Career Planning
Learn what you need to know to take advantage of a wide range of employer benefits, prepare for unexpected career changes and chart a clear path to job success.
- Career Tips for New College Graduates
- Many college graduates will soon begin their first career jobs. Graduates will also begin to become more financially independent. The Virginia Society of CPAs (VSCPA) provides these tips to help new graduates understand salary, retirement and...
- Tax Issues for the Unemployed
- Many Americans have experienced tough times in the last year or so, including the loss of a job. If you’re uncertain how the tax laws apply to those who are unemployed or seeking a new position, the Virginia Society of CPAs offers some timely tax...
- Starting Your Career Off Right
- After weeks or months of reading job postings, working on your résumé, networking until you drop and going on interviews, you suddenly find yourself on the other side of a job offer. Should you take it? Don’t get caught up in the excitement....
- Smart Tips for Getting a Raise
- Are you earning the salary you deserve? In a tight economy, many people are finding that they aren’t receiving impressive increases when evaluation time rolls around. Don’t despair. According to the Virginia Society of CPAs there are some steps...
- Securing Your Job in a Recession
- Every day, it seems as if the news is filled with reports of layoffs and job cuts at more companies. If you’re concerned about the safety of your own position, there are some smart steps you can take to recession-proof your situation, according...
- Getting a Job in Tough Times
- Unemployment has been on the rise in recent months. If you are among the thousands of people seeking work, it’s important not to give up hope. As you conduct your search, the Virginia Society of CPAs advises that there are many ways to improve...
- How To Handle Unemployment
- In a troubled economy, many companies are cutting back on jobs. But if you are laid off, there’s no need to panic, according to the Virginia Society of CPAs . Here are some strategies for keeping your finances in order even if you lose your job....
- Ten Self-Employment Tax Deductions Tips
- As you may know when you become self employed your taxes become much harder to keep up with. To save money in this economy you will need all the self-employment tax deductions you can get. The Virginia Society of CPAs offers 10 tax tips that can...
- Should You Accept an Early Retirement Offer?
- In today's corporate environment, cost cutting, restructuring, and downsizing are the norm, and many employers are offering their employees early retirement packages. But how do you know if the seemingly attractive offer you've received is a good...
- Evaluating a Job Offer
- If you're considering changing jobs, you're not alone. Today, few people stay with one employer until retirement. It's likely that at some point during your career, you'll be looking for a new job. You may be looking to make more money or seeking...
- Deducting Job Hunting Costs
- Did you know you may be able to deduct certain costs associated with looking for a new job? It’s a fact, says the Virginia Society of CPAs . What’s more, even if you don’t find a job or if you get terrific offers but decide to stay with your...
- Making the Most of Your Severance Pay
- Layoffs, downsizing, restructuring — the effects of losing a job can be devastating. To soften the blow, many employers offer severance packages to displaced workers. Severance provides pay, in addition to other benefits, when a worker loses his...
- What the COBRA Subsidy Extension Means To You
- Those who have been laid off in the troubled economic climate clearly face many challenges, such as paying their bills and finding new employment. If you are out of work, maintaining your health insurance may be a little easier, however, because...
