Gain the confidence to pitch ideas at work

A CPA and two career coaches offer suggestions on how to get management and colleagues to buy in to your ideas.

How firms can promote more women to leadership roles

Firm leaders share their thoughts on ways to ensure women have access to opportunities.

A problem-based learning project for accounting classes

In this project that promotes critical thinking and collaboration, students work in groups to develop and research a driving question. Instructions and a sample timeline are included.

How to respond to student evaluations

Seasoned faculty members offer their best advice for putting evaluations in the proper perspective and using them to improve your teaching.

4 ways to save time in Excel

This article offers tricks to make you more efficient and effective with the spreadsheet application.

Talking ’bout bots, AI, and the value of time

Rather than seeing technology as “taking over” the work they do, CPAs should take the opportunity to brainstorm with clients and staff about how to add value to businesses.

6 ways to be a better communicator

Better workplace communication can help improve your relationships with colleagues, clients, and managers.

How to handle office conflict

This article offers tips on how to stay professional, even amid friction.

How to get started with value pricing

This pricing model could enable you to provide more in-depth and tailored services for clients.

How smaller CPA firms handle family leave

Small firms can update policies quickly and understand an employee's individual needs.

Tips for cleaning up your workspace

This article discusses ways to tidy up your office.

How to communicate with multiple generations

This article offers tips on communicating with colleagues of any age.

Small firm spotlight: How I get referral business

A small-firm CPA discusses his approach to referral business.

When on-the-clock conversations get uncomfortable

This article offer tips to help you steer clear of touchy topics and to handle them gracefully when they do arise.

4 ways to create an inclusive department

Here are big and small ways to evolve from diversity to inclusion.

Help students embrace emerging technologies

Educators and practitioners play an important role in helping students succeed in the evolving profession.

How to make a winning speech

Experienced speakers share advice for conquering nerves to make speeches, lead seminars, and share knowledge with peers.

Hired someone new? Here’s how to make sure they stay

Within the first 90 days, it’s crucial that you successfully convey to new employees the strong investment you are making in them.

How to keep your direct reports engaged

By working to understand your direct reports on a personal level, you can help them have enthusiasm for their work beyond the scope of their positions.

What CPAs learned during difficult busy seasons

CPAs describe their most challenging busy seasons, how they handled them, and what they took away from those experiences.