An accounting apprentice, laying the foundation for a future leadership role, explains how he’s advancing through the AICPA’s finance apprenticeship program in this podcast episode with transcript.
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The importance of targeting talent early, enthusiastically
A profession leader working on solutions to strengthen the accounting talent pool explains why she’s passionate about the pipeline and the importance of working together in this Q&A.
Apprenticeship program tops 100 participants in inaugural year
Seventeen employers in 15 industries are taking advantage of the talent acquisition opportunities offered by the Registered Apprenticeship for Finance Business Partners.
5 steps for evaluating whether to become a partner
Three CPAs, two of whom recently made partner and another on the partner track, describe their process for making a career-defining decision.
Better business: How to invest in staff and keep staff invested
Learn the latest information on an AICPA apprenticeship program as it approaches an anniversary and gain insight into a December gathering of finance executives from large companies. Listen to the podcast or read the transcript.
An unorthodox path to CPA success
A CPA firm owner and mother of five shares the details of her success story in this podcast episode with transcript.
How to close the talent gap without hiring
An expert in workplace dynamics shares simple strategies that can significantly increase the productivity of current employees while changing company culture for the better.
CPA engagement boosts student interest in Exam, public accounting
Practitioner participation in college capstone class teaches relevant workforce skills and increases desire to pursue licensure.
Accounting talent shortage is focus of new advisory group
The AICPA said the National Pipeline Advisory Group will “play a critical role in guiding” the conversation and making calls to action to address the slowdown in young people choosing accounting as a career.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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