An AICPA executive explains how finance professionals can adapt to change in an AI-driven world and details the thinking behind the Rise2040 project. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A.
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How a CPA beat burnout after strokes, years of depression
After suffering two strokes in four days, the author battled mental health issues before he learned to recognize, address, and prevent chronic stress.
Accounting profession ‘essential’ to economic stability, coalition says
A coalition’s letter to the Department of Education expresses opposition to draft regulations that would exclude accounting from professional degree designation.
As Finance Duties Shift, CAOs Take On Strategic Role
With CFOs becoming co-pilots of the CEO, chief accounting officers emerge as essential partners in shaping the future.
Accelerating accounting outreach, a CPA leader’s campus return
A nationwide initiative connecting CPAs with students is this month. In this episode, the guests share how outreach efforts can make a difference and offer resources for other accountants to get involved.
AICPA honors service and professional contributions in tax
Arthur Auerbach, an AICPA volunteer for 23 years, and Cory Perry, the chair of the AICPA’s Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development Task Force, received the tax profession’s highest honors.
Introducing the AICPA and CIMA Global Women to Watch program
Thirty women have been recognized as emerging and experienced leaders in the profession.
Want to stop work from consuming your life? First, learn self-awareness
A CPA and award-winning JofA author shares how shifting from a survival mindset to an intentional one can help to reclaim time, energy, and purpose — without sacrificing success. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A.
3 types of difficult people — and how to work better with them
An executive coach and author explains the reasons co-workers can become difficult, what makes them challenging to work with, and how to understand them better. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A.
From childhood tax surprise to CPA: A profession leader’s journey
Oscar Vives, who will speak at the AICPA’s National Tax Conference on retirement strategies, says the experience of growing up with a single mother who worked multiple blue-collar jobs strengthened his resolve to use his math skills and help his family.
STEM designation for accounting has strong support
Nearly three-fourths of adults surveyed said accounting courses should be a part of the science, technology, engineering, and math education program, with a majority in key age groups saying the designation would make students more likely to pursue accounting education opportunities.
AI, succession, the talent pipeline, and defining ‘unapologetic’ ambition
A profession leader and former AICPA chair shares what’s top of mind for corporate boards and looks ahead to topics of conferences in November and December. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A with Kimberly Ellison-Taylor, CPA/CITP, CGMA.
Car talk: M&A, AI and EVs changing the dealership landscape
Two speakers with vast industry knowledge preview their session at the AICPA Dealership Conference. Listen to the episode or read the Q&A.
Practice mobility update: New NASBA tool tracks changes for CPAs
The online resource features searchable state-by-state summaries to assist CPAs looking to practice across state lines with one license.
Strong storytelling helps speakers deliver ‘medicine’ without the aftertaste
The keynote speaker at an October AICPA conference remembers the time he was “bamboozled” by a powerful story — and how that example carries over to the messages he delivers. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A.
5 essential tactics of future-ready firms
As the accounting profession continues to evolve at an ever-increasing rate, firm leaders need clarity around what to do to be future-ready. Discover five essential strategies to get ahead in this JofA article.
MAP Survey finds CPA firm starting pay on the rise
Starting salaries increase 17% over two-year period for master’s graduates, 11% for those with a bachelor’s degree.
Skilled for success? Accounting newcomers say yes, managers say no
Employees in their first five years give themselves high ratings on readiness skills, but those who manage new employees don’t see it that way.
What faculty should know about private equity in accounting
It is imperative to understand the impact of PE’s push to invest in CPA firms – and what to tell students.
Summing up economic sentiment and concerns about inflation and tariffs
What’s the latest sentiment about the domestic and global economy? And how are CPA executives handling the effects of tariffs? Find out in this podcast episode about a new quarterly survey.
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