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July 7, 2020

Be the kind of boss employees want to work for

Managers can improve retention by finding the right way to motivate their employees, said ENGAGE 2020 speaker Liz Mason, CPA, the CEO and founder of High Rock Accounting. Choosing the right communication style and making employees feel supported are two more ways for managers to up their game, Mason said.

July 2, 2020

The art of the client email

Here are nine tips from CPAs on how to get their emails noticed in clients’ inboxes and how to communicate more effectively and efficiently.

June 22, 2020

Tough interview questions: ‘What salary are you looking for?’

This article discusses why hiring managers ask this question and strategies for answering it.

June 17, 2020

How to deliver the news of furloughs and layoffs

Transparency and sensitivity are important when managers have to tell employees about job cuts, and these tips can help prepare you for that communication.

June 15, 2020

Professional networking during COVID-19

Digital technology affords CPAs the ability to connect with their network from the safety of their home or office.

June 12, 2020

Q&A: Advocating for justice, diversity, and inclusion

Amid tense and uncertain times, two leaders of the National Association of Black Accountants describe their emotions and a sense of hope that they can produce positive change in the accounting profession and their communities.

May 27, 2020

UAA Model Rule changes proposed in support of CPA Evolution

The Uniform Accountancy Act Model Rules would be changed to support CPA Evolution under an exposure draft issued by the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy.

May 20, 2020

AICPA Council supports advancement of new CPA licensure model

The AICPA governing Council voted to support advancement of a new CPA licensure model that is designed to maintain the credential’s relevance long into the future.

May 18, 2020

Balancing work and parenting when everyone’s home

Here’s how several CPAs are dealing with the challenges of being a stay-at-home parent and a work-from-home employee at the same time.

May 11, 2020

How mentorship and sponsorship build your career

Understanding the ways mentorship and sponsorship are distinct can help you get the most out of these relationships.

May 4, 2020

Making a good impression on a new boss

Getting off on the right foot with a new boss can set the tone for your working relationship.

April 20, 2020

Succeeding despite adversity: 3 CPAs’ stories

Three CPAs who refused to give up their dreams describe how they kept going through difficult times and the lessons they learned.

April 10, 2020

CPA Exam testing center closings extended through May 1

Testing centers for the CPA Exam in the United States and Canada will remain closed through May 1, exam provider Prometric announced.

April 7, 2020

4 ways to reduce anxiety and social isolation

The COVID-19 pandemic is putting people worldwide under rarely seen levels of stress. What can you do to cope? Learn about a four-pronged approach that might bring some relief.

March 31, 2020

CPA Exam moves to ‘continuous testing’ model

The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy announced a new model that will enhance candidates’ options for taking the CPA Exam beginning July 1.

March 31, 2020

You’re suddenly WFH: An example of how to adapt

A finance professional working in local government shares how she has adapted to the new work-from-home reality many of us are experiencing.

March 30, 2020

How to accept feedback gracefully

This article discusses ways to make getting criticism feel more productive and less personal.

March 27, 2020

CPA Exam emergency testing period invoked

An emergency testing period for the CPA Exam is being invoked as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The 2020 second-quarter testing window is being extended from June 10 to June 30.

March 19, 2020

AICPA postpones ENGAGE 2020 due to coronavirus pandemic

Concerns about the coronavirus pandemic have prompted the postponement of ENGAGE 2020, one of the largest accounting and finance conferences in North America.

March 18, 2020

Prometric closes CPA Exam test centers for 30 days

Prometric’s CPA Exam test centers are closing for 30 days in the US and Canada to protect the health of test takers and staff during the coronavirus outbreak.

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.