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Benefits of Hosting a Business Open House

Ideally, a corporate office is a place where employees can work and relax, where clients can interact with you directly and where teams can collaborate and connect.
By Jennifer Leggett Many companies invest a substantial amount of time and money in their office space to make it welcoming, comfortable and productive for both employees… https://www.weinsteinspira.com/blog/2022/10/benefits-hosting-business-open-house/

Want Advancement? Work on Your Writing.

Accountants primary focus is often numbers, of course, but strong writing skills are critical to your advancement.
By Elizabeth Harkness Accountants primary focus is often numbers, of course, but strong writing skills are critical to your advancement. Here’s why: 1.  Basic… https://www.weinsteinspira.com/blog/2022/09/want-advancement-work-your-writing/

My Transition from a Big 4 Firm to a Mid-Tier Accounting Firm

In this blog, I will share what I believe are the seven primary differences between working in audit at a mid-tier and a Big 4 accounting firm.
By Heather Branham Since I joined Weinstein Spira in November 2020, I have had several colleagues ask how my work at our firm compares to my experience at a Big 4 public… https://www.weinsteinspira.com/blog/2022/08/my-transition-big-4-firm-mid-tier-accounting-firm/

The Benefits of a Summer Accounting Internship

Read our latest blog for a first hand perspective on the benefits of a summer accounting internship.
By Codi Carpenter In the accounting world, spring internships are typically what you hear about the most. However, I did my internship in the summer of my junior year of… https://www.weinsteinspira.com/blog/2022/05/benefits-summer-accounting-internship/

A Day in the Life of an Accountant

As a staff accountant who rotates between tax and audit, I can speak about my typical day, noting that things vary depending on the season and whether I am working from home or in the office.
By Evelyn Baker What is the typical day like for a staff accountant at Weinstein Spira? I am glad you asked! As a staff accountant who rotates between tax and audit, I can… https://www.weinsteinspira.com/blog/2022/04/day-life-accountant/

Work Perks You Can Expect at a Public Accounting Firm

What work perks can you expect when choosing a career in public accounting? Kelsey is sharing what you can anticipate and how to find the right firm for you.
By Kelsey Burgess What work perks can you expect when choosing a career in public accounting? When evaluating a potential employer (and career path), it helps to know what… https://www.weinsteinspira.com/blog/2022/02/work-perks-you-can-expect-public-accounting-firm/

3 Ways to Prevent Remote Work Burnout

How can you avoid remote work burnout? Emily is sharing her top three tips to help achieve a healthy workplace at home.
By Emily Gutierrez Prior to the pandemic, Weinstein Spira allowed everyone to work from home once a week as part of the firm’s work-life balance philosophy. Now that we are… https://www.weinsteinspira.com/blog/2021/03/3-ways-prevent-remote-work-burnout/

Landing Your First Job — Six Best Questions to Ask an Interviewer

What are some of the best questions to ask your interviewer? In today’s blog post, our HR Manager, Elizabeth, is sharing her recommended questions to find the best firm for you.
By Elizabeth Harkness During pandemic or non-pandemic times, it can be daunting to land that first entry-level job right out of college. Likewise, an early career move from… https://www.weinsteinspira.com/blog/2021/02/landing-your-first-job-six-best-questions-ask-interviewer/

What Has Working Remotely Taught Us About Communication?

What has remote working taught us about communication? In today’s post, Karl is sharing what he has learned over the course of the last year.
By Karl Wolpert After working from home for so many months, a big reveal for me and countless others has been the importance of communication—both casual… https://www.weinsteinspira.com/blog/2021/01/what-has-working-remotely-taught-us-about-communication/

Accounting Internship Etiquette: How to Start on the Right Foot

Are you looking to start your accounting internship on the right foot? Denise is sharing several tips and tricks for giving a good first impression.
By Denise Woods Having worked with a lot of accounting interns over the years has given me insight into the do’s and don’ts that can determine a successful internship. In… https://www.weinsteinspira.com/blog/2020/01/accounting-internship-etiquette-how-start-right-foot/

What Does Workplace Culture Mean to You?

How can you determine if a company is the right fit for you? Ask questions! Elizabeth is sharing her top tips on evaluating a potential employer’s workplace culture.
By Elizabeth Harkness A Home Away from Home Accountants are notorious for spending long hours at work, so much so that it can become like a home away from home, where… https://www.weinsteinspira.com/blog/2019/09/what-does-workplace-culture-mean-you/

Day in the Life of an Audit Senior

There is never a dull moment as an audit senior! Today, Emily is giving us a glimpse into her packed day.
By Emily Gutierrez There is really no “typical” day to speak of in my experience as an audit senior. I find that every day is different based on the season. My busy season… https://www.weinsteinspira.com/blog/2019/07/day-life-audit-senior/

The Power of Office Artwork

At Weinstein Spira, we take art seriously and have invested a lot of time and money to adorn our workplace with treasured, original pieces of art—from the main lobby to hallways to individual offices—making a statement that “art matters” in our everyday e…
By Trina Painter Art Matters It’s no secret that art inspires, relaxes, motivates and even increases the productivity of employees, which is why so many companies line… https://www.weinsteinspira.com/blog/2019/05/power-office-artwork/

Transitioning After an Acquisition

What can you expect after an acquisition? John is outlining how to proceed during those first few days with employees, processes, benefits and more in this blog post.
By John Toth Prior to acquiring a new company, the focus is on due diligence pertaining to technical and financial issues, such as taxes (discussed in my previous blog… https://www.weinsteinspira.com/blog/2019/03/transitioning-after-acquisition/

Say What? How to Talk to Recruiters at a Career Fair

Looking for a few recruiting tips to land an internship? Here's a few to help get you through the anxiety and fear of talking to recruiters.
by Fernando Rodriguez I still remember the first day I went to a career fair while I was in college. I was 21 years old, clueless and had no idea how to talk to a recruiter.… https://www.weinsteinspira.com/blog/2018/01/say-what-how-talk-recruiters-career-fair/

For the Love of the Firm

What happens when a dedicated, passionate staff feels empowered and genuinely cared for? Look no further than us, as Weinstein Spira was recently named one of the Houston Chronicle’s Top Workplaces…for the fourth year in a row!
What happens when a dedicated, passionate staff feels empowered and genuinely cared for? Look no further than us, as Weinstein Spira was recently named one of the Houston… https://www.weinsteinspira.com/blog/2017/01/top-workplace-series-1-love-firm/