Change Management

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January 22, 2026

Accountability the ‘No. 1 thing’ and other reflections from Bill Reeb

Former AICPA Chair Bill Reeb, CPA/CITP, CGMA, shares how he was drawn to becoming a CPA, along with advice on change management and succession planning. Reeb explains how momentum, the ability to face fear, and the prioritization of long‑term vision over short-term efficiency can shape effective leadership.

January 15, 2026

Tom Hood on AI, hybrid work, and other 2026 themes shaping accounting

An AICPA executive explains how finance professionals can adapt to change in an AI-driven world and details the thinking behind the Rise2040 project. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A.

July 24, 2025

Summer surfing reminders to avoid a transformation wipeout

A leader and LinkedIn influencer takes a few minutes to explain a favorite mantra, detail his summer activities, and offer advice on keeping social media conversational and authentic. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A with Tom Hood.

June 26, 2025

Change for the better: How your attitude can make all the difference

A leadership development consultant and conference keynote speaker explains what we can and can’t control in the midst of volatility and the importance of recognizing that different people deal with change in different ways. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A.

December 1, 2024

Leading change in accounting: A step-by-step guide

Adjust your mindset, skill set, and habits to transform your leadership approach and help the profession evolve.

September 12, 2024

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.

June 20, 2024

Parting thought from ENGAGE: Don’t let tech changes overwhelm you

A tech-focused CPA explains why he prioritizes attending ENGAGE and discusses how roles are being changed rapidly by emerging technology. Listen to the episode or read the Q&A.

January 5, 2023

Hopes for 2023: Addressing change fatigue, making creative connections

A leader in the accounting profession shares hopes for the new year, discusses what’s next for remote work, and explains why change fatigue should be addressed.

May 12, 2022

A finance transformation case study, plus a news roundup

Two consulting company leaders explain the ins and outs of finance transformation and what they learned from a recent client example. Also, get caught up on news related to several CPA-centric topics.

April 21, 2022

The invaluable sounding board: Learning from other CFOs

A CFO shares insights on the value of idea sharing and why such sharing can be comforting and discomforting at the same time.

February 1, 2022

The 3 components of burnout, and why they are heightened now

Author Britt Andreatta, Ph.D., explains why change is difficult and why now is the time for leaders to spend even more time focusing on employee well-being.

January 20, 2022

Grow yourself, others, and the business: Q&A with a Nike leader

Patience and tenacity are two of the traits Tanner Johnson, CPA, CGMA, values in his journey to becoming a finance executive at Nike. Hear or read more in this podcast episode with transcript.

January 13, 2022

The difference between managing change and change management

A CPA leader and Digital CPA presenter spells out key questions that should be asked in change initiatives in this podcast with transcript.

May 20, 2021

Advice for building trust when everything’s changing

Examples from finance professionals show how they’ve found a way to lead amidst major change.

May 3, 2021

6 steps to transitions for public-sector finance professionals

This article discusses how those in public-sector finance can address the challenges of transition, continue to make valuable workplace contributions, and come out shining on the other side.

April 29, 2021

Leading and managing amid disruptive demographics

Paying attention to demographic trends can help organizational leaders make wise, forward-looking decisions. Those who ignore these statistics risk being left behind.

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