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10 Productivity Tips for Leaders
- Tuesday, 27 March 2018
- Running a Firm
- Written by Patricia Bennett
I have come to realize that productivity is a skill that you can learn over time. As the leader of my company, I find that my time is my most important asset. Here are some lessons I have learned, (sometimes the hard way, and some I am still learning) to be more effective.
Vertex Names Chief Tax Officer
- Tuesday, 20 March 2018
- People & Moves
- Written by The Progressive Accountant
Vertex has named Mike Bernard, who had a 28-year career at Microsoft, as its chief tax officer. He will replace Peggi Rockefeller, who is retiring after working at the transaction tax software company since 2012.
Xero Names New CEO
- Monday, 05 March 2018
- People & Moves
- Written by Bob Scott
Cloud software vendor Xero is replacing CEO Rod Drury. Steve Vamos will take over for the founder on April 1. Drury will continue to focus on innovation and strategy as a non-executive director, the New Zealand-based company announced.
Block Names HR Chief
- Tuesday, 27 February 2018
- People & Moves
- Written by The Progressive Accountant
H&R Block has named Tiffany Scalzitti Monroe as its new chief people officer, effective March 5. She will have responsibility for organizational and performance management, talent development and on- and off-boarding Block’s tax season workforce.
Thomson Reuters CEO Recovering
- Wednesday, 21 February 2018
- People & Moves
- Written by The Progressive Accountant
Thomson Reuters says CEO Jim Smith is expected to be released from a hospital within the next two weeks. Smith was reported to be in stable condition in a Toronto, Ont., hospital, after suffering an arrhythmia incident on February 12.
Innovation Officer Named at Eide Bailly
- Monday, 12 February 2018
- People & Moves
- Written by The Progressive Accountant
Ross Manson has been named as the first innovation officer of Eide Bailly. Manson was previously partner-in-charge of the accounting firm's Fargo, N.D., office.
UHY Picks Eight Managing Directors
- Friday, 02 February 2018
- People & Moves
- Written by The Progressive Accountant
UHY Advisors has named eight employees as managing directors. The firm says the group represents one of the largest categories of leaders it has selected.
Sikich Names Technology Partners
- Tuesday, 30 January 2018
- People & Moves
- Written by The Progressive Accountant
Accounting firm Sikich has promoted three individuals in its technology practice to partner. These include Lee House, who has been national sales for the technology group since June 2016.
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Block Marketing VP Leaving
- Friday, 05 January 2018
- People & Moves
- Written by The Progressive Accountant
Kathryn M. Collins, chief marketing and strategy officer for H&R Block, is leaving her job on January 17. The company, which drew a lot of attention with the “Get Your Taxes Won” marketing campaign last year, disclosed the change in a filing with the SEC.
New President Named at AccuFund
- Tuesday, 12 December 2017
- People & Moves
- Written by The Progressive Accountant
A new president has been named at nonprofit software vendor AccuFund. The promotion of Gordon Holfelder from VP to president comes as owner Peter Stam prepares to retire next month.
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