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January 31, 2024

Finance leaders have trust issues with their data

Almost 40% of CFOs in a global survey do not completely trust the accuracy of their organization’s financial data, and trust is even lower for finance leaders who are closer to the numbers.

January 25, 2024

What top accounting academics suggest to attract talent

With enrollment in accounting programs on the decline, three academic leaders offer suggestions for improvement.

January 24, 2024

From CFO to CEO: An increasingly popular path

The percentage of open CEO seats filled by CFOs at large companies rose to a record level in 2023, as did the percentage of women and racially and ethnically diverse leaders.

January 18, 2024

The importance of targeting talent early, enthusiastically

A profession leader working on solutions to strengthen the accounting talent pool explains why she’s passionate about the pipeline and the importance of working together in this Q&A.

January 11, 2024

For all future bosses: A leader’s take on in-office work, AI, and more

Kimberly Ellison-Taylor explains why she’s energized by recent conference interactions and offers advice for those with leadership aspirations in this podcast episode with transcript.

January 9, 2024

Accountants after dark: Evening work is common, research finds

More than one-third of month-end closing tasks were completed after 7 p.m., according to a software company’s review of its users’ habits.

January 8, 2024

CPAs at a crossroads: Real approaches to artificial intelligence

A former firm partner with expertise in ChatGPT and other AI tools shares why CPAs can’t afford to sit on the sideline and shares how to be responsive to your clients, your team at work, or both.

December 21, 2023

A Robert Half executive on the 2024 hiring outlook

What’s the outlook for finance and accounting hiring in the new year, and what role could the rapid rise of generative AI play? A placement expert explores those topics in this podcast episode with transcript.

December 19, 2023

Power of the peer group: Riding the wave of finance transformation

Building a community to share ideas and navigate uncertainty together is one aspect of the success of the Future of Finance Summit. Leaders and attendees explain more in this podcast episode with transcript.

December 14, 2023

AICPA issues guidance on potential mobility changes

As states propose changes to CPA licensure requirements, the AICPA is providing crucial mobility guidance for CPAs and firms. Read the overview to understand the issue and review the checklist to see how to continue to practice successfully and remain in compliance should changes take effect.

December 14, 2023

Podcast part 1: Melancon on news and trends affecting CPAs

The CEO of AICPA & CIMA discusses a potential IRS shutdown, why legislation will have an “extraterritorial effect” on reporting of ESG metrics, and why CPA licensure should be followed closely.

December 5, 2023

Apprenticeship program tops 100 participants in inaugural year

Seventeen employers in 15 industries are taking advantage of the talent acquisition opportunities offered by the Registered Apprenticeship for Finance Business Partners.

December 1, 2023

5 steps for evaluating whether to become a partner

Three CPAs, two of whom recently made partner and another on the partner track, describe their process for making a career-defining decision.

November 9, 2023

In an online meeting, where do you direct your eyes?

A tech-focused CPA shares advice for eye contact and sound quality in virtual meetings. Read the transcript or listen to the podcast episode.

November 8, 2023

Meeting Luca at the Louvre

On a summer trip to Paris, a college lecturer was waiting in line to see the Mona Lisa when a painting in the distance caught her eye. When she went for a closer look, she made a discovery rich in accounting history. She tells her tale in this article for the AICPA & CIMA’s Academic Update newsletter.

November 6, 2023

Big companies have big hopes for 2024

About two-thirds of US large-company CEOs believe 2024 will bring better financial fortunes for their organizations, according to a survey.

October 26, 2023

Better business: How to invest in staff and keep staff invested

Learn the latest information on an AICPA apprenticeship program as it approaches an anniversary and gain insight into a December gathering of finance executives from large companies. Listen to the podcast or read the transcript.

October 25, 2023

Joshua Lance: Remembering a bright light lost

The 40-year-old founder of a virtual CPA firm, who passed away Saturday, made a real difference in the accounting profession and in the lives of those he touched.

October 20, 2023

Budgets for salary increases rise at historic rates

The average salary increase budget among U.S. companies polled in a long-running annual survey rose 4.4%, the greatest increase observed by The Conference Board since 2001.

October 12, 2023

An unorthodox path to CPA success

A CPA firm owner and mother of five shares the details of her success story in this podcast episode with transcript.

FROM THIS MONTH'S ISSUE

4 ways solo practitioners can stand out

Five years ago, a grieving Angel Zhen started his own CPA firm with no clients and no revenue. Today, he has 300 clients, $600,000 in revenue and 12 weeks of annual vacation. In this JofA article, he shares how he set up his firm and how you could do the same.