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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.

March 9, 2020

5 tips for avoiding burnout

This article discusses ways to reduce–or even eliminate–the downward spiral of burnout.

March 2, 2020

When CPAs fall in love … with other CPAs

CPA couples describe how they met, how (in some cases) they work together, and what advice they would give to new CPA duos starting out.

March 2, 2020

Recipes to get through busy season

CPAs share advice and recipes for shareable dishes.

March 1, 2020

Kari Patterson, CPA

Understanding operations and contributing to process improvements and strategy are essential tasks for finance leaders, according to Kari Patterson, CPA.

February 18, 2020

Tough interview questions: ‘What’s your greatest weakness?’

Human resources experts recommend using this question to help an interviewer get to know you better.

February 10, 2020

Tough interview questions: ‘Tell me about yourself’

Human resources experts share what this prompt is designed to reveal about a candidate, and good ways to reply to it.

February 7, 2020

Agreement provides mobility for CPAs, South African accountants

Credentials for U.S. CPAs and South African chartered accountants have a path to be recognized in their respective countries under a new cross-border mutual recognition agreement.

February 5, 2020

New threats to CPA licensing posed in 2020 legislative year

Legislative challenges to professional licensing standards are a threat to CPAs and other professionals. But a new survey indicates strong public support for licensing standards.