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November 18, 2019

How the CPA Exam is poised to change

New technologies with the power to reshape accounting, such as data analytics, are emerging all the time. Rich Gallagher, CPA, senior director of content for the AICPA Examinations team, explains how the CPA Exam is able to keep up with such changes.

November 18, 2019

CPA job interview tips from a recruiter

A recruiter discusses ways CPAs can stand out from the competition during a job search.

November 12, 2019

6 tips to get students career-ready

Minding their p’s and q’s can be as important as knowing about debits and credits.

November 11, 2019

How retired CPAs can stay connected to the profession

Many CPAs find retirement is an ideal time to give back to the accounting profession.

November 4, 2019

Career advice for young CPAs from the Big Four

Leading practitioners at Big Four firms discuss what accountants at the early stages of their careers should do to succeed in a rapidly changing profession.

November 4, 2019

6 tips for dealing with unhappy employees

This article offers tips on helping an employee out of a gloomy patch.

November 1, 2019

Mary Elliott, CPA

Developing a specialty can help a CPA provide maximum value to clients, according to Mary Elliott, CPA, the CEO of Warren Averett in Birmingham, Ala.

November 1, 2019

CPA Exam topics undergoing change for digital age

A practice analysis will bring a heightened focus on technology and data analytics while also considering which topics are most important to the role of a newly licensed CPA.

October 28, 2019

What to know about working with recruiters

This article offers advice from a recruiter who specializes in matching CPAs with the right employers.

October 28, 2019

How to spend less time in meetings

This article discusses ways to make meetings more productive.

October 24, 2019

The former Deloitte CEO on career agility

Cathy Engelbert, CPA, became the first woman to lead a Big Four firm in the U.S. She is now applying more than three decades of business skills to the WNBA, a league that has longevity but needs a boost on several fronts.

October 23, 2019

Roller derby’s role in fighting impostor syndrome

Can roller derby double as leadership development? Can we really exercise our “confidence muscles”? Jen Gardner, CPA, says yes to both.

October 21, 2019

7 strategies for a great retirement

CPAs offer advice on how to lay the groundwork for a satisfying retirement.

October 21, 2019

Sleep tips for CPAs

This article offers tips to help you wake up refreshed to power through your day.

October 20, 2019

How CPAs can prepare for accelerating tech changes

Openness to change and lifelong learning can help CPAs thrive amid accelerating tech development, says AICPA fall Council speaker Jeffrey Rogers.

October 8, 2019

Prepare students today for accountants’ shifting roles

Show students how emerging technologies could affect their careers.

October 7, 2019

Serious presentation tips from a stand-up comic

John Garrett, a stand-up comedian, widely traveled speaker, and former practicing CPA, shares insights on how to deliver a memorable presentation at your next conference.

October 7, 2019

Why promoting for the right qualities is crucial

This article offers advice on how organizations can cultivate top-performing managers.

October 7, 2019

5 behaviors for building strong, inclusive teams

This article discusses ways to move firms and the profession toward more inclusive and diverse teams.

October 1, 2019

Ernie Almonte, CPA/CFF, CGMA

Mentoring the next generation and volunteering can help CPAs contribute to the community and their profession, says Ernie Almonte, CPA/CFF, CGMA, a partner with RSM LLP who serves as president of the AICPA Foundation board of trustees.