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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.

January 1, 2021

CPA Exam gets refresh after practice analysis

Business processes and data analytics are receiving increased emphasis as a result of an analysis undertaken to maintain the Exam’s relevance.

January 1, 2021

AICPA’s highest award honors two influential CPAs

Richard “Rich” Caturano and Paul Stahlin received the 2020 AICPA Gold Medal Award of Distinction.

January 1, 2021

4 ways to enable resilience

Sometimes the simplest values can help organizations succeed in troubling times.

January 1, 2021

Next generation of CPA leaders hone skills

Twenty-nine young CPAs graduated from the 2020 AICPA Leadership Academy, a program to inspire, nurture, and empower the next generation of CPA leaders.

December 7, 2020

What CPAs have learned during COVID-19

Nine CPAs discuss the difficulties and silver linings they encountered in 2020 and the lessons they learned along the way.

December 3, 2020

Threats to licensing remain a concern for CPAs amid pandemic

The economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic is posing new challenges to state professional licensing statutes. CPAs have a role to play in advocating for responsible licensing regulation.

December 1, 2020

Help interns grow their emotional intelligence

Accountants need soft skills as well as technical acumen to succeed in the profession. Discover some easy-to-implement ways to help interns increase their emotional intelligence.

November 30, 2020

The 2021 hiring outlook, salary negotiation advice, and more

A Robert Half executive discusses the value of the CPA designation in hiring, how geography might play a role in your next job search, and more.

November 20, 2020

CPA Exam gets refresh after practice analysis

Understanding of business processes and data analytics will receive greater focus while other topics will be de-emphasized on the CPA Exam.

November 12, 2020

The value of gamifying CPE learning

A college professor and CPA shares advice on keeping learning interesting and keeping listeners engaged, even when in-person sessions are not possible.

November 9, 2020

Tough interview questions: ‘Who was your best and worst manager?’

Here are some tips on providing good responses when hiring managers ask for feedback on past bosses.

November 1, 2020

Make sure staff get the right CPE

Firms can maximize the benefits of continuing education by creating a process that directs staff to take courses that best meet their own needs and the needs of the firm.

November 1, 2020

Student overcomes adversity to earn Medal of Inspiration

Joyce Chung, a student at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, received the Medal of Inspiration Award, which is given to a Beta Alpha Psi student member who has experienced extreme hardship and demonstrated an unusually high level of success despite that adversity.

October 29, 2020