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June 8, 2021

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.

June 7, 2021

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.

June 7, 2021

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.

June 3, 2021

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.

June 1, 2021

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.

June 1, 2021

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.

May 24, 2021

Helpful feedback: Give it. Receive it. Encourage it.

Providing and receiving professional critiques can be challenging. Operating with empathy and authenticity can help.

May 21, 2021

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.

May 20, 2021

Advice for building trust when everything’s changing

Examples from finance professionals show how they’ve found a way to lead amidst major change.

May 19, 2021

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.

May 19, 2021

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.

May 18, 2021

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.”

May 17, 2021

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.

May 17, 2021

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.

May 11, 2021

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.

May 10, 2021

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.

May 10, 2021

3 ways to defeat imposter syndrome — and build executive presence

Feelings of “intellectual fraud” could affect an estimated 70% of the U.S. population. For finance leaders, adopting a questioning style and making a specific plan can help.

May 10, 2021

5 tips for overcoming your pandemic screen addiction

This article offers tips on using technology in healthier ways.

May 10, 2021

These are the snacks powering CPAs during tax season

Here are some ways CPAs and their firms are keeping their bodies — and brains — fed during this extended tax season.

May 4, 2021

CPA Evolution Model Curriculum FAQs

Jan Taylor-Morris, academic in residence at the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, representing AICPA & CIMA, gives answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about the CPA Evolution Model Curriculum launching this June.

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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.