Calling member feedback “really important,” Mark Koziel aims to build community within the AICPA and CIMA membership bodies.
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Melancon named to Accounting Hall of Fame
Barry Melancon, who retired as CEO of AICPA & CIMA in December, will be one of four inductees into the Accounting Hall of Fame in August.
Using podcasting to attract accounting talent
Two Boise State University accounting professors created a podcast series to attract new talent by taking students on professional journeys.
How CPAs can bring order to a disorderly world
A tech-savvy vision will help accountants use their skills to generate data, analyze problems, and instill order that begets trust.
New AICPA chair: ‘We need to promote the cool work we do’
Family influence, personal drive, and a commitment to excellence distinguish AICPA Chair Carla McCall’s professional accomplishments and her vision to empower future generations of accountants.
Q&A: Melancon warns of threats to CPA licensure
The CEO of AICPA & CIMA also addresses AI, private-equity investments in firms, and business model transformation.
What top accounting academics suggest to attract talent
With enrollment in accounting programs on the decline, three academic leaders offer suggestions for improvement.
How students view the accounting profession
A survey finds that students form perceptions of the accounting profession early — even before they enter college.
Tayiika M. Dennis, CPA
Tayiika M. Dennis, CPA, is a principal at CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP), working out of its Century City, Los Angeles, location, and chair of the California Society of Certified Public Accountants.
The trends that will affect CPAs in 2023
Talent, technology, and ESG remain top concerns against a backdrop of economic pessimism.
What everyone can do to strengthen the next generation of CPAs
Firms, faculty, and CPAs all play crucial roles in promoting the profession to young people. Here are ways you can bolster the pipeline.
A suitably summer story: One CPA’s travel quest
A Vermont CPA explains his family’s accounting lineage, why he’s so intent on listening, and how he’s progressing on several travel quests in this podcast episode with transcript.
How to make sure your organization is empowering women
A pioneering CPA explains the meaning of her message “take your seat” and reflects on the gains women have made in leadership in this podcast episode to celebrate International Women’s Day.
Increase your influence at work
This article discusses ways to be proactive and show that you can see beyond your role and understand the bigger picture for your entire organization.
3 ways to defeat imposter syndrome — and build executive presence
Feelings of “intellectual fraud” could affect an estimated 70% of the U.S. population. For finance leaders, adopting a questioning style and making a specific plan can help.
Resilience lessons for women accountants
Fortitude, mentoring and lifelong learning can help women navigate their careers in the accounting profession, according to three women leaders who shared their stories.
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