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May 1, 2021

Hood and BLI join Association

Tom Hood, former executive director and CEO of the Maryland Association of CPAs, joined the Association as executive vice president–Business Growth and Engagement.

May 1, 2021

Making audits more effective through data visualization

The right displays can make a big difference in spotting trends and communicating with clients.

May 1, 2021

Burns hired as Association chief auditor

Jennifer Burns joined the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants as chief auditor.

April 29, 2021

Tom Hood on leadership and adapting to a role stretch

The Association’s Tom Hood is one of the featured speakers at next week’s CFO Conference. He shares previews on his sessions, leadership lessons, and more in this quick interview.

April 29, 2021

Leading and managing amid disruptive demographics

Paying attention to demographic trends can help organizational leaders make wise, forward-looking decisions. Those who ignore these statistics risk being left behind.

April 27, 2021

Resilience lessons for women accountants

Fortitude, mentoring and lifelong learning can help women navigate their careers in the accounting profession, according to three women leaders who shared their stories.

April 19, 2021

Manage a stressful workload with meditation

Adopting a regular meditation routine can help you focus and stay calm.

April 16, 2021

Legislative threat to CPA licensure stalls in West Virginia

A bill that would have weakened requirements for occupational licensing stalled in West Virginia, but the work to maintain appropriate licensing standards is not finished for CPAs.

April 15, 2021

Primers on creativity and mental toughness

Hear from two speakers at the upcoming AICPA & CIMA CFO Conference on fostering creativity and developing mental toughness.

April 14, 2021

Uncovering your ‘buried life’ and other mental-health tips

Ben Nemtin, the keynote speaker at the AICPA & CIMA Employee Benefit Plans Conference, shares why it’s important for all of us to have a bucket list.

April 14, 2021

Breaking a barrier: The first Black partner of Big Eight firm

In 1971, 50 years after the first Black CPA received his license, Elmer J. Whiting Jr. became the first Black partner of one of the nation’s largest accounting firms. His achievement helped to influence and inspire his firm, his community and ambitious professionals following his footsteps.

April 12, 2021

What we can do to increase the number of Black CPAs

African Americans are still underrepresented in the accounting profession: Only 2% of CPAs are Black. In this second part of a two-episode podcast, we look at what the profession can do to increase the number of Black CPAs.

April 12, 2021

6 proactive steps accountants can take to get promoted in 2021

Individuals who are proactive about their professional development and excel at communication and other soft skills have the best chance of promotion in a remote-working environment.

April 5, 2021

The struggles and triumphs of the first Black CPAs

We take a look at the remarkable accomplishments of Black CPAs in the 20th century, featuring the testimony of two CPAs who witnessed Black CPA history firsthand: Ruth Harris, the first Black female CPA in Virginia, and Frank Ross, one of the founders of the National Association of Black Accountants.

April 5, 2021

Keys to striking an effective balance as a manager

This article offers tips on balancing empathetic leadership with critical business goals.

March 22, 2021

Why right now is a great time to network

Experts share tips for digital networking.

March 19, 2021

LinkedIn tips for accountants and finance professionals

Accountants should rethink their approach to virtual networking in a post-COVID-19 landscape.

March 15, 2021

Opening doors for others: The first Black woman to become a CPA

In 1943, Mary T. Washington Wylie became the nation’s first Black woman to earn the CPA license. Her life illustrates the difference that one enterprising professional can make for many future generations.

March 15, 2021

Communication and creativity pay off

A creative agency shares how a new workflow structure helped keep productivity high and interactions smooth while working remotely.

March 15, 2021

6 tips for mitigating and recovering from burnout

This article offers strategies for dealing with burnout at your accounting firm.

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Tax season quick guide

Get ready for tax season with the JofA’s annual filing season quick guide, an easy-to-use compilation of dollar thresholds, tax tables, standard amounts, credits, and deductions. Download and print for quick reference this tax season.