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Big Four vs Mid-Sized Firms: Which is the better choice?
As with anything, there are pros and cons to every decision you make about your career. Ultimately, it comes down to your personal preferences and needs. When diving into a new career, you want to arm yourself with knowledge so you can make the best decision to fit...
Three things you should know about hard credit checks
Do you know what a hard credit check is? Chances are, if you’ve ever applied for a loan or credit card, you’ve experienced one. But what exactly is this type of check, and why do creditors use them?
RHN the supportive team you need during your CPA career, says Roger Laguerta
Navigating your accounting career path can be overwhelming—especially if you’re just starting out and trying to determine what you like, what you’re good at and what kind of employer you want to work for. According to RHN CPA Junior Accountant Roger Laguerta, finding...
Lots of learning and room for career growth: Crystal Pang happy to call RHN CPA home.
RHN CPA isn't the first public accounting firm Intermediate Accountant Crystal Pang has worked for, but the great culture, family atmosphere and balanced lifestyle are all reasons she's happy to call the firm home today. Crystal has had a passion for numbers for as...
Asking for a professional reference? Here’s how to make sure you get a glowing review.
One of the best assets you could have when applying for a new accounting job is a strong reference. While you may be tempted to give your previous supervisor’s name without talking to them first, or to just give them a quick heads up and nothing else, it’s important...
7 Ways to Ace Your Junior Accounting Interview
You’ve passed every course, you’ve finally found the firm you want to work through your CPA with—and they want you! You just need to get through that interview. But where do you start? We’ve hired enough students and junior accountants over the years that we know a...
RHN CPA the perfect place to enjoy work/life balance, says young entrepreneur
Mandy Lau, Junior Accountant at the RHN Vancouver office and local entrepreneur, loves the welcoming environment and work/life balance offered by RHN. Given that many of RHN CPA’s services help businesses grow and thrive through personalized accounting support, it’s...
5 things to look for when applying for a job at an accounting firm
Looking for work at an accounting firm? Before you start applying, you should give some consideration to what kind of firm will be the best fit for you. When looking for accounting jobs—especially if you’re starting out your career—it may seem like you should throw...
Three reasons non-profit organizations should work with an accounting firm
Running a non-profit organization (NPO) is a lot of work. On top of the day-to-day operations, managing the needs of members, and working within the constraints of tight budgets and specific funding agreements, there’s the whole matter of bookkeeping and...
3 Tips For Running Payroll in QuickBooks
If you’re a business owner or a bookkeeper, you know the struggle of running payroll. Software like QuickBooks can make it a bit easier by automating certain parts of the process and giving you peace of mind that your employees are paid accurately and that their tax...
Your Guide to Tax-Free Savings Accounts
Since 2009, tax-free savings accounts (TFSAs) have been available to Canadian citizens and residents as a long-term investment option. If you haven’t yet opened up a TFSA, or you want to know more about whether or not you’re using the one you have to its fullest...
How our accounting firm put mental health first during tax season
If you are, have been, or know an accountant, you know the golden rule: Don’t bother an accountant during tax time. During the busiest time of year at the firm, we at RHN always try to do something nice for our team. In previous years, we’ve hosted lunches and/or...