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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.

February 3, 2020

Develop your team — or lose them

This article discusses the importance of providing employees with professional development opportunities.

February 1, 2020

Former AICPA chair receives first women’s lifetime achievement award

Olivia Kirtley, former chair of the AICPA and past president of the International Federation of Accountants, was named the first recipient of the American Woman’s Society of CPAs (AWSCPA) Lifetime Achievement Award.

February 1, 2020

Time management for CPAs

Four CPAs share their secrets for getting more done in less time.

February 1, 2020

Wayne McConnell, CPA

Strategies for technology, succession, and human resources are essential for success in a time of rapid change, according to Wayne McConnell, CPA, managing partner of McConnell & Jones LLP in Houston.

February 1, 2020

A future-focused path for CPA licensure

A model proposed by the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy and the AICPA would require candidates to display core skills plus deeper knowledge in one of three disciplines.

January 30, 2020

6 tips for not-for-profit board members to improve volunteer retention

Board members can help retain volunteers by making sure they are onboarded effectively, recognized and given a chance to advance.

January 27, 2020

Topics to avoid during job interviews

Career experts share subjects you should handle with care or avoid altogether in your next job interview.

January 17, 2020

Women’s initiatives: How the pilot programs worked

Three women CPAs explain how a pilot program that aimed for diversity and inclusion helped transform their midsize accounting firms.

FROM THIS MONTH'S ISSUE

How to replace running totals in Excel

Accountants routinely copy down formulas in Excel to track cumulative balances, such as cash flow and retained earnings, but there is a better way. This JofA Technology Q&A article shows the way with step-by-step instructions and a video walkthrough.