HealthyLinking.com: Health Directory, Healthy Living Information, Physical Activity Guide

Bay Area Accounting Contractors Thrive on Flexible Lifestyle

Santa Cruz, Calif. (PRWEB) March 12, 2008 -- Northern California Bay Area accounting contractors are an optimistic group - with the majority enjoying above-average wages, a lifestyle that agrees with them, and the ability to practice the type of financial work that they most enjoy, according to a survey conducted by Kula Consulting (http://www.kulaconsulting.com).

The non-scientific survey - conducted in mid-February - polled more than 300 Bay Area accounting professionals about various aspects of their professional lives. Responses were taken solely from accountants who were not working at a full-time position.

"The results quantify what we've seen as a growing trend over the past several years," said Rich Williams, Kula Consulting president. "Whereas short-term contracting used to be a stop-gap measure for those in-between jobs, it has now become a viable professional niche.

Santa Cruz-based Kula Consulting specializes in providing companies with expert senior-level accountants. Kula Consulting places senior accounting candidates in project, interim and regular full-time engagements. Recently, however, Kula has seen an up tick in the number of accounting professionals who are looking for an alternative to the furious pace that accompanies a full-time accounting position.

"Working as a contractor affords me the opportunity to not only smell the flowers, but plant them as well," said one survey respondent.

In addition to enjoying the flexibility of working for a finite amount of time - respondents said the average length of contract is between four to six months - those polled earn more than their full-time counterparts.

More than two-thirds (68 percent) of those polled earned between $50-$125 per hour, with 21 percent earning over that amount. One-quarter of those polled earned between $75,000 - $125,000 last year, with 26 percent earning up to $180,000.

For accountants who had previously worked in a full-time position, 43 percent said they earned more as a contractor, while 32 percent indicated that they earned about the same.

Like the careers of their full-time counterparts, accounting contractors have no problem finding new contracts once their current one is completed.

Of those polled, 57 percent said they billed more than 1,000 hours in 2007. Fully 60 percent said they expected to bill at least that many hours this year. For comparison, a regular full-time worker is available for about 1,850 hours of work a year.

"What's clear to us is that contractors are taking a different road than those looking for the fast track to becoming a CFO," Williams said. "Contracting represents a viable option for accountants who want to leverage their skills while pursuing a better work-life balance."

For a complete copy of the 2008 Bay Area Contract Accountant Survey go to http://www.kulaconsulting.com

About Kula Consulting

Kula Consulting is a boutique search and consulting firm headquartered in Santa Cruz, with additional offices in Cupertino and Los Angeles. The firm was founded in 2003 by Rich Williams, a long-time veteran of the placement industry.

CONTACT:

Rich Williams

Kula Consulting

866-929-7116

###

The 'Friend Effect' Threatening Young Brits' Financial Health Reveals NS&I's Quarterly Savings Survey
National Savings and Investments' autumn 2006 Quarterly Savings Survey reveals that friends encourage young people to keep spending even when they have run out of money, and savings levels overall have fallen.

Neoteric 'Smart' Refrigerator Improves Patient Safety in Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre Operating Rooms and Blood Bank
Neoteric Technology Ltd and Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre today announce that the hospital is the first institution in North America to implement Neoteric's BloodTrack® OnDemand blood dispensing system.

Medical Exam Requirements For Term Life Insurance
As the masses use the internet to shop out just about everything in their lives, hundreds of insurance companies have followed suit by offering online services Many companies make their offers appealing and seemingly easy by giving rapid quotes with an online application

How To Get The Best Rates On Health Insurance In South Carolina
Health insurance is one of the hottest topics around. It seems everyone is talking about health insurance...but no one is doing very much about it.

Harsh Winter Weather Making Dry Skin Problems Worse: Five Tips for Keeping Hands and Feet Moisturized and Healthy-Looking
Millions of Americans spend October through March fighting dry, cracked or chapped skin - especially on hands and feet. While some individuals are prone to having dry, cracked heels year-round, the severity of this year's winter has been particularly challenging for those with a natural tendency toward dry skin.

Harnessing Health 2.0: Hopecube.com Launches, Coupling Compassion With The Cutting Edge
Announcing the launch of Hopecube.com, a new health social networking site - dubbed the "MySpace for health" - providing an invaluable resource for anyone dealing with, or treating, a health issue. Whether your concern is cancer or depression, schizophrenia or snoring - or any number of health issues - Hopecube.com breaks new ground with a rich, online community for sharing medical information, finding doctors and relating to others in health crisis.

Affordable Health Insurance For People Who Live In New York
If you are not eligible for COBRA, HIPAA, insurance policy conversion, state continuation, Medicaid, Medicare, or any type of state-sponsored health care program, but are in need of affordable health insurance in New York, you may have to purchase an individual health insurance plan.

Spend Time With One Who Is Already Deeply Involved In This Journey Of Heart And Self Discovery by Elysha
Learning to find that who "you" are is so readily available to your finding and that you can actually do something about awakening to this "you" of you that has you completely free of everything that you are currently suffering ? because of the not being of this freedom that is who "you" are.

The Highway to Health - Bumped Heads
I recently had a reader send me this comment:"As a full-time dad I have to deal with just about every minor illness my two children pickup, everything from a bump on the head to chicken pox. I found the Highway to Health ebook very useful and it's one of the first things I reach for when something goes wrong!"Mr John Bradbury United KingdomIt got me thinking - although the Highway to Health does cover headaches, perhaps going into a little more detail about 'bumps on the head' would be useful.

'There's Genius In ADD' Declare Two Medical Doctors in New Report
While ADD and ADHD are very common diagnoses, they are often viewed quite negatively. Dr. Edward Hallowell and Dr. Kenny Handelman believe that there is genius in the ADD/ADHD brain. They've written a free special report called: "Find The Genius In ADD".