Communication skills

TOPICS / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

January 16, 2018

Delegating like a boss

This column explains how you can delegate to free up time for more essential work and give others the chance to develop.

December 12, 2017

How to become a more creative thinker

We tend to think of creativity as a trait—as something you intrinsically possess or lack, but it’s actually a skill.

December 12, 2017

How to make a great first impression

People tend to lean heavily on their first impressions to assess and judge others.

December 4, 2017

3 common writing errors that can undercut your professionalism

This article offers tips on avoiding the mistakes that could muddle your written messages.

December 1, 2017

Young CPAs cultivate leadership skills

Thirty-eight young CPAs participated in the 2017 AICPA Leadership Academy.

November 27, 2017

7 TED talks for accountants

Several accountants highlight their favorite TED talks and describe how these talks have influenced them professionally and personally.

November 27, 2017

Basic Excel time-saving tips

This column offers tips on features, shortcuts, and tools that can save time, improve the integrity of workbooks, and simplify data analysis.

November 21, 2017

How to break free from perfectionism

Learn some ways to curb perfectionism while keeping your standards high.

November 21, 2017

5 tips for lifelong learning

Experts say to read, listen, watch, engage, adapt, practice, and retain.

November 20, 2017

Job seeker beware: Signs you may not want that job

Sometimes, red flags crop up during the interview process that should signal you to proceed with caution before accepting a job offer.

November 3, 2017

Test your knowledge of unconscious bias

Many professionals, without realizing it, make “unconscious” choices regarding those who are different in terms of race, gender, geographic origin, college education, and other factors.

November 1, 2017

Managing sideways

Effective managers need to influence their peers, not just the people above and below them.

October 30, 2017

6 mistakes to avoid with women’s initiatives programs

This column offers tips to help firms hang on to talented professionals and reap the benefits of their investment in women’s initiatives.

October 23, 2017

3 daily questions to help accountants make a difference

John O’Leary, a recovered burn victim who spoke at the AICPA fall Council meeting, said three simple questions can help accountants develop the attitude and strategy they need to succeed.

October 23, 2017

Tips for a great mentoring relationship

AICPA Online Mentoring Program participants offer advice to help firms and professionals get the most value out of any mentoring effort.

October 17, 2017

Email mistakes that could derail your career

Email may be easy to use, but that also means it’s easy to mess up. Here are some email errors to steer clear of—and best practices to employ.

October 17, 2017

How to make better decisions

Leadership experts and experienced CPAs offer these tips for making better decisions.

October 1, 2017

How to deliver a powerful financial presentation

Presenting essential data without confusing or overwhelming your audience can be tricky. Get expert advice on crafting a presentation that informs and empowers your audience.

September 25, 2017

How to make a professional apology

CPAs and business-etiquette experts offer tips on apologizing.

September 7, 2017

Engage your listeners through financial storytelling

CPAs sometimes struggle to hold their audiences’ interest when presenting financial data. Peter Margaritis, CPA, tells CPAs how to use storytelling to make their presentations more compelling.

FROM THIS MONTH'S ISSUE

How to replace running totals in Excel

Accountants routinely copy down formulas in Excel to track cumulative balances, such as cash flow and retained earnings, but there is a better way. This JofA Technology Q&A article shows the way with step-by-step instructions and a video walkthrough.