How public sector finance management can adjust to COVID-19

This article discusses ways local governments can maneuver during the COVID-19 squeeze, provide service to their communities, and prepare for an uncertain future.

5 activities for the in-person or virtual classroom

Try these fun and engaging ways of teaching accounting topics.

Calculating depreciation using the SLN function

When teaching depreciation in Introduction to Accounting, faculty always cover a variety of different depreciation methods, including straight-line depreciation. Next time you teach this topic, build your students’ Excel skills by showing them how to use the straight-line (SLN) function in Excel.

Prevent cheating while teaching remotely

Faculty can take these motives into account when attempting to deter cheating in their courses.

3 tech-related tips for working better remotely

This article offers tips to help you familiarize yourself with your hardware and software and build a system that works for you.

When disorganization derails your workflow

Workplace experts offer strategies to help you gain more control of your workflow, even when others cause the chaos.

The must-have items for traveling accountants

CPAs share tips for on getting back on the road when the COVID-19 crisis is over.

Spreading the word to youth about financial literacy

CPAs active in volunteer efforts share their advice on how to give back through financial literacy work.

When perfectionism becomes a problem

Perfectionism can be counterproductive and even damaging to one’s health, but it is possible to do a great job without being perfect.

What faculty will change about their remote teaching this fall

Amid the challenges of suddenly pivoting to online teaching midway through the semester, many accounting professors learned new techniques and principles that will inform their teaching this fall.

Improve your remote hiring process during COVID-19

Hiring managers and other experts offer tips on creating successful remote hiring processes, from composing the job posting to choosing the technology to use.

Why agility is key for firms navigating COVID-19

The current circumstances force firms — and their clients — to deal with several challenges at the same time.

How to help a client retiring abroad think about taxes

This article discusses how CPAs can help their clients navigate the tax and financial planning complications of retiring overseas.

Hiring for soft skills is more important than ever

The ability to relate to clients and internal teams is a valuable function of firms that provide consulting services.

Tough interview questions: ‘Why are you leaving your current employer?’

This article offers ways to answer this tricky question appropriately.

Best practices for teaching case studies

Keep these principles in mind when assigning and teaching case studies to increase your chances of success.

'Engagement triggers' help students learn and remember

Try these easy ways to create relatable lessons in accounting.

Use Excel’s sparklines to quickly show trends in data

Simple to create, sparklines are tiny graphs that help you make sense of data at a glance.

How to network with high-profile people

Networking with prominent people can have many benefits, but it also can be intimidating. These tips can make it easier.

5 ways accountants can track cryptocurrency

This article discusses how accountants can spot the telltale sings that increasingly mainstream virtual currencies are being used to squirrel away illicit funds.