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2021 CPA Insider newsletter articles
How one accounting program introduces students to RPA
A professor explains how and why to incorporate the technology into the curriculum.
How the 2021 busy season is different
Some accounting firms prepared for the 2021 busy season by staffing up and offering more flexible work options for employees dealing with family issues during the pandemic.
How to counter clients’ cognitive biases
This article discusses a few cognitive biases financial planners are likely to encounter and ways to help clients move past them.
6 proactive steps accountants can take to get promoted in 2021
Individuals who are proactive about their professional development and excel at communication and other soft skills have the best chance of promotion in a remote-working environment.
Keys to striking an effective balance as a manager
This article offers tips on balancing empathetic leadership with critical business goals.
How CPAs can help clients combining households during the pandemic
CPAs share their thoughts on how to help clients through changes in households.
Broaching tough conversations with clients
CPAs are knowledgeable about their small business clients’ financial conditions and emotionally removed enough from the organizations to help business leaders see what they often would rather avoid.
Why right now is a great time to network
Experts share tips for digital networking.
6 tips for mitigating and recovering from burnout
This article offers strategies for dealing with burnout at your accounting firm.
Communication and creativity pay off
A creative agency shares how a new workflow structure helped keep productivity high and interactions smooth while working remotely.
Add the Data Analysis ToolPak to Excel
Excel’s Data Analysis ToolPak allows you to perform many advanced data analytics functions. Here’s how to enable it.
Get started with robotic process automation
Experts offer their advice on teaching this emerging technology.
How an academic fellowship can boost your career
Taking an academic fellowship with an institution such as the SEC or the PCAOB is a big commitment. But doing so could reap benefits for your scholarship and teaching, and even change the course of your career.
7 tips to network strategically
Experts offer advice on building solid relationships with others who can help you expand your networks.
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Preparing clients for new provisions next tax season
As the 2025 filing season approaches, H.R. 1 introduces significant tax reforms that CPAs must be prepared to navigate. These legislative changes represent some of the most comprehensive tax updates in recent years, affecting both individual and corporate taxpayers. This report provides in-depth analysis and guidance on H.R. 1.
