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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.

April 9, 2019

Help students embrace emerging technologies

Educators and practitioners play an important role in helping students succeed in the evolving profession.

March 12, 2019

Choose the right service opportunities

While some forms of service can feel burdensome, others can enhance your career and raise your profile on campus.

March 12, 2019

How faculty can learn emerging technologies

Try these strategies and tools to find the time to learn technology despite your busy schedule.

March 1, 2019

Minority Doctoral Fellowship aids in the journey toward becoming accounting professor

Twenty-five doctoral students received the AICPA’s annual Minority Doctoral Fellowship, providing the recipients with $12,000 to aid them on their journey toward becoming accounting professor role models to future CPAs.

March 1, 2019

Scholarship helps accounting students transferring from two- to four-year schools

Twenty-four students received Two-Year Transfer Scholarships, which award $5,000 each toward the tuition of exemplary students transferring from a two-year college to a four-year college or university to finish their accounting degrees.

February 12, 2019

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.

February 12, 2019

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.

February 1, 2019

Working group considers changes to CPA licensing requirements

The focus is on innovation and client demands.

January 15, 2019

Tips for better PowerPoint presentations

Try these ideas to hold students’ interest during lectures with slides.

January 1, 2019

3 high school students win online accounting game tournament

Three high school students won this year’s AICPA Bank On It tournaments.

January 1, 2019

D. Scott Showalter, CPA, CGMA

Following your passion opens the door to a productive, enjoyable career, according to D. Scott Showalter, CPA, CGMA, director of the Master of Accounting Program at North Carolina State University.

FROM THIS MONTH'S ISSUE

4 ways solo practitioners can stand out

Five years ago, a grieving Angel Zhen started his own CPA firm with no clients and no revenue. Today, he has 300 clients, $600,000 in revenue and 12 weeks of annual vacation. In this JofA article, he shares how he set up his firm and how you could do the same.