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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.

May 3, 2021

6 steps to transitions for public-sector finance professionals

This article discusses how those in public-sector finance can address the challenges of transition, continue to make valuable workplace contributions, and come out shining on the other side.

May 3, 2021

Weighing a move if your job has gone remote

Here are a few things remote-working finance professionals should consider when thinking of moving.

May 1, 2021

Coffey promoted to CEO–Public Accounting

Sue Coffey was promoted to CEO–Public Accounting for the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants.

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.