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What to tell your students about AI
Try these tips and topics for discussing technology in class.
Not desk jockeys: These accountants are athletes
Meet five accountants who have competed in extreme sports events, become professional athletes, or simply challenged themselves physically.
Avoid these cover letter mistakes
CPA managers and hiring experts frequently see obvious mistakes, and those errors can weaken an accountant’s chances of being hired.
11 creative CPA vanity license plates
More accountants show their imaginative side.
Get all the facts before you accept a new job
This article discusses steps employers and potential employees can take to avoid a poor match.
How to coach a problem employee: The know-it-all
There are ways to get know-it-all employees to recognize the effects of their behavior.
Blockchain, machine learning, and a future accounting
Professionals who aren’t at the forefront of learning and testing ways to adopt these technologies risk getting left behind.
Know these basic business fraud warning signs
This article discusses some red flags experienced forensic accountants look for, and advice for ways to ferret out and prevent wrongdoing.
Great activities for the first day of class
Help students get to know one another and you as the semester begins.
Tips for teaching accounting ethics
It can be hard to find room on your syllabus for ethics. But it’s still a crucial subject for accounting students to learn.
Unhappy in your work? Tell someone!
This column explores six strategies employees can use to drive an honest dialogue about their satisfaction and increase their chances of remaining with their firm.
Tips for handling anxious clients
Clients can get nervous when dealing with money, the IRS, one of the states, or any situation over which they have limited control.
What the future of medical diagnostics could mean for CPAs
As diagnostics advance, more clients will have more information to include as part of the retirement plan.
How smart contracts can create a competitive edge
A smart contract is an electronic agreement that uses computer programming and blockchain technology to execute without third parties.
How to coach a problem employee: The slacker
CPAs and career experts offer tips for dealing with employees who miss deadlines, ask for extensions, and submit work at the last minute.
How to coach a problem employee: The pessimist
Pessimistic employees can seriously drag down a team’s morale.
Office fridge etiquette for accountants
This column offers tips to help avoid conflict over the office fridge.
CPAs’ top 5 questions about blockchain, cryptocurrencies
This article discusses ways CPAs can leverage this new technology to improve client service.
What CPAs need to know about a growing housing option
Experts in community housing and those who participating community living share their thoughts.
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Making the right choice when no one is watching
The true test of one’s character is the decision made when no one is looking over your shoulder. Learn how CPAs can uphold ethical standards and take actions that help limit liability risk.
