Vice president of global accounting services at Delaware North in Buffalo, N.Y.; board member and audit committee chair of Wayne Cooperative Insurance Co., Clyde, N.Y.; member of the Accounting Advisory Council for the University at Buffalo School of Management; member of the AICPA and CIMA Future of Finance Leadership Advisory Group (FFLAG).
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How to craft the CPA career you want
A CPA and business performance coach shares four questions to help accounting and finance professionals find purpose and joy in their work.
The power of active listening in addressing the CPA skills gap
An AICPA vice president discusses the Profession Ready Initiative and its focus on addressing emerging skills gaps for CPAs. In this podcast episode with Q&A, Carl Mayes, CPA, also answers the question, “Are you a good listener?”
Deregulation’s state of play and the threats it poses to CPA licensure
An AICPA vice president explains why CPA licensure is under pressure from state-level deregulation and what the profession can do to respond. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A.
How CPAs can show their value on National Accounting Day
An AICPA executive discusses the significance of National Accounting Day and encourages CPAs to share real examples of the value they deliver to clients and communities.
Are you making the most of LinkedIn?
LinkedIn provides a multifaceted resource to search, network, and post content — but third-party AI tools should be treated with caution.
A Machu Picchu moment and what it means for aging and retirement
Speaker and author Kelley Long, CPA/PFS, explains the evolving definition of, and approach to, retirement and how CPAs can help clients plan for flexible careers. She also previews her upcoming ENGAGE sessions on retirement strategies and making better use of HSAs. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A.
The surprising way one CFO grows her network and her knowledge
The latest episode of the JofA podcast looks ahead to key themes from upcoming conference sessions, with a particular focus on the evolving role of the CFO. A finance leader who hosts her own podcast explained how starting that show has served as a business card and enabled her to make new connections. Listen to the episode or read the Q&A.
How CPAs can help close the US financial literacy gap
CPAs are among the professionals best positioned to partner with schools and communities to strengthen financial understanding and improve decision-making across the United States. Learn more in this JofA web exclusive.
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.
Loving your work, leaving work behind, and returning refreshed
A profession leader explains why it’s sometimes hard for her to unplug from work. She also breaks down the meaning she finds in the quote, “Your direction is more important than your speed.” Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A.
Encouraging signs from the new CPA Exam
While it’s early, all indications are that the CPA Evolution-aligned version of the CPA Exam, which debuted in January 2024, is performing in line with expectations.
From Jamaican track star to CPA: A firm leader’s unlikely career path
A firm partner says a focus on discipline, work ethic, and continuous learning has helped him succeed in sports and as an accountant. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A with The Freeze, aka Durran Dunn, CPA.
Accounting talent pipeline: What’s the buzz from ENGAGE?
An AICPA leader focused on the accounting talent pipeline reminds established CPAs of their role in helping to grow the profession. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A.
6 tips for first-year partners at CPA firms
In this AICPA & CIMA ENGAGE 25 session preview, leadership coaches demystify common struggles and discuss strategies that new partners can use to thrive in their new position.
Recruitment fraud: What you need to know
Follow these tips to protect yourself from increasingly sophisticated job scams.
Proposed model law changes support a new path to CPA licensure
The AICPA and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy are seeking comments for the next 60 days on an additional CPA pathway and changes to the practice mobility model.
Pathway to 150 hours enters year 2 with positive reviews
The AICPA and NASBA launched the Experience, Learn and Earn program, offered through Tulane University, to provide a simple, cost-effective pathway to 150 credit hours.
AICPA & CIMA CEO about accounting: ‘The opportunities are endless’
AICPA & CIMA’s new CEO Mark Koziel, CPA, CGMA, shares more of his personal story, including how he learned first-hand about the flexibility that an accounting career can offer. This is the second of a two-part conversation. Listen to the episode or read the Q&A.
3 things to know about AICPA & CIMA’s new CEO
Mark Koziel, CPA, CGMA, is 44 days into his stint as CEO. What does he foresee for the profession, and how does he want to improve communication with members? Find out in this conversation, the first of two parts. Listen to the episode or read the Q&A.
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