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July 12, 2023

Update on the AICPA Pipeline Acceleration Plan

The AICPA continues to work on the Pipeline Acceleration Plan, a set of initiatives aimed at addressing root causes of the declining number of students becoming licensed CPAs.

July 7, 2023

Where do we go from here? Career advice for high performers

It’s great to hear your manager say, “Keep doing what you’re doing” – until that’s all you’re hearing. A profession leader explains why high performers sometimes struggle to get meaningful feedback in this podcast episode with transcript.

June 28, 2023

Mississippi youth passes CPA Exam – at age 15

Jimmy Chilimigras, headed to law school in August, is believed to be the youngest person to ever pass the CPA Exam.

June 15, 2023

Advice to CFOs: Be agile and adaptable in the face of rapid change

A finance leader and speaker shares lessons for thriving amid economic uncertainty, along with the reasons he keeps coming back to AICPA & CIMA ENGAGE, in this podcast episode with transcript.

June 12, 2023

How accountants can make a smooth career transition

This article discusses steps to take to increase your chances of success when you seek to switch careers.

June 5, 2023

Future of Finance: Upskilling is crucial, but mindset is the crux

Finance leaders understand the importance of skill set, mindset, and tool set, but the order of operations matters more than you might think. An ENGAGE 2023 session illuminates insights from the Future of Finance project.

June 1, 2023

How a CPA saved a state millions in health care costs

Marilyn Bartlett, CPA, changed the conversation about health care policy when her penchant for numbers saved Montana’s state employee health plan millions without increasing member or employer contributions.

June 1, 2023

The new world of work: Tips for success as an accounting manager

As workplace expectations change, this advice can
help firms and their people create an environment
that attracts and retains employees.

April 14, 2023

Nothing left to chance: The life of a lottery auditor

Auditors are accustomed to working with numbers and moving targets, but a select few work with numbers on bouncing balls.

April 13, 2023

Prestige and value: A CPA career coach’s view on education requirements

A CPA who advises candidates on CPA Exam preparation and their careers shares her story and reasons she thinks the 150-hour educational requirement is important.

April 3, 2023

How universities are working to boost the CPA pipeline

Two universities found approaches to attract more students to accounting programs and encourage them to pursue CPA licensure.

March 30, 2023

How remote work affected early-career auditors

A new study delves into both the negative impacts and upsides of remote working on the learning and professional development of early-career auditors.

March 16, 2023

Cultivating tech talent: A CPA firm leader’s elementary approach

The CEO of a top 100 CPA firm shares more about her unconventional journey to becoming a CPA and why she seeks out unconventional talent in this podcast episode with transcript.

February 9, 2023

5 ways to reconnect with old contacts

Reestablishing old relationships may feel intimidating but can be very rewarding. These five strategies can help to reconnect.

January 24, 2023

Switch hitter: How a baseball standout became a CPA

Felipe Crespo reached the pinnacle as a baseball player, and now he’s reaching new heights with his accounting firm in Puerto Rico.

January 19, 2023

Struggling actor to CPA firm owner: One leader’s unlikely path

The chair of the PCPS Executive Committee shares more about her nontraditional path to CPA firm ownership in this podcast episode with transcript.

January 19, 2023

How firms use stay interviews to boost retention

Asking employees the right questions can give organizations what they need to know to hold onto staff. Learn how, when, and why to gather this valuable feedback.

January 4, 2023

2024 CPA Exam Blueprints released

Updates to the CPA Exam Blueprints introduce flexibility and reflect the changing role and demands of today’s CPAs. Three sections of the Exam will cover Core competency skills, and the candidate can select a Discipline for the fourth section.

January 1, 2023

Build your skills for a career in ESG

In the emerging ESG field, almost everyone is still adapting and learning. Several professionals explain how they made the transition into this key, fast-growing practice area.

November 17, 2022

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.

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AI risks CPAs should know

Are you ready for the AI revolution in accounting? This JofA Technology Q&A article explores the top risks CPAs face—from hallucinations to deepfakes—and ways to mitigate them.