How the CPA continuing education game is changing
New technologies have created a need for new skills and led to innovative methods for delivering professional education. Here’s how the CPA profession is evolving the way it educates its people.
Career management
Gain the confidence to pitch ideas at work
A CPA and two career coaches offer suggestions on how to get management and colleagues to buy in to your ideas.
Better word choice may help accountants ask deeper questions
Accountants who hone the skill of careful questioning will better serve their clients’ needs, according to Ed Kless, senior director of partner development and strategy, Sage Accountant Solutions.
How to handle office conflict
This article offers tips on how to stay professional, even amid friction.
6 ways to be a better communicator
Better workplace communication can help improve your relationships with colleagues, clients, and managers.
Kirsten Hamilton, CPA, CGMA
The time it takes to go from the vine to the consumer makes inventory essential in the wine business, according to Kirsten Hamilton, CPA, CGMA, vice president of finance for Freixenet USA/Gloria Ferrer Winery in Sonoma, Calif.
How smaller CPA firms handle family leave
Small firms can update policies quickly and understand an employee's individual needs.
How one vacation can change your work life
Byron Hebert, CPA, explains why he has inverted the words on a common workplace phrase, and how a 2011 invitation changed his approach to work and life.
How to communicate with multiple generations
This article offers tips on communicating with colleagues of any age.
Tips for cleaning up your workspace
This article discusses ways to tidy up your office.
When on-the-clock conversations get uncomfortable
This article offer tips to help you steer clear of touchy topics and to handle them gracefully when they do arise.
Bad relationship with your boss? How to fix it
Maureen Hoersten, COO of staffing and recruiting group LaSalle Network, recommends ways to uncover the root cause of a bad working relationship and strategies for repairing it.
How to make a winning speech
Experienced speakers share advice for conquering nerves to make speeches, lead seminars, and share knowledge with peers.
The 5 traits of a great manager
Nate Dvorak, a workplace researcher and client adviser at Gallup, reveals what recent studies say about the qualities needed for effective management.
Keys to writing a great job description
Sarah Dobek, president and founder of Inovautus Consulting, identifies three criteria to consider when writing a great job description, including innovative ways to tell your firm’s story.
How to keep your direct reports engaged
By working to understand your direct reports on a personal level, you can help them have enthusiasm for their work beyond the scope of their positions.
The most important skill for CPAs — and machines
To succeed in the age of artificial intelligence (AI), CPAs must be taught new ways to learn and must learn why machine learning means they should be patient with AI. Find out more in Part 2 of our annual Accounting Technology Roundtable podcast.
Define, then hire your ideal employee
Successful hiring includes defining your ideal employee and communicating why your firm is a great place to work, says Sarah Dobek, president and founder of Inovautus Consulting.
Choose the best medium for your message in the workplace
It can be difficult to decide when to use email, IM, or the phone, or to meet someone in person.
Creative thinking leads to hiring success
Hiring managers must be proactive and consider creative hiring practices to attract top talent, says Sarah Dobek, president and founder of Inovautus Consulting.
