In "CAREERS & MANAGEMENT: How Does YOUR Raise Rate?" we asked, What does it REALLY take to succeed?
You answered. Here are the flash top-line results.
As you examine the returns, please don't hesitate to let us know if you have any additional thoughts or questions. Email: rtelberg@telberg.com
What's it REALLY take to succeed as a CPA or financial executive in today's business world? (Please check all that apply.)
A sense of humor : 46%
Working for the right organization : 61%
An organization that's having a good year: 12%
Getting a good boss: 44%
Having great clients : 24%
Knowing the right people : 46%
Having the right skills and training : 78%
Integrity : 72%
Reliability: 70%
Getting along with people : 70%
Really understanding what the numbers mean : 57%
Contributing to the success of the organization : 68%
General economic conditions in my industry : 21%
General economic conditions of the nation at large : 11%
Overcoming discrimination and prejudice : 9%
Delivering new clients, revenue or profit to the company : 38%
DEMOGRAPHICS
In what type of business do you work?
Public accounting: 39%
Business or Industry: 50%
Government: 2%
Not-for-profit: 5%
Education: 1%
Other: 3%
How many people work in your office or location?
1 to 10: 15%
11 to 50: 26%
51 to 100: 15%
101 to 500: 26%
More than 500: 18%
Which best describes your position?
Chief executive/Managing Partner: 6%
Senior Executive/Partner: 20%
Middle Management: 47%
Staff: 21%
Other: 6%
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