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June 9, 2022

How to build your ‘performance currency’ and how to avoid the ‘Dirty Dozen’

An ENGAGE keynote speaker shares career advice for those looking to move up in their organization or move to a new one in this podcast episode with transcript. Also, learn more about the IRS’s annual list of “Dirty Dozen” tax scams.

June 6, 2022

Duke’s Coach K shares stories of leadership and change at ENGAGE 2022

The coach who led teams to five collegiate championships and three Olympic gold medals explains an early interest in accounting and what he learned from Michael Jordan.

June 6, 2022

6 overused phrases — and smart ways to replace them

Consider how you can freshen up threadbare language to make your point.

May 26, 2022

How the path to partner has widened for women, minorities

Diversity and inclusion is rising in CPA firm partner ranks and new accounting graduate hires, according to AICPA research.

May 26, 2022

‘You can’t transform without missteps’: A CPA leader’s career advice

A CPA leader discusses fear, CPAs’ comfort zones, and the “some kind of awesome” she experienced when giving public speaking a try in this podcast episode with transcript.

May 19, 2022

Resources to get you ready for your next conference

Simple tasks like downloading the conference app, choosing the sessions you want to attend, reviewing the attendee list to locate colleagues, and becoming familiar with vendors in the expo hall will help you get the most out of the event.

May 17, 2022

Boldly stepping into the future

AICPA Chair Anoop Natwar Mehta will focus on diversity, trust, and growing the pipeline.

May 10, 2022

How to be a trailblazer for women in the profession

Anna Mok, CPA, shares advice for women in accounting, in preparation for the panel session “AmplifiHER: Inspirational Women Breaking Ceilings and Stereotypes in the Profession” at the upcoming AICPA & CIMA ENGAGE conference.

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.

April 21, 2022

Avoid these 7 delegation mistakes

A career coach and speaker at AICPA & CIMA ENGAGE 22 offers advice to leaders on handing off tasks.

April 5, 2022

Co-creating the future of finance: A leadership group’s quest

A group of executives from large companies wants to work together on the quest to transform finance into more of a value partner.

March 22, 2022

Accounting firm professionals name their favorite TED talks

Seven CPAs describe their favorite TED talks and why they find them inspiring.

March 22, 2022

Finding ‘untapped’ talent pools of CPAs

Now may be the time to rethink hiring strategies and cast a wider net for talent acquisition.

March 17, 2022

A positive attitude starts with math

Attitude is the foundation of our behaviors, according to drummer and speaker Mark Schulman. It’s also the key to fostering a creative and supportive workplace culture, and to becoming a stronger leader.

March 8, 2022

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.

January 10, 2022

The CPA profession’s ‘really interesting inflection point’

A recent Digital CPA keynote speaker discusses the profession’s “really interesting inflection point” and shares lessons from innovation leaders from around the world.

December 14, 2021

CPA leader takeaways: Listening, self-awareness, flipping the pyramid

Four CPAs reflect on lessons learned from a recent summit and point out areas of focus relevant to the finance function of the future.

October 14, 2021

A CPA leader’s approach to changing check-the-box training

A CPA leader, the subject of the October Last Word feature, shares her interest in the Harry Potter book series and why she sought better training for staff at a government agency.

October 1, 2021

Stephanie C. Palmertree, CPA, CGMA

Stephanie C. Palmertree, CPA, CGMA, explains how the Mississippi Office of the State Auditor overhauled its CPE system by training its own staff to teach.

September 23, 2021

Prioritization tips, sticky-note strategy, and The Princess Bride

Marie Brilmyer, CPA, shares advice on prioritization, how she uses sticky notes to stay organized, and her sleeper pick for a top line from one of her favorite movies.

FROM THIS MONTH'S ISSUE

Flip out with the latest Tech Q&A

The September Technology Q&A column shows how to create dynamic to-do lists with Excel's checkboxes and also how to set up multifactor authentication texts that don't rely on phones. Flip through both items and view a video walkthrough in our digital format.