Communication skills

TOPICS / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

June 1, 2013

Cultivating leadership

Most CPAs promoted to leadership positions get there because of their technical skills and professional prowess. In many cases, however, the same CPAs have not been prepared to act as leaders. The following steps show what employers can do to cultivate leadership skills. Emphasize business acumen, curiosity, and strategic sensibility

June 1, 2013

The leadership cycle: How to effectively lead and develop talent

Richard Oliver, CPA, CGMA, is the president of familyowned THORLO Inc. in Statesville, N.C. He got his start in accounting with a fiber-optics company in Hickory, N.C., then went to work as an auditor for Deloitte. He returned to the fiber-optics field after three years, before he was recruited to

June 1, 2013

The leadership cycle: The parallel paths of career and firm success

Jennifer Wilson is a partner and cofounder of ConvergenceCoaching LLC, a nationally recognized leadership and marketing firm that provides coaching and consulting services to leaders. She is an experienced change agent who has worked in both the public accounting and business sectors and is a frequent speaker, writer, and blogger

May 6, 2013

CFOs most crave these 2 nonaccounting skills

General business knowledge and IT expertise are the nonaccounting skills CFOs in the United States are seeking most from finance and accounting job candidates, according to a new survey. One-third of 2,100 CFOs surveyed by specialized staffing service Accountemps said general business knowledge is the attribute or area of expertise

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AI risks CPAs should know

Are you ready for the AI revolution in accounting? This JofA Technology Q&A article explores the top risks CPAs face—from hallucinations to deepfakes—and ways to mitigate them.