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February 1, 2023

From numbers to narrative: How CPAs can tell stories with data

Become a better adviser to colleagues and clients by strengthening your data storytelling skills.

February 1, 2023

Tanner Johnson, CPA, CGMA

Tanner Johnson, CPA, CGMA, is vice president of global finance operations at Nike, working out of its Beaverton, Ore., office.

January 26, 2023

Innovative CPA firm leader: ‘We never had a fear of trying’

The co-founder of a leading CPA firm explains why Monday is his favorite day of the week, how his firm got out of the “rat race” of hourly billing, and how it has adapted after a merger in this podcast episode with transcript.

January 24, 2023

Switch hitter: How a baseball standout became a CPA

Felipe Crespo reached the pinnacle as a baseball player, and now he’s reaching new heights with his accounting firm in Puerto Rico.

January 19, 2023

Struggling actor to CPA firm owner: One leader’s unlikely path

The chair of the PCPS Executive Committee shares more about her nontraditional path to CPA firm ownership in this podcast episode with transcript.

January 19, 2023

How firms use stay interviews to boost retention

Asking employees the right questions can give organizations what they need to know to hold onto staff. Learn how, when, and why to gather this valuable feedback.

January 10, 2023

‘The apprenticeship guy’: CFO embraces program to bridge talent gap

A bank CFO shares why he became an early adopter of a new apprenticeship program, how it’s helping with his organization’s talent issues, and why peers now call him “the apprenticeship guy.”

January 5, 2023

Hopes for 2023: Addressing change fatigue, making creative connections

A leader in the accounting profession shares hopes for the new year, discusses what’s next for remote work, and explains why change fatigue should be addressed.

January 4, 2023

2024 CPA Exam Blueprints released

Updates to the CPA Exam Blueprints introduce flexibility and reflect the changing role and demands of today’s CPAs. Three sections of the Exam will cover Core competency skills, and the candidate can select a Discipline for the fourth section.

January 1, 2023

Tayiika M. Dennis, CPA

Tayiika M. Dennis, CPA, is a principal at CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP), working out of its Century City, Los Angeles, location, and chair of the California Society of Certified Public Accountants.

January 1, 2023

Build your skills for a career in ESG

In the emerging ESG field, almost everyone is still adapting and learning. Several professionals explain how they made the transition into this key, fast-growing practice area.

December 21, 2022

Future of Finance takeaways: Hopes for the workforce in 2023

A keynote speaker at two recent AICPA & CIMA conferences shares her talent development-related hopes for 2023 in this podcast episode with transcript.

December 19, 2022

Quiet your inner critic

Here are ways to control that judgmental voice in your head that makes you question your abilities and achievements.

December 1, 2022

The trends that will affect CPAs in 2023

Talent, technology, and ESG remain top concerns against a backdrop of economic pessimism.

December 1, 2022

50 years of ALPFA: How Latino CPAs found strength in numbers

The Association of Latino Professionals for America is a vehicle for social change and a networking forum for Latino students, professionals, and businesses.

December 1, 2022

Ashley Fogle, CPA

Ashley Fogle, CPA, is a senior tax manager at HoganTaylor and co-owner of Ride OKC in Oklahoma City.

November 30, 2022

SEC accepting Professional Accounting Fellow applications

The SEC’s Office of the Chief Accountant is accepting applications for Professional Accounting Fellow positions that will begin in the summer of 2023.

November 29, 2022

How to make busy season fun (yes, fun)

Heed the advice of one CPA who found a better way to deal with the stress of busy season. Listen to the podcast or read the transcript.

November 22, 2022

Remembering an enthusiastic CPA who challenged the status quo

Anyone who heard the late Steve Player address a room will forever remember his booming voice and his passion for driving the accounting profession forward.

November 17, 2022

Unearthing talent: Embracing the ‘era of professional apprentices’

An AICPA executive shares more about the first three companies signed up for a new apprenticeship program and explains more about three apprentice paths.

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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.