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October 14, 2022

How to negotiate a job offer

Follow these five tips to secure the best deal.

October 13, 2022

Roth IRAs vs. 529 plans, job candidate questions, and an IRS extension

Learn about Roth IRAs as a potential investment for children, questions to ask and avoid in job interviews, and recent news from the IRS and SEC in this podcast episode with transcript.

October 7, 2022

A pioneering CPA reflects on a 50-year journey

To celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, a CPA leader in Southern California who tirelessly built his firm and a Hispanic professional organization from the ground up reflects on his journey in this podcast episode with transcript.

October 3, 2022

Distinguish yourself: 10 questions to impress your interviewer

That upcoming job interview works two ways. When it’s your turn to interview the interviewer, distinguish yourself using these 10 questions suggested by career experts.

October 1, 2022

Dominic R. Ortiz, CPA, CGMA

Dominic R. Ortiz, CPA, CGMA, is CEO of the Potawatomi Hotel & Casino in Milwaukee and a member of the AICPA board of directors.

September 29, 2022

‘Own your narrative’ and other advice from a Starbucks executive

CPA leader Tiffany Willis shares some of her dreams and her career journey in this podcast episode with transcript. Also, get caught up on two IRS-related news items.

September 27, 2022

The importance of ‘boss moves’ when making your next career step

A leadership consultant explains more about what she means by “boss moves,” why women are hesitant to apply for some jobs, and why managers should focus more on how employees are doing than on what they are doing.

September 20, 2022

CPA email closings: Go pro or add a personal touch?

Accounting professionals discuss the importance of email as a communication tool and the need to think about how their emails — including the closings — reflect on their and their firms’ professionalism. They say the messages should also consider the nature of the relationship they have with the other person.

September 13, 2022

CAQ increases diversity efforts with new initiative

The CAQ announced a strategic education initiative intended to expose students to careers in accounting, attract greater diversity and representation within the profession, and address barriers to entry from underrepresented and underserved groups.

September 8, 2022

Why CFOs have confidence in the midst of difficult economic times

A Deloitte partner with a CFO focus explains the main obstacles facing large-company CFOs now and why one indicator points to optimism about the future. Listen to his thoughts or read the full transcript.

September 2, 2022

4 ways to ‘break the bias’ and support women in your organization

Asking questions is a first step towards addressing the problem of gender inequity, says Tracey Walker of RSM US, who will share her experiences at this year’s AICPA & CIMA Women’s Global Leadership Summit.

September 1, 2022

What everyone can do to strengthen the next generation of CPAs

Firms, faculty, and CPAs all play crucial roles in promoting the profession to young people. Here are ways you can bolster the pipeline.

September 1, 2022

Kimberly Kirkendall, CPA

Kimberly Kirkendall, CPA, is president of international
Resource Development Inc. in Cleveland.

August 18, 2022

Master the one-on-one meeting

Follow this advice for successful meetings with your direct reports.

August 16, 2022

Feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Advice to help ‘calm the storm’

Amber Setter, a former accountant and an International Coaching Federation-accredited professional certified coach, talks about signs someone may need to consider speaking with a professional about their mental health and what you can do if you notice these signs in someone else.

August 9, 2022

Advice for avoiding the data waterfall in presentations

An accounting professor and author with a background in corporate America shares considerations and key questions when it comes to parsing and presenting data.

August 9, 2022

How to follow up after a job interview

Here’s what today’s hiring personnel expect.

August 4, 2022

Why CPAs focused on the ‘core’ shouldn’t forget about exploring the ‘edge’

Hear an encore presentation of an entrepreneur and consultant’s thoughts on the CPA profession’s “really interesting inflection point” and his lessons from innovation leaders from around the world. The podcast also has a full transcript.

August 1, 2022

Making the partnership decision

Ask yourself — and your firm’s leaders — these essential questions.

August 1, 2022

Susan M. Tillery, CPA/PFS

Susan M. Tillery, CPA/PFS, is president and co-founder of Paraklete Financial Inc. and co-owner of Financial Planning Advocate LLC, both in Kennesaw, Ga.

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.