CPAs active in volunteer efforts share their advice on how to give back through financial literacy work.
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The must-have items for traveling accountants
CPAs share tips for on getting back on the road when the COVID-19 crisis is over.
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.
Make the first day of your online class count
Your first remote class of the semester is your chance to let students know what to expect, start building connections with them, and help them get comfortable with the technology. Try these tips for getting a remote semester off to a great start.
Use conditional formatting in Excel to visualize letter grades
Highlight different letter grades with different colors so you can see at a glance how your students performed.
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.
‘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.
Best practices for teaching case studies
Keep these principles in mind when assigning and teaching case studies to increase your chances of success.
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.
Tough interview questions: ‘What salary are you looking for?’
This article discusses why hiring managers ask this question and strategies for answering it.
Professional networking during COVID-19
Digital technology affords CPAs the ability to connect with their network from the safety of their home or office.
Succeed at teaching no matter your temperament
You don’t have to be very outgoing to be an effective educator.
View and edit 2 worksheets in the same workbook side by side
How to view and edit two worksheets from the same Excel workbook side-by-side.
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