Sullivan currently serves as chair of the Financial Accounting Standards Advisory Council and served as an audit leader during a long career with Deloitte.
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Ellison-Taylor, Dodaro receive AICPA’s highest honors
A pioneering former AICPA chair and the former head of the U.S. Government Accountability Office were honored as Gold Medal award recipients at Council.
Tweak the message, prep for pushback, succeed in the boardroom
Former Starbucks finance executive Tiffany Willis shares leadership lessons on being challenged by other leaders, the value of “the meeting before the meeting,” and her focus on being authentic.
AICPA members to vote on two proposed bylaw amendments this fall
Voting will open later this fall on amendments addressing AICPA volunteer term dates and AICPA membership eligibility requirements.
Build trust with a stewardship mindset
A finance leader shares what it means to be accountable and why he believes stewardship is the core purpose of the CFO role.
A new top 5 firm: Grant Thornton acquiring fellow top 10 firm CBIZ
The deal, which includes an investment by private-equity company New Mountain Capital, will create a footprint featuring 34,000-plus employees in more than 20 countries and territories.
5 state CPA societies merge
The CPA organizations of Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont have approved a merger to form the New England Society of CPAs.
The surprising way one CFO grows her network and her knowledge
The latest episode of the JofA podcast looks ahead to key themes from upcoming conference sessions, with a particular focus on the evolving role of the CFO. A finance leader who hosts her own podcast explained how starting that show has served as a business card and enabled her to make new connections. Listen to the episode or read the Q&A.
Accelerating accounting outreach, a CPA leader’s campus return
A nationwide initiative connecting CPAs with students is this month. In this episode, the guests share how outreach efforts can make a difference and offer resources for other accountants to get involved.
AICPA honors service and professional contributions in tax
Arthur Auerbach, an AICPA volunteer for 23 years, and Cory Perry, the chair of the AICPA’s Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development Task Force, received the tax profession’s highest honors.
Introducing the AICPA and CIMA Global Women to Watch program
Thirty women have been recognized as emerging and experienced leaders in the profession.
Car talk: M&A, AI and EVs changing the dealership landscape
Two speakers with vast industry knowledge preview their session at the AICPA Dealership Conference. Listen to the episode or read the Q&A.
Summing up economic sentiment and concerns about inflation and tariffs
What’s the latest sentiment about the domestic and global economy? And how are CPA executives handling the effects of tariffs? Find out in this podcast episode about a new quarterly survey.
Take a bold leap instead of a tentative step
A profession leader discusses remote work, AI’s role in accounting, and how journaling and summer breaks help her stay grounded. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A.
Loving your work, leaving work behind, and returning refreshed
A profession leader explains why it’s sometimes hard for her to unplug from work. She also breaks down the meaning she finds in the quote, “Your direction is more important than your speed.” Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A.
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.
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.
The expected salary range for middle-market CFOs
CFOs at middle-market companies can expect a base salary of at least $350,000 a year, according to one recent survey that addressed compensation and career paths.
Seek first to understand: How a finance leader manages global teams
A finance leader with experience leading global teams stresses the importance of listening and understanding. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A.
What leaders need to know about a growing group of employees
As Gen Zs and Millennials begin to become a bigger majority in the workforce, a new survey provides insights into what motivates them to switch jobs and what motivates them to stay.
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