORK-LIFE BALANCE.

Poor or Never

Fair or Sometimes

Good or Often

Excellent or Always

Compensation levels are FAIR and COMPETITIVE.

Poor or Never

Fair or Sometimes

Good or Often

Excellent or Always

We work as a TEAM, not as individuals.

Poor or Never

Fair or Sometimes

Good or Often

Excellent or Always

The firm's CORE VALUES are clear and well-followed.

Poor or Never

Fair or Sometimes

Good or Often

Excellent or Always

The compensation and incentive system is well-aligned with the firm's VISION and GOALS.

Poor or Never

Fair or Sometimes

Good or Often

Excellent or Always

My boss shows RECOGNITION for a job well-done.

Poor or Never

Fair or Sometimes

Good or Often

Excellent or Always

We receive INDIVIDUALIZED career guidance.

Poor or Never

Fair or Sometimes

Good or Often

Excellent or Always

My firm offers training and opportunities in LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT.

Poor or Never

Fair or Sometimes

Good or Often

Excellent or Always

The firm pays for THE TRAINING I WANT, not just THE TRAINING I NEED.

Poor or Never

Fair or Sometimes

Good or Often

Excellent or Always

Management supports training in SOFT SKILLS (i.e.: not just technical education).

Poor or Never

Fair or Sometimes

Good or Often

Excellent or Always

The firm supports and rewards NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT.

Poor or Never

Fair or Sometimes

Good or Often

Excellent or Always

The firm offers MENTORING and COACHING.

Poor or Never

Fair or Sometimes

Good or Often

Excellent or Always

All staffers get a chance to work directly WITH CLIENTS and/or IMPORTANT STAKEHOLDERS.

Poor or Never

Fair or Sometimes

Good or Often

Excellent or Always

Management supports our PERSONAL career goals.

Poor or Never

Fair or Sometimes

Good or Often

Excellent or Always

PARTNERS and TOP MANAGERS are held ACCOUNTABLE.

Poor or Never

Fair or Sometimes

Good or Often

Excellent or Always

Performance reviews are REGULAR and USEFUL.

Poor or Never

Fair or Sometimes

Good or Often

Excellent or Always

Partner and Top Manager performance reviews include EVALUATIONS FROM CO-WORKERS AND SUBORDINATES.

Poor or Never

Fair or Sometimes

Good or Often

Excellent or Always

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

PLEASE TELL US SOMETHING ABOUT YOURSELF...

In what type of business do you work?

Other, please specify

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