The co-managing director of an executive search firm details the skills companies desire in their next CFO and how candidates can get that experience. Listen to the episode or read the Q&A with Scott Simmons of Crist Kolder Associates.
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New fellowship honoring Melancon will support doctoral students
Barry C. Melancon Professional Accounting Research (PAR) Fellowship recognizes the legacy of the retiring CEO and will support research in public and management accounting.
Best way to teach adults? Scenario-based learning
College professors teach young adults, who require a different approach than children. Learn more in this Academic Update feature article.
The value of connection: Reflections of an advocate for women
A principal at Crowe reflects on how women’s initiatives have helped diversify leadership ranks and why such changes are important to her. Listen to the episode or read the Q&A.
Key skills for CPAs in business and industry
Leaders from corporate finance and the profession share their advice for upskilling and reskilling for the next era of management accounting.
CPA licensure update: Uniform Accountancy Act changes proposed
The AICPA and NASBA seek comments on changes that would allow states to adopt the proposed CPA Competency-Based Experience Pathway.
New AICPA apprenticeship program expands accounting talent opportunities
The Registered Apprenticeship for Accounting and Finance Associate program pairs employers and entry-level employees. It expands the AICPA’s apprenticeship offerings.
CPA Exam update: Core sections to offer more testing windows in 2025
The Core sections of the newly designed CPA Exam were graded quarterly during the testing model’s first year, but 16 grading periods are scheduled for next year.
AICPA chair: Why change is good, and needed, for the profession
A major firm leader, a few months into her one-year term as AICPA chair, detail how leaders around the world are achieving success by improving workplace culture and embracing emerging technologies. Learn about the impact of McCall’s extensive travels by listening to the episode or reading the Q&A.
AICPA, NASBA propose a new pathway to CPA licensure
The CPA Competency-Based Experience Pathway offers an additional option for CPA candidates. Comments on the proposal are being accepted through Dec. 6.
How academia is tackling the accounting talent shortage
Tactics include second-chance test taking, expanded curricula, extra help for at-risk students, and more. Early results are encouraging.
Chasing the right things: Keynote speaker’s keys to contentment
A keynote speaker explains why wanting to win an argument is a losing proposition and why he looks forward to speaking to a government and not-for-profit audience Oct. 28. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A.
CFO opportunities on the rise: Key trends for aspiring leaders
A noteworthy number of women landed CFO roles in the first half of 2024, but things headed in the right direction for all prospective leaders around the world seeking a shot at the highly coveted position.
Lessons learned, future in focus: Melancon looks back and ahead
Barry Melancon’s retirement as CEO is effective at the end of the year. In the second of two parts, Melancon discusses challenging times, lessons learned, what he’s most proud of, and a continued emphasis on trust. Listen to the episode or read the Q&A.
A matter of trust: Melancon reflects on nearly 30 years as CEO
Barry Melancon’s retirement is effective at the end of the year. He joined the JofA podcast for the first of a two-part conversation that looks back on his tenure and the skills he picked up during nearly three decades as a leader. Listen to the episode or read the Q&A.
‘Time is of the essence’: Next steps after the NPAG report release
The chair of the National Pipeline Advisory Group explains some of the next steps for the profession in addressing accounting pipeline concerns. Listen to the episode or read the Q&A.
Switching to mastery-based college accounting classes
How do you go from teaching and testing material in a set time to providing students time (and multiple testing opportunities) to gain 100% mastery of the material? Find out in this Academic Update article.
What is cannabis rescheduling? And how might it affect CPAs?
A cannabis industry expert looks ahead to the August AICPA & CIMA Cannabis Industry Conference and comments on the legal and regulatory landscape. Read the Q&A or listen to the podcast episode.
CPA Exam to be offered in the Philippines
The AICPA and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy expanded international testing availability of the U.S. CPA Exam to the Philippines with three testing centers.
Taxed at work? 4 keys to staying healthy, happy, and productive
Practitioners who once contemplated changing professions share strategies that changed their lives for the better — at the office and away from it.
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