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November 1, 2021

Building DEI for the future profession

Both accomplished leaders and young professionals are among the many people working to advance the accounting profession’s diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts for the future. Read insights and experiences from DEI leaders as well as some 40 Under 40 Black CPA Award winners on how to expand Black CPA representation in the profession.

November 1, 2021

Maxene Bardwell, CPA/CITP

Good leaders are open to ideas and understand that they don’t always have all the answers, according to Maxene Bardwell, CPA/CITP.

November 1, 2021

How CPAs and employers can support mental health

The pandemic has exacerbated struggles with anxiety and depression that require colleagues and management to respond with empathy and care.

October 25, 2021

Power naps from home: Are Zzzzs on the clock OK?

Here are some ways to squeeze in a refreshing catnap without risking your boss’s ire.

October 20, 2021

How CPAs can rise above a polarized political climate

A severely polarized political climate doesn’t have to stop CPAs from achieving their ambitions. Instead, a little empathy can go a long way, according to AICPA governing Council guest speaker Amy Walter, publisher and editor-in-chief of The Cook Political Report.

October 18, 2021

4 tips for telling your boss you don’t want to return to the office

To ensure that discussion goes as smoothly as possible, aim to tailor your approach to your manager, focus on the positive, and remain open to creative compromise.

October 14, 2021

A CPA leader’s approach to changing check-the-box training

A CPA leader, the subject of the October Last Word feature, shares her interest in the Harry Potter book series and why she sought better training for staff at a government agency.

October 12, 2021

The abilities employers seek from accounting graduates

Today’s accounting graduates are tasked with learning new technologies at a more rapid pace, dealing with larger datasets, and solving more complex problems earlier on in their careers than their predecessors did.

October 11, 2021

The right way to leave your job

This article offers tips for leaving your current job in a poised, professional, and polite manner.

October 4, 2021

Use online resources to develop soft skills

In the world of online-based learning tools, it’s easier than ever for CPAs to improve their soft skills without leaving home.

October 1, 2021

Stephanie C. Palmertree, CPA, CGMA

Stephanie C. Palmertree, CPA, CGMA, explains how the Mississippi Office of the State Auditor overhauled its CPE system by training its own staff to teach.

October 1, 2021

Finding purpose in your career as a CPA

Members of the profession offer tips for shifting from a professionally driven career to one of purpose to reinvigorate your love of accounting.

September 30, 2021

Year-end tax planning advice and a grammar quiz

Tax planning is a year-round activity. Here is some advice to consider before the year end. Also, get a preview of a grammar quiz on commonly confused word pairs.

September 30, 2021

CPAs continue to lead with trust, competence, and integrity

This is the first in an occasional series featuring Sue Coffey, CEO–Public Accounting for AICPA & CIMA, discussing trends affecting the profession.

September 27, 2021

Set better boundaries between your work and home lives

Build a convincing case for greater work/life balance by demonstrating that more defined boundaries can help both you and your employer.

September 23, 2021

Prioritization tips, sticky-note strategy, and The Princess Bride

Marie Brilmyer, CPA, shares advice on prioritization, how she uses sticky notes to stay organized, and her sleeper pick for a top line from one of her favorite movies.

September 21, 2021

Places and job candidates don’t always match in government finance

Remote work grows in popularity for these public-sector finance jobs.

September 16, 2021

Ethics exposure drafts explained; the makings of a good cover letter

The director of the AICPA’s Professional Ethics Division explains the focus of three upcoming ethics exposure drafts and how the comment process has gotten easier.

September 15, 2021

Early Black-owned CPA firms spurred diversity efforts

Built by Black CPAs who succeeded despite adversity, these firms continue to play an important role in the profession’s recruitment and advancement initiatives, and with the clients they serve.

September 13, 2021

How to negotiate from a disadvantage

This article discusses steps that could help CPAs turn the tables and come through in a strong position during a challenging negotiation.

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.