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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.

November 16, 2022

The Great Rebalance? Employees aren’t the only ones seeking the perfect match

Employers and employees alike are looking for sustained success in the workforce — no easy task but one that is achievable, even in tough economic times.

November 1, 2022

Benefits of public sector accounting careers

Accounting professionals who want to contribute to society and social justice could consider jobs in government, which can also offer career and personal benefits.

November 1, 2022

Andrew Hunzicker, CPA

Andrew Hunzicker, CPA, is founder and CEO of Dope CFO in Bend, Ore.

October 26, 2022

Talent trends: Offering hybrid work model is only the start

Most CFOs expect to offer a hybrid work model for the foreseeable future, a decision that may help with talent acquisition but that could create new obstacles related to talent retention.

October 20, 2022

IRS annual inflation adjustments, negotiating a job offer, and a quiz

This quick-hitting episode covers recent news of interest, including IRS and Social Security Administration annual announcements, why the AICPA is requesting guidance from the IRS and Treasury, and advice for negotiating after you’ve received a job offer.

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.