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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.

May 4, 2023

Learning to be a leader: Grab a mirror and a book

A CPA firm leader-turned-company president discusses what he knew and what he wished he had known before a career switch, the importance of emotional intelligence, and why “base hits” are sometimes not the right approach to performance management.

April 27, 2023

Accounting student masters second chance at life

Terrell Williams, paralyzed from the waist down after being shot six years ago, is taking steps to become a CPA. He retells the story of that day and explains why purpose is now part of his pursuit in this podcast episode with transcript.

April 14, 2023

Nothing left to chance: The life of a lottery auditor

Auditors are accustomed to working with numbers and moving targets, but a select few work with numbers on bouncing balls.

April 13, 2023

Prestige and value: A CPA career coach’s view on education requirements

A CPA who advises candidates on CPA Exam preparation and their careers shares her story and reasons she thinks the 150-hour educational requirement is important.

April 6, 2023

‘Status quo is the riskiest option’: One leader’s proven approach

Joey Havens, CPA, a partner at a major firm, explains how to build enduring culture and why professionals should have an anticipatory mindset in this podcast episode with transcript.

April 5, 2023

Trust and consequences: Leaders who don’t listen pay a price

Business executives aren’t aware of many trust-damaging events that result in the loss of employees and consumers, according to a PwC survey. A proper response to these blind spots could pay dividends.

April 3, 2023

How universities are working to boost the CPA pipeline

Two universities found approaches to attract more students to accounting programs and encourage them to pursue CPA licensure.

March 30, 2023

How remote work affected early-career auditors

A new study delves into both the negative impacts and upsides of remote working on the learning and professional development of early-career auditors.

March 23, 2023

Managing vs. leading: Why that distinction matters in the modern workplace

A keynote speaker at the upcoming AICPA & CIMA CFO Conference recounts the reaction he first got from his boss to a TEDx talk about managing people that has since gone viral.

March 16, 2023

Cultivating tech talent: A CPA firm leader’s elementary approach

The CEO of a top 100 CPA firm shares more about her unconventional journey to becoming a CPA and why she seeks out unconventional talent in this podcast episode with transcript.

March 9, 2023

Inflation, talent, labor costs: 3 challenges amid slightly rising optimism

Most respondents in a quarterly survey are worried about inflation. But there’s a bit of a thaw in pessimism since the fourth quarter of last year. Learn more in this podcast episode with transcript.

March 1, 2023

Kapil Mehta, CPA, CGMA

Kapil Mehta, CPA, CGMA, is CFO and COO at Allied Digital Services LLC in Torrance, Calif.

February 23, 2023

Vroom, or doom and gloom? Thoughts on succeeding amidst uncertainty

Consultant Pascal Finette rejoins the JofA podcast to discuss the importance of “lifting your gaze” and answering the question “What can I create?”

February 16, 2023

Culture you can feel: Advice for making it an accelerator, not a constraint

A workforce transformation expert explains why it’s encouraging to her that CFOs are focusing more on people issues in this podcast episode with transcript.