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March 8, 2021

7 tips to network strategically

Experts offer advice on building solid relationships with others who can help you expand your networks.

March 1, 2021

Zoom meetings — without the awkwardness

Leading an online meeting involves managing the technology as well as the participants.

February 23, 2021

Value of licensure reaffirmed by new research report

As the pandemic continues, and licensing issues keep getting prioritized on legislative agendas, the AICPA is monitoring occupational licensing bills to ensure they do not harm the profession and the public.

February 18, 2021

Black CPA Centennial celebrates first Black CPA

John W. Cromwell Jr., the son of a former slave, overcame many obstacles in his life to earn his place in history as the nation’s first Black CPA in 1921. His story is an inspiration and lesson in tenacity for future generations of Black accountants.

February 16, 2021

Cutting out busywork to increase productivity

These five tips can help you achieve creative productivity that will help boost your career and business.

February 1, 2021

Maryland’s Tom Hood joins the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants

Tom Hood, the longtime CEO of the Maryland Association of CPAs (MACPA), has joined the leadership team of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants as executive vice president of business growth and engagement.

February 1, 2021

Trust and technology keep productivity up during pandemic

One company discusses how it found a way to magnify the strengths of remote work by employing a more informal check-in style and building on technology’s democratizing effects.

February 1, 2021

Give your staff great feedback — from a distance

This article discusses ways to make giving remote feedback easier and more effective.

February 1, 2021

Tackle 5 tough job interview questions

We asked human resources experts for their insider knowledge. They share what they’re looking for when they ask certain tricky job interview questions and how job seekers can craft an impressive answer.

February 1, 2021

Agreement with Jamaican accounting institute provides pathway to CGMA

The AICPA and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Jamaica (ICAJ) created a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to offer accounting and finance professionals the opportunity to earn the CGMA designation.

February 1, 2021

Kristen Kociolek, CPA, CGMA

Project management is most successful when a solid plan is accompanied with the flexibility to change when needed, according to Kristen Kociolek, CPA, CGMA.

February 1, 2021

Career development in a virtual world

With employees now less centralized, organizations face greater challenges in growing the knowledge of the workforce.

February 1, 2021

Award celebrates powerful women in accounting

Twenty-five leaders in the accounting profession received 2020 Most Powerful Women in Accounting Awards, which were created by CPA Practice Advisor and are administered jointly with the AICPA.

January 19, 2021

How one government auditor improved employee training

Stephanie Palmertree, winner of the 2020 state-level Outstanding CPA in Government Impact Award, discussed the tools and tactics she and her senior staff used to improve the state auditor’s CPE program.

January 14, 2021

Individual CPAs can apply for .cpa web domain Friday

Licensed CPAs can apply for individual .cpa domains beginning Jan. 15, the AICPA announced. Thousands of firms and approved organizations applied for the top-level domain during their application window, which was open from Sept. 1.

January 14, 2021

Why investing in employees matters more than ever

A Robert Half executive explains the retention worries of senior managers and what employees expect from their organizations amid the pandemic.

January 12, 2021

Lessen your stress heading into 2021

Try these suggestions from faculty and other experts for reducing the strain and taking better care of yourself and your students.

January 12, 2021

Look your best during online classes

Improve the way you appear on camera with a few simple tweaks.

January 11, 2021

Keeping microaggressions out of your workplace

This article offers steps firms and individuals can take to make sure microaggressions are not part of their organization.

January 11, 2021

Get a remote job off to a great start

Use these tips to help ensure a smooth transition in a new job.

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4 ways solo practitioners can stand out

Five years ago, a grieving Angel Zhen started his own CPA firm with no clients and no revenue. Today, he has 300 clients, $600,000 in revenue and 12 weeks of annual vacation. In this JofA article, he shares how he set up his firm and how you could do the same.