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4 ways to ‘break the bias’ and support women in your organization
Asking questions is a first step towards addressing the problem of gender inequity, says Tracey Walker of RSM US, who will share her experiences at this year’s AICPA & CIMA Women’s Global Leadership Summit.
Master the one-on-one meeting
Follow this advice for successful meetings with your direct reports.
Why CPAs focused on the ‘core’ shouldn’t forget about exploring the ‘edge’
Hear an encore presentation of an entrepreneur and consultant’s thoughts on the CPA profession’s “really interesting inflection point” and his lessons from innovation leaders from around the world. The podcast also has a full transcript.
What new managers wish they’d known
CPAs offer advice to help leaders as they begin their management roles.
Tips for managing remote workers
CPAs suggest strategies for helping staff stay productive and connected wherever they are working.
From the archives: How purpose can play a bigger role in business
An author and Harvard Business School professor explains why companies should have a larger role in society than providing shareholder value in this podcast episode with transcript.
A conversation with new AICPA Chair Anoop Natwar Mehta
Get to know more about new AICPA Chair Anoop Natwar Mehta and his points of emphasis in this podcast episode with transcript.
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.
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.
6 overused phrases — and smart ways to replace them
Consider how you can freshen up threadbare language to make your point.
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.
‘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.
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.
Boldly stepping into the future
AICPA Chair Anoop Natwar Mehta will focus on diversity, trust, and growing the pipeline.
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.
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.
Avoid these 7 delegation mistakes
A career coach and speaker at AICPA & CIMA ENGAGE 22 offers advice to leaders on handing off tasks.
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.
Accounting firm professionals name their favorite TED talks
Seven CPAs describe their favorite TED talks and why they find them inspiring.
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