The trends that will affect CPAs in 2023
Talent, technology, and ESG remain top concerns against a backdrop of economic pessimism.
Professional development
Ashley Fogle, CPA
Ashley Fogle, CPA, is a senior tax manager at HoganTaylor and co-owner of Ride OKC in Oklahoma City.
50 years of ALPFA: How Latino CPAs found strength in numbers
The Association of Latino Professionals for America is a vehicle for social change and a networking forum for Latino students, professionals, and businesses.
SEC accepting Professional Accounting Fellow applications
The SEC’s Office of the Chief Accountant is accepting applications for Professional Accounting Fellow positions that will begin in the summer of 2023.
How to make busy season fun (yes, fun)
Heed the advice of one CPA who found a better way to deal with the stress of busy season. Listen to the podcast or read the transcript.
Remembering an enthusiastic CPA who challenged the status quo
Anyone who heard the late Steve Player address a room will forever remember his booming voice and his passion for driving the accounting profession forward.
Unearthing talent: Embracing the ‘era of professional apprentices’
An AICPA executive shares more about the first three companies signed up for a new apprenticeship program and explains more about three apprentice paths.
The Great Rebalance? Employees aren’t the only ones seeking the perfect match
Employers and employees alike are looking for sustained success in the workforce — no easy task but one that is achievable, even in tough economic times.
Benefits of public sector accounting careers
Accounting professionals who want to contribute to society and social justice could consider jobs in government, which can also offer career and personal benefits.
Andrew Hunzicker, CPA
Andrew Hunzicker, CPA, is founder and CEO of Dope CFO in Bend, Ore.
Talent trends: Offering hybrid work model is only the start
Most CFOs expect to offer a hybrid work model for the foreseeable future, a decision that may help with talent acquisition but that could create new obstacles related to talent retention.
IRS annual inflation adjustments, negotiating a job offer, and a quiz
This quick-hitting episode covers recent news of interest, including IRS and Social Security Administration annual announcements, why the AICPA is requesting guidance from the IRS and Treasury, and advice for negotiating after you’ve received a job offer.
How to negotiate a job offer
Follow these five tips to secure the best deal.
Roth IRAs vs. 529 plans, job candidate questions, and an IRS extension
Learn about Roth IRAs as a potential investment for children, questions to ask and avoid in job interviews, and recent news from the IRS and SEC in this podcast episode with transcript.
A pioneering CPA reflects on a 50-year journey
To celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, a CPA leader in Southern California who tirelessly built his firm and a Hispanic professional organization from the ground up reflects on his journey in this podcast episode with transcript.
Distinguish yourself: 10 questions to impress your interviewer
That upcoming job interview works two ways. When it’s your turn to interview the interviewer, distinguish yourself using these 10 questions suggested by career experts.
Dominic R. Ortiz, CPA, CGMA
Dominic R. Ortiz, CPA, CGMA, is CEO of the Potawatomi Hotel & Casino in Milwaukee and a member of the AICPA board of directors.
‘Own your narrative’ and other advice from a Starbucks executive
CPA leader Tiffany Willis shares some of her dreams and her career journey in this podcast episode with transcript. Also, get caught up on two IRS-related news items.
The importance of ‘boss moves’ when making your next career step
A leadership consultant explains more about what she means by “boss moves,” why women are hesitant to apply for some jobs, and why managers should focus more on how employees are doing than on what they are doing.
CPA email closings: Go pro or add a personal touch?
Accounting professionals discuss the importance of email as a communication tool and the need to think about how their emails — including the closings — reflect on their and their firms’ professionalism. They say the messages should also consider the nature of the relationship they have with the other person.
