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.
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4 ways to save time in Excel
This article offers tricks to make you more efficient and effective with the spreadsheet application.
How to handle office conflict
This article offers tips on how to stay professional, even amid friction.
6 ways to be a better communicator
Better workplace communication can help improve your relationships with colleagues, clients, and managers.
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.
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.
Small firm spotlight: How I get referral business
A small-firm CPA discusses his approach to referral business.
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.
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 make a winning speech
Experienced speakers share advice for conquering nerves to make speeches, lead seminars, and share knowledge with peers.
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.
Choose the best medium for your message in the workplace
It can be difficult to decide when to use email, IM, or the phone, or to meet someone in person.
Rise of tech requires CPAs to trust in human abilities
Technology can never replicate human advice and connection.
Putting skills-based promotion in motion
Skills-based promotion has become a way to stay competitive when finding, hiring, and retaining talent.
How to know if retirement is right for you
Experts offer tips on recognizing when it’s time to retire and how to do so with peace of mind.
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