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August 3, 2023

How one small firm drastically cut its busy-season hours

Two CPA firm leaders share both their family journey and their firm’s journey to a streamlined work environment, including advice on how to shed unwanted clients, in this podcast episode with transcript.

July 31, 2023

Accounting talent shortage is focus of new advisory group

The AICPA said the National Pipeline Advisory Group will “play a critical role in guiding” the conversation and making calls to action to address the slowdown in young people choosing accounting as a career.

July 27, 2023

Fraud, football, and a viral video: A midsummer compilation

This episode is a midsummer look back at insights from selected 2023 podcast guests, from a Super Bowl CFO to the AICPA vice chair

July 20, 2023

At the ripe old age of 21, he’s advising the IRS on change

Aidan Hunt was appointed at age 20 to the IRS Advisory Council, a panel that advises the IRS commissioner and recommends administrative and policy changes.

July 12, 2023

Update on the AICPA Pipeline Acceleration Plan

The AICPA continues to work on the Pipeline Acceleration Plan, a set of initiatives aimed at addressing root causes of the declining number of students becoming licensed CPAs.

July 7, 2023

Where do we go from here? Career advice for high performers

It’s great to hear your manager say, “Keep doing what you’re doing” – until that’s all you’re hearing. A profession leader explains why high performers sometimes struggle to get meaningful feedback in this podcast episode with transcript.

June 28, 2023

Mississippi youth passes CPA Exam – at age 15

Jimmy Chilimigras, headed to law school in August, is believed to be the youngest person to ever pass the CPA Exam.

June 22, 2023

CPAs and cannabis businesses – a 2023 update

Two CPAs whose firms and companies specialize in legal cannabis-related businesses share insights about the industry’s current regulatory landscape and preview the agenda for an August conference.

June 15, 2023

Advice to CFOs: Be agile and adaptable in the face of rapid change

A finance leader and speaker shares lessons for thriving amid economic uncertainty, along with the reasons he keeps coming back to AICPA & CIMA ENGAGE, in this podcast episode with transcript.

June 14, 2023

The importance of accounting program student trips

Program trips can reignite students’ excitement about the profession.

June 13, 2023

5 things to stop doing in your firm

Stop putting clients first? Stop making revenue the primary objective? Presenters at ENGAGE explain how these counterintuitive moves could help move your firm in the right direction.

June 12, 2023

How accountants can make a smooth career transition

This article discusses steps to take to increase your chances of success when you seek to switch careers.

June 5, 2023

ENGAGE 2023: How to make a workplace great for all

The CEO of Great Place to Work shares what goes into the organization’s annual top 100 list and how leaders can create a culture that’s good for everyone, including shareholders.

June 5, 2023

Future of Finance: Upskilling is crucial, but mindset is the crux

Finance leaders understand the importance of skill set, mindset, and tool set, but the order of operations matters more than you might think. An ENGAGE 2023 session illuminates insights from the Future of Finance project.

June 1, 2023

How a CPA saved a state millions in health care costs

Marilyn Bartlett, CPA, changed the conversation about health care policy when her penchant for numbers saved Montana’s state employee health plan millions without increasing member or employer contributions.

June 1, 2023

The new world of work: Tips for success as an accounting manager

As workplace expectations change, this advice can
help firms and their people create an environment
that attracts and retains employees.

June 1, 2023

‘Seizing the moment’ starts with giving back to the profession

The phrase “to live a life that matters” inspires incoming
AICPA Chair Okorie Ramsey every day.

June 1, 2023

How students view the accounting profession

A survey finds that students form perceptions of the accounting profession early — even before they enter college.

May 18, 2023

AICPA releases expanded plan for addressing CPA pipeline challenges

The plan seeks to address root causes of talent pipeline issues in a concerted effort to increase the number of students pursuing accounting degrees and CPA licensure.

May 17, 2023

Make performance reviews more effective

Reviews focused on career goals and needs can better enable employees to succeed.

FROM THIS MONTH'S ISSUE

How to replace running totals in Excel

Accountants routinely copy down formulas in Excel to track cumulative balances, such as cash flow and retained earnings, but there is a better way. This JofA Technology Q&A article shows the way with step-by-step instructions and a video walkthrough.