Leadership

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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.

September 1, 2021

Marie Brilmyer, CPA

Successful leaders know how to listen and help others make the most of their abilities, according to Marie Brilmyer, CPA, a partner with Cohen & Company in Akron, Ohio.

August 23, 2021

How to develop a growth mindset

In today’s competitive global field, those who want to grow and move into leadership roles must demonstrate they’re willing to push themselves beyond their comfort zone to learn and try new things.

July 12, 2021

5 leadership books accountants should read right now

We asked several CPAs what leadership books they’re reading right now to help them navigate the changing landscape.

June 14, 2021

Delegation is the key to Sir Richard Branson’s success

Entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson, founder of Virgin Group, speaking at an exclusive online event prior to AICPA & CIMA ENGAGE 2021, gave listeners advice for hiring and managing the right people.

May 24, 2021

Helpful feedback: Give it. Receive it. Encourage it.

Providing and receiving professional critiques can be challenging. Operating with empathy and authenticity can help.

May 20, 2021

Advice for building trust when everything’s changing

Examples from finance professionals show how they’ve found a way to lead amidst major change.

May 10, 2021

3 ways to defeat imposter syndrome — and build executive presence

Feelings of “intellectual fraud” could affect an estimated 70% of the U.S. population. For finance leaders, adopting a questioning style and making a specific plan can help.

April 29, 2021

Tom Hood on leadership and adapting to a role stretch

The Association’s Tom Hood is one of the featured speakers at next week’s CFO Conference. He shares previews on his sessions, leadership lessons, and more in this quick interview.

April 29, 2021

Leading and managing amid disruptive demographics

Paying attention to demographic trends can help organizational leaders make wise, forward-looking decisions. Those who ignore these statistics risk being left behind.

April 15, 2021

Primers on creativity and mental toughness

Hear from two speakers at the upcoming AICPA & CIMA CFO Conference on fostering creativity and developing mental toughness.

April 5, 2021

Keys to striking an effective balance as a manager

This article offers tips on balancing empathetic leadership with critical business goals.

March 15, 2021

6 tips for mitigating and recovering from burnout

This article offers strategies for dealing with burnout at your accounting firm.

February 1, 2021

Award celebrates powerful women in accounting

Twenty-five leaders in the accounting profession received 2020 Most Powerful Women in Accounting Awards, which were created by CPA Practice Advisor and are administered jointly with the AICPA.

January 19, 2021

How one government auditor improved employee training

Stephanie Palmertree, winner of the 2020 state-level Outstanding CPA in Government Impact Award, discussed the tools and tactics she and her senior staff used to improve the state auditor’s CPE program.

January 14, 2021

Why investing in employees matters more than ever

A Robert Half executive explains the retention worries of senior managers and what employees expect from their organizations amid the pandemic.

January 1, 2021

4 ways to enable resilience

Sometimes the simplest values can help organizations succeed in troubling times.

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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.