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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

Companies seek ways to report diversity progress

Investors are looking for actions that back up statements about equity.

October 26, 2020

How CPA parents cope during the pandemic

Several months into the pandemic, we take a look at how some CPA parents are faring. They talk about the struggles they’ve faced, how they balance parenting and working from home, what they do to recharge, and the unexpected joys they’ve experienced while spending more time with their families.

October 26, 2020

How to land a job — from a distance

Experts share advice for remote job seekers on how to search for positions, manage the interview process, and impress potential future employers.

October 22, 2020

UAA Model Rules updated to support evolution of CPA licensure

The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy’s board of directors approved changes to the Uniform Accountancy Act Model Rules that create a clear path for the CPA Evolution project.

October 20, 2020

Diversity and inclusion: Tips for moving the needle

Building on a commitment to diversity with efforts to promote inclusion can make a difference in the accounting profession, according to panelists at the AICPA’s fall Council.

October 19, 2020

A recruiter called me! Now what?

Your first conversation with a recruiter is a chance for them to learn more about you and your career goals, and for you to learn about the position they have in mind.

October 19, 2020

Mentors pave career pathways

Winner of the AICPA’s local-level 2020 Outstanding CPA in Government Impact Award discusses the mentors who have provided advice, encouragement, and a shoulder to lean on.

FROM THIS MONTH'S ISSUE

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.