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Local CPA Review Course Information Presented by Our Members
  ASWA encourages our members to do their homework and learn more about each of these review courses as each differ in their methods and pricing structure. Take the time to find the one that works best for your lifestyle and budget. Also each of the representatives listed above have expressed their interest to obtain campus representatives for their program from our membership. As you explore their services, ask about these additional opportunities available to our Student Members!

PhiladelphiaCPAReview
Philadelphia CPA Review offers candidates two ways to prepare for the CPA Exam. Students can choose to attend 100% live instruction classes in four convenient locations throughout the region. They can also prepare for the exam at home with the home study program. Regardless of the program selected, candidates will receive the same hours of instruction with the same great teachers. In addition to expert instruction, candidates will receive a comprehensive set of textbooks and state of the art software. Philadelphia CPA Review is the only live instruction course in the country to offer a money back guarantee.
Visit http://www.PhiladelphiaCPAReview.com or contact our member, Liz Kolar at (877) 474-5272 for more information


Becker CPA Review
Becker has a $250 discount offer now available to all ASWA members. To receive the discount, just mention your affiliation with ASWA when ordering or contact our member Sunny Chanthavong at
schanthavong@beckerreview.com for more information.


Yaeger Home Study CPA Review
Yaeger has a $ 350 discount offered to all ASWA members. To achieve the discount, just mention your affiliation with ASWA when you contact John Pelicano, VP of Student Development at john@yaegerCPAreview.com or call (301) 874-4900. You can also go on their website at http://www.yaegerCPAreview.com and input CODE: ASWA and your membership # in the comments box. In addition, based on the ASWA - Yaeger Relationship, Yaeger is extending the discount program to all noncertified staff in our members’ employ. Just contact John and he will prepare a certificate to offer you company representative who can pass the savings onto your staff members.


Coaching for Success
  In sports, many games are won or lost because of coaching. The business world is no different. Companies with leaders who make sound decisions and support and encourage their teams' development are usually the ones who eventually succeed.

Making sure all of your employees reach their potential requires time and effort. By taking a proactive approach to encouraging and supporting your staff, you can help your firm improve its bottom line, increase productivity and boost morale.

Following are some tips for effective coaching:
  • Communicate with your team.
    Clearly explain your goals and concerns to the entire group. Encourage new ideas and suggestions, and act on them when appropriate. When you speak with your employees, listen attentively and talk with them -- not at them.
  • Be realistic about projects and deadlines.
    Employees may become less motivated if they are overworked or pressured by unreasonable expectations. If you sense your staff's assignments are piling up, reallocate resources or work with a specialized staffing firm to help reduce workloads while meeting deadlines.
  • Lead by example.
    Expressing your enthusiasm will inspire your team to work harder and more efficiently. Praise employees for their accomplishments, and share successes with the group. This will encourage everyone to give credit where credit is due.
  • Develop your team.
    Not everyone will respond to the same coaching methods, so determine what's best for each person. Some may respond better to new and progressively more challenging assignments, while others may get more out of a simple compliment.
  • Challenge yourself.
    Your employees look up to you, so remember to act as a mentor and role model. Continually examine your management approach and look for ways you can maximize your team's success in the process.

Selecting the Right Temporary Service
  In today's economy, businesses are facing pressure to boost productivity, often with limited resources. For these firms, hiring additional full-time personnel may not be an option. This presents an especially difficult situation for accounting departments experiencing rising workloads.

To keep projects on track, a growing number of companies are turning to staffing services for access to skilled talent on a temporary basis. Temporary professionals fill a diverse set of positions, from accounts payable clerk and staff accountant to audit director and chief financial officer. They offer a broad range of experience and skill sets in areas such as traditional accounting, information technology and international business.

But how do you select the staffing firm that best meets your objectives?

Following are a few suggestions:
  • Evaluate your current and future staffing needs.
    Analyze your short- and long-term plans, noting workload peaks and employee absences. Also, assess upcoming projects to see if there are skills required that do not exist internally among your staff. Based on this information, identify weeks or months when you could use the assistance of temporary workers.
  • Research firms in your market.
    Ask for recommendations from colleagues who have previously used these services. Then, visit the companies you're interested in and meet with the people who will be managing your account. Look for a firm that specializes in hiring accounting and finance professionals and understands your long-term needs. Find out if the company has a permanent placement division; this will offer you access to qualified candidates when you're ready to add full-time staff.
  • Make your relationship a partnership.
    Invite representatives of the agency to visit your workplace to gain a better understanding of your needs and objectives. The firm should be in regular contact with you once its employee is on-site to confirm your productivity goals are being met.
  • Seek and provide feedback.
    Ask your managers about the temporary professional's performance. When speaking with the company, offer honest and direct commentary about the worker. A good temporary services firm should not only provide quality candidates but also guarantee each placement.

Courtesy of Robert Half International Inc

Robert Half International Inc. (RHI) pioneered specialized staffing services and today is the world's leader in the field. For more information, contact the King of Prussia office at (610) 337-7300 or visit their website at


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