Career Development

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November 18, 2021

Career advice and RPA tips from CPA leaders

One CPA leader shares more on being a lifelong learner and the advice she gives to up-and-coming accountants; another leader explains some of the opportunities that firms have to automate certain processes and begin to offer more advisory services.

November 15, 2021

Get more comfortable giving negative feedback

Specific examples let staff know what changes they need to make.

November 10, 2021

A bright future ahead for young CPAs

AICPA leaders highlight the profession’s opportunities for CPAs from diverse backgrounds.

November 4, 2021

Lessons in career and business development during times of disruption

Forensic accounting and valuation professionals offer advice on how to leverage career and business development at a time of uncertainty.

November 2, 2021

Say ‘yes’ to saying ‘no’

Turning down requests isn’t easy, but it’s necessary for protecting your time.

November 1, 2021

Maxene Bardwell, CPA/CITP

Good leaders are open to ideas and understand that they don’t always have all the answers, according to Maxene Bardwell, CPA/CITP.

October 14, 2021

A CPA leader’s approach to changing check-the-box training

A CPA leader, the subject of the October Last Word feature, shares her interest in the Harry Potter book series and why she sought better training for staff at a government agency.

October 11, 2021

The right way to leave your job

This article offers tips for leaving your current job in a poised, professional, and polite manner.

October 4, 2021

Use online resources to develop soft skills

In the world of online-based learning tools, it’s easier than ever for CPAs to improve their soft skills without leaving home.

October 1, 2021

Stephanie C. Palmertree, CPA, CGMA

Stephanie C. Palmertree, CPA, CGMA, explains how the Mississippi Office of the State Auditor overhauled its CPE system by training its own staff to teach.

September 21, 2021

Places and job candidates don’t always match in government finance

Remote work grows in popularity for these public-sector finance jobs.

September 16, 2021

Ethics exposure drafts explained; the makings of a good cover letter

The director of the AICPA’s Professional Ethics Division explains the focus of three upcoming ethics exposure drafts and how the comment process has gotten easier.

September 7, 2021

How to write cover letters that stand out

A well-written cover letter can be the difference between winning or losing a job opportunity.

August 23, 2021

How to develop a growth mindset

In today’s competitive global field, those who want to grow and move into leadership roles must demonstrate they’re willing to push themselves beyond their comfort zone to learn and try new things.

August 1, 2021

Award recognizes outstanding performance on CPA Exam

Eighty-nine CPA candidates received the 2020 Elijah Watt Sells Award for outstanding performance on the CPA Exam.

July 29, 2021

Lessons in building the accounting pipeline from ENGAGE 2021

Three leaders in the accounting profession share how the profession should think about future-proofing itself and growing its pipeline of candidates.

July 26, 2021

Learning from Black CPA career role models

A century after John W. Cromwell Jr. became the nation’s first Black CPA, Black role models continue to open doors in the profession.

July 26, 2021

Language that makes your LinkedIn profile pop

Career experts discuss five ways to demonstrate your personal brand on LinkedIn and make your profile stand out.

July 12, 2021

5 leadership books accountants should read right now

We asked several CPAs what leadership books they’re reading right now to help them navigate the changing landscape.

June 15, 2021

AICPA, NASBA launch CPA Evolution Model Curriculum

The AICPA and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) have launched the CPA Evolution Model Curriculum (CPAEMC), a recommended blueprint for an accounting program designed to help educators prepare graduates for the changing demands of the CPA profession.