Aaron Beam, the former CFO at HealthSouth, discusses his tenure at the company and offers advice for professionals about fraud in this podcast episode with transcript from a 2018 conversation.
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How the Great Resignation has affected the accounting profession
A CPA leader discusses the hiring and staffing trends that have affected the wider workforce as well as the accounting profession in this podcast episode with transcript.
A conversation with new AICPA Chair Anoop Natwar Mehta
Get to know more about new AICPA Chair Anoop Natwar Mehta and his points of emphasis in this podcast episode with transcript.
‘What of this should I bring back to my people?’: Highlights from ENGAGE
ENGAGE emcee Jill Schlesinger shares memorable moments and nuggets of knowledge that stuck with her from the event in Las Vegas in this podcast episode with transcript.
How to build your ‘performance currency’ and how to avoid the ‘Dirty Dozen’
An ENGAGE keynote speaker shares career advice for those looking to move up in their organization or move to a new one in this podcast episode with transcript. Also, learn more about the IRS’s annual list of “Dirty Dozen” tax scams.
Duke’s Coach K shares stories of leadership and change at ENGAGE 2022
The coach who led teams to five collegiate championships and three Olympic gold medals explains an early interest in accounting and what he learned from Michael Jordan.
6 overused phrases — and smart ways to replace them
Consider how you can freshen up threadbare language to make your point.
Is a career coach for you?
Many professionals are contemplating changing their employment situation right now. Working with a career coach can help you achieve clarity about what next steps you want to take.
Tim Keefe, CPA, CGMA
Tim Keefe, CPA, CGMA, is director of finance at Lund, a not-for-profit organization in Vermont serving children and families; founder of Philo Financial Consulting LLC; and board president of the Vermont Society of CPAs.
An interest in flight, a path to CFO: ‘All about determination’
A CFO shares career advice, looks back on challenges related to standards implementation and forecasting, and explains why he didn’t follow in his famous uncles’ footsteps in this podcast episode with transcript.
How the path to partner has widened for women, minorities
Diversity and inclusion is rising in CPA firm partner ranks and new accounting graduate hires, according to AICPA research.
‘You can’t transform without missteps’: A CPA leader’s career advice
A CPA leader discusses fear, CPAs’ comfort zones, and the “some kind of awesome” she experienced when giving public speaking a try in this podcast episode with transcript.
Burnout’s telltale signs and how leaders can better understand them
Burnout can feel like stepping on the accelerator but going nowhere. Hear more about how properly recognizing burnout can improve mental health in this podcast episode with transcript.
Resources to get you ready for your next conference
Simple tasks like downloading the conference app, choosing the sessions you want to attend, reviewing the attendee list to locate colleagues, and becoming familiar with vendors in the expo hall will help you get the most out of the event.
Boldly stepping into the future
AICPA Chair Anoop Natwar Mehta will focus on diversity, trust, and growing the pipeline.
A finance transformation case study, plus a news roundup
Two consulting company leaders explain the ins and outs of finance transformation and what they learned from a recent client example. Also, get caught up on news related to several CPA-centric topics.
How to be a trailblazer for women in the profession
Anna Mok, CPA, shares advice for women in accounting, in preparation for the panel session “AmplifiHER: Inspirational Women Breaking Ceilings and Stereotypes in the Profession” at the upcoming AICPA & CIMA ENGAGE conference.
NABA, CAQ announce partnership to grow accounting talent pipeline
The National Association of Black Accountants and the Center for Audit Quality are aiming to increase the diversity of talent coming into the accounting profession by working together to match community college students with mentors and tutors to help them progress to four-year accounting programs.
Mental health matters: How asking the right questions can help
A CPA explains how a tough time in her life helped make her more aware of the importance of mental health.
J’Maine Chubb, CPA, CGMA
J’Maine Chubb, CPA, CGMA, CFO of the Houston
Airport System, discusses achieving goals, knowing when to say no, weathering the pandemic, and more.
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