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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