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How faculty can learn emerging technologies
Try these strategies and tools to find the time to learn technology despite your busy schedule.
How to find a job before you leave your old one
Here are some tips on exploring your options the right way.
How to sound more professional at work
This article discusses some words and phrases you should use only sparingly at work, and some tips for what to say instead.
The 5 questions CPA leaders should ask every week
This article offers suggestions for dealing with today’s rapid and radical transformation.
How to be a great boss during busy season
This article discusses ways managers can provide support and encouragement to get their teams to the finish line.
Small firm spotlight: How we successfully switched to the cloud
A CPA discusses how his small firm moved to cloud-based technology.
Avoid the midday slump
This article discusses ways you can battle the late-afternoon energy crash to stay productive.
5 steps to creating goals that actually stick
This article offers a guide to structuring goals that you can maintain.
Why you should use metacognition in the classroom
Introducing students to metacognition — or examining the ways they think and study — can help them move beyond memorization to higher levels of critical thinking.
How to identify and prevent contract cheating
Accounting faculty and academic integrity experts weigh in on contract cheating and recommend ways to identify it and keep students from engaging in the practice.
Public accounting firms benefit by giving back
Many public accounting firms choose to aid their communities and, in turn, inspire their staffs
Are you really able to use the term CPA?
If your CPA license is inactive, expired, or was issued in a state other than the one where you live or work, you may not be able to use “CPA” alongside your name.
Small firm spotlight: How I recruit and hire new accountants
A small-firm CPA discusses how his firm approaches hiring and suggests finding the overall best fit and not just focusing on specific skills or experience.
Ways to ward off cyberthieves outside the office
Working outside the office can leave you open to invasions from hackers if your device or the Wi-Fi network you’re on is not secure.
CPA athletes balance work, family, fitness
Four accountants share their fitness stories and their advice for finding work/life balance.
Make your firm’s flex options stand out
This article looks at three insights from a survey on CPA firm flex practices.
Setting limits and saying no when work overwhelms
CPAs offer advice on saying no when tasks or projects get overwhelming.
Listen! Here’s how to improve client experience
This article discusses three steps to strengthen client relationships.
Don’t miss the new Medicare Advantage enrollment period
It can be helpful for CPA financial planners to reach out to clients to be sure they know about the opportunity to review their coverage and make recommended changes.
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