Use this trend as a springboard into discussing the impact of technology on accounting.
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Accounting education research reveals benefits of active learning strategies in the classroom
Try these active learning strategies in your courses.
Use the Quick Access Toolbar to increase your efficiency in Excel
Try this tip and have your most-used functions right at your fingertips.
Help students succeed with online testing
Think about exams from the students’ point of view to anticipate possible issues.
Tough interview questions: ‘Who was your best and worst manager?’
Here are some tips on providing good responses when hiring managers ask for feedback on past bosses.
Managing perceptions as a public-sector accountant
This article discusses ways those in public-sector finance can handle public perceptions of spending on things like travel and overtime without compromising on the work they need to do.
Developing a strategic audit plan
This article outlines steps CPAs should consider when developing strategic audit plans for their own clients.
How to land a job — from a distance
Experts share advice for remote job seekers on how to search for positions, manage the interview process, and impress potential future employers.
A recruiter called me! Now what?
Your first conversation with a recruiter is a chance for them to learn more about you and your career goals, and for you to learn about the position they have in mind.
Mentors pave career pathways
Winner of the AICPA’s local-level 2020 Outstanding CPA in Government Impact Award discusses the mentors who have provided advice, encouragement, and a shoulder to lean on.
Variety is the spice of online learning
Variety is the spice of not only life but also teaching and learning. Here are some simple ways to add some S-P-I-C-E to a classroom to break the monotony of an online lecture or hybrid class.
Level up your accounting class with these tech tools
These teaching tools liven up both in-person and virtual classes.
Office kitchen etiquette mistakes that drive co-workers nuts
Etiquette experts discuss ways to avoid kitchen mistakes and keep harmony among their co-workers.
3 things the COVID-19 pandemic has taught CPAs about technology
This article discusses ways to harness technology lessons from this pressure-packed year.
COVID-19 challenges to forensic accounting
This article discusses some of the unique challenges, and opportunities, for forensic accountants in the COVID-19-altered economy.
Tough interview questions: ‘Why should we hire you?’
Researching the organization and the interviewer beforehand can equip you to give a strong answer.
Why people leave their jobs and how to retain staff
CPA firm leaders discuss the retention strategies that work for them.
‘Feel’ your way to a new gig
Finding a job while working can be a delicate balance.
How COVID-19 could affect health spending
Being aware of national trends can help financial professionals assist their individual and business clients prepare for future health spending needs.
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.
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