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Surprising classes accounting majors should consider taking before they graduate
Here are recommendations for classes outside the accounting department that could help students develop both personally and professionally.
What it was like to take the 1917 CPA Exam
This column looks back at the 1917 CPA exam.
3 reasons to use all your vacation days
Leaving your vacation unused isn’t good for workers or employers.
Explaining the 3 faces of SOC
This column provides updates and adds perspective on SOC and reflects on changes in the reports and their attestation standards.
How to find the right mentor
Spend time thinking about why you want a mentor before you waste anyone’s time.
Want to keep your Next Gen leaders? Make these changes ASAP
The next generation of leaders has a very consistent list of the changes they want to see.
How time off can help your career
Taking time off can give you much-needed space to reflect on your career path. It can also be a chance to do some informal networking.
6 tips for paying off your student loan debts
Students can practice smart financial management habits that help ensure they’re able to pay off their loans.
6 steps to shore up your technology defenses
Now is a good time to update critical controls and close backdoors that can increase your or your company’s exposure to potential cybersecurity attack damages.
What you need to know to help clients with an IRS ETP agreement
Here are 12 things you need to know about extension-to-pay agreements that can help clients who need more time to pay their tax bill.
How to make company events more inclusive
Organizations may inadvertently appear insensitive to factors such as race, age, gender, income level, religion, or physical limitations when staging social functions.
What CPAs can learn from fighter pilots
Fighter pilots can teach controllers, CFOs, and other CPA executives how to out maneuver the competition.
4 steps to start a reverse mentoring program
New employees, including interns are digital natives and have much to offer.
How to impress your new employer
Your trial period can be stressful but is essential to both short- and long-term success at their organizations.
The business case for diversity and inclusion at CPA firms
Here are some reasons diversity and inclusion make good business sense for CPA firms.
Tips to help you get your day off to a good start
A few simple time management tips will help you get your day off to the right start.
Ways to reduce the gender pay gap
Closing the wage gap between male and female accountants is becoming critical as the profession looks to increase diversity in its ranks.
Want your merger to work? Implement these 10 ideas
Here’s how to avoid some common mistakes that cause mergers to fail.
How to prevent workers from wasting time on tech troubles
Many minutes, hours, and sometimes days can be wasted on IT-related issues, costing both time and money.
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