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February 1, 2022

5 steps for conducting a personal skills audit

In order to grow in the right direction, you first have to figure out your starting point.

January 25, 2022

What one CPA calls ‘the best job in the world’

Find out why the subject of January’s Last Word feature enjoys her work, plus get a preview of the annual tax filing season quick guide in this podcast with transcript.

January 20, 2022

Grow yourself, others, and the business: Q&A with a Nike leader

Patience and tenacity are two of the traits Tanner Johnson, CPA, CGMA, values in his journey to becoming a finance executive at Nike. Hear or read more in this podcast episode with transcript.

January 13, 2022

The difference between managing change and change management

A CPA leader and Digital CPA presenter spells out key questions that should be asked in change initiatives in this podcast with transcript.

January 10, 2022

The CPA profession’s ‘really interesting inflection point’

A recent Digital CPA keynote speaker discusses the profession’s “really interesting inflection point” and shares lessons from innovation leaders from around the world.

January 1, 2022

Nancy Bagranoff, CPA, DBA

Finding a way to establish a connection is the key to communicating and collaborating with young people, according to Nancy Bagranoff, CPA, DBA.

January 1, 2022

Résumé and job interview tips for CPAs

Looking for a new job? Proper preparation makes a big difference in how you present yourself to potential employers.

December 16, 2021

A junior-high dream realized: One CPA leader’s career path

Hear from an accounting practice leader on what he learned from the movie The Shawshank Redemption, when he first knew he wanted to be an accountant, and why college students should begin building a networking base.

December 14, 2021

CPA leader takeaways: Listening, self-awareness, flipping the pyramid

Four CPAs reflect on lessons learned from a recent summit and point out areas of focus relevant to the finance function of the future.

December 13, 2021

4 strategies to look for a new job

Accounting and finance professionals are in demand. If you’re contemplating a job change, think about these approaches to your next step.

November 29, 2021

Commemorating 100 years of Black CPAs and looking forward

The Black CPA Centennial celebration highlighted the inspiring stories of Black CPAs who broke through barriers and paved a path for others to join the accounting profession. Against the backdrop of the commemoration, work continues to be needed to improve recruiting, retention, and advancement of Black CPAs.

November 22, 2021

6 tips for leaving your job gracefully

Experts offer ways you can do everything in your power to make your exit as strong as your entrance.

November 19, 2021

AICPA, NASBA publish revised CPA Evolution Model Curriculum

In response to feedback, the AICPA and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy on Friday updated the curriculum resource that was launched in June to help faculty align their programs with the new Core + Disciplines licensure model created by the CPA Evolution initiative.

November 19, 2021

FROM THIS MONTH'S ISSUE

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.