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September 1, 2019

99 minority college students complete Accounting Scholars Leadership Workshop

The ASLW program is an annual, all-expenses-paid event for racial and ethnic minority students anticipating a career in accounting.

September 1, 2019

Ask the expert: Education

Roger O’Donnell leads the Global Audit D&A initiative and currently serves as the lead engagement partner for several multinational companies.

August 13, 2019

How to cope with new-semester jitters

Faculty at all levels of experience often report feeling a little anxious at the beginning of a new semester. Here are some tips on how to overcome the butterflies and get a new class off to a great start.

August 13, 2019

How to help students who are ‘Biased Jumpers’

Learn practical strategies you can use to encourage students in the “biased jumper” stage to become more tolerant of ambiguity.

August 13, 2019

Get students to read the syllabus

Accounting faculty have come up with some helpful tactics to get students to read this important document.

August 1, 2019

Proposal would enable adaptive-learning CPE self-study for CPAs

Credit for customized learning is the goal.

July 29, 2019

Why the CPA licensure process could change

This episode addresses how and why CPA licensure requirements might evolve as a result of the technological revolution that’s transforming the accounting profession.

July 22, 2019

A closer look at threats to CPA licensure

Legislation in states around the country could put CPA licensure in danger. This episode examines what practitioners need to know to help ensure the profession is protected.

July 16, 2019

How to help students who are ‘Confused Fact-Finders’

Because Confused Fact-Finders believe that all problems can be solved correctly, they are highly resistant to the idea that they must reach their own conclusions.

July 16, 2019

Help international students thrive on campus

Follow these five tips to help students far from home fit in.

July 16, 2019

How top innovators teach technology

Four faculty members known for their innovative approaches to teaching technology were interviewed for the AICPA’s 2019 spring Council meeting.

June 11, 2019

Resources for teaching data analytics in accounting

This helpful guide provides the best-known free educator resources for teaching data analytics, including software, case studies, tutorials, assignments, full curricula, and more.

June 11, 2019

Guide students toward better critical thinking

Learn about the stages of critical thinking to help accounting students develop skills needed for professional success.

June 11, 2019

Write better letters of recommendation

Effective letters of recommendation can help shape futures. Follow these guidelines to make the process as easy as possible.

June 1, 2019

Ask the expert: Education

Roger O’Donnell leads the Global Audit D&A initiative and currently serves as the lead engagement partner for several multinational companies.

May 14, 2019

A problem-based learning project for accounting classes

In this project that promotes critical thinking and collaboration, students work in groups to develop and research a driving question. Instructions and a sample timeline are included.

May 14, 2019

How to respond to student evaluations

Seasoned faculty members offer their best advice for putting evaluations in the proper perspective and using them to improve your teaching.

May 1, 2019

Firms selected to co-sponsor scholarship and internship program focused on diversity

Each firm will co-sponsor one student for an internship during the 2020 tax season (January–April). The AICPA will then award up to $20,000 per student to assist with tuition in his or her final academic year.

May 1, 2019

Scholarships aid 20 incoming freshmen pursuing careers in accounting

Twenty students received the second annual AICPA Foundation High School Scholarship for incoming college freshmen planning to pursue careers in the accounting profession.

April 9, 2019

4 ways to create an inclusive department

Here are big and small ways to evolve from diversity to inclusion.

FROM THIS MONTH'S ISSUE

AI risks CPAs should know

Are you ready for the AI revolution in accounting? This JofA Technology Q&A article explores the top risks CPAs face—from hallucinations to deepfakes—and ways to mitigate them.