Leaders whose organizations focus on promoting the advancement of Black CPAs, both on their own and as a part of the Black CPA Centennial, offer insights on where the profession stands and where it needs to go.
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AICPA, NASBA launch CPA Evolution Model Curriculum
The AICPA and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) have launched the CPA Evolution Model Curriculum (CPAEMC), a recommended blueprint for an accounting program designed to help educators prepare graduates for the changing demands of the CPA profession.
Delegation is the key to Sir Richard Branson’s success
Entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson, founder of Virgin Group, speaking at an exclusive online event prior to AICPA & CIMA ENGAGE 2021, gave listeners advice for hiring and managing the right people.
6 tips for writing better emails
This article offers tips to make your emails direct and easy to read.
Resilient accounting students suffer less burnout
A study of accounting students revealed that more resilient students had stronger mental health and were less likely to experience burnout. Kenneth J. Smith, CPA, one of the study’s authors, observes that resilience is a skill that can be learned.
Top soft skills for accounting professionals
This article discusses the four soft skills most prominent for professionals looking to improve their work and their employability.
Building a career as a regulator
Regulatory agencies are popular employers for CPAs looking to use their analytical ability and financial know-how to ensure the integrity of financial reporting and auditing, protect consumers and investors, and maintain the fairness of financial markets.
Reasons for rising economic optimism; how to ‘be your own agent’
CPA decision-makers are projecting sharp increases in revenue and profit in the coming year. Why? Hear more in this week’s podcast.
A leader laser-focused on filling the pipeline
Bill Pirolli, CPA/CFF/PFS, CGMA, is emphasizing the importance of recruiting skilled people to the profession as he embarks on his year as chair of the AICPA board.
Jonyce Bullock, CPA
Career advancement is more achievable for a person who has a plan and shares it with leadership, according to Jonyce Bullock, CPA.
Helpful feedback: Give it. Receive it. Encourage it.
Providing and receiving professional critiques can be challenging. Operating with empathy and authenticity can help.
A professional athlete’s frugal approach to what’s next
A professional soccer player says his teammates ribbed him for being “cheap.” He took that as a compliment. Find out why in this conversation with an ENGAGE 2021 panel speaker.
Advice for building trust when everything’s changing
Examples from finance professionals show how they’ve found a way to lead amidst major change.
4 ways to get the most out of a virtual conference
If you’re planning to attend a virtual conference this year, try these four tips for maximizing learning, expanding your network, and achieving professional development.
Diverse faculty attracts diverse students
Professors can shape a student’s experiences, influencing whether students take a course or pursue a career because the person at the front of the classroom looks like them. The first Black CPA Ph.D.s have played an important role in attracting generations of future Black CPAs.
How to ask for a raise when the pandemic nears its end
Picking the right time and being ready to communicate your value can help you get to “yes.”
Be more productive while doing less work
CPA firms are often more productive and profitable when owners work less, according to Brannon Poe, CPA, owner of Poe Group Advisors in Charleston, S.C.
Summon the courage to take career risks
Career risks can be scary, but these tips can help whether you’re considering a small step or a major leap.
Prepare your students for hybrid recruiting
As students search out their own career paths, faculty can help by preparing them for both virtual and in-person career events.
Managing your personal energy for success
ENGAGE 2021 speaker Rhonda Peterson, an Ohio-based executive coach and trainer, shares how accountants and financial professionals can manage and grow their personal energy to improve their careers, businesses, and lives.
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