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September 1, 2019

Standing Ovation program recognizes CPAs for contributions in IMTA

Five CPAs were recognized through the Standing Ovation program for their contributions in the areas of information management and technology assurance.

September 1, 2019

Mark Lubas, CPA

Communication and trust are the foundation for everything from leading a staff to working with external auditors, according to Mark Lubas, CPA, vice president of accounting for Red Hat.

September 1, 2019

99 minority college students complete Accounting Scholars Leadership Workshop

The ASLW program is an annual, all-expenses-paid event for racial and ethnic minority students anticipating a career in accounting.

September 1, 2019

Pittelkow Kittner receives Outstanding Young CPA Award

Elizabeth Pittelkow Kittner, head of finance for the International Legal Technology Association (ILTA), received the 2019 AICPA Outstanding Young CPA Award in Honor of Maximo Mukelabai.

August 26, 2019

How good are you at receiving feedback?

What are your “blind spots” when it comes to receiving feedback? And how has technology changed feedback expectations? Learn more in this podcast episode.

August 19, 2019

Tips for overcoming workplace dysfunction

Should you immediately tell a co-worker about a dysfunctional work environment? It’s one of several questions addressed by leadership expert Jennifer Wilson.

August 13, 2019

Report finds shift in accounting firm hiring

Almost one-third (31%) of new graduate hires in public accounting in 2018 were nonaccounting graduates, a new AICPA survey shows.

August 12, 2019

Coalition launched to protect professional licensing

The AICPA and NASBA helped found a new coalition of advanced professions with the goal of educating policymakers and the public on the importance of professional licensing standards.

August 12, 2019

6 tips for decluttering your digital workspace

An overflowing email inbox or a computer desktop littered with files can be just as overwhelming as stacks of paper.

August 5, 2019

Recognizing and managing different personality types

How does an “eager beaver” work best with a pessimist? This is one example of how different personality types might interact at work. Learn more in this episode.

August 5, 2019

Find and embrace your leadership voice

This article offers tips on discovering your leadership style.

August 1, 2019

Proposal would enable adaptive-learning CPE self-study for CPAs

Credit for customized learning is the goal.

August 1, 2019

NASBA and AICPA seek input on evolving licensure model

The effort recognizes a growing need for new skills.

August 1, 2019

Award recognizes CPA Exam’s top scorers

More than 100 CPA candidates earned the 2018 Elijah Watt Sells Award for obtaining a cumulative average score over 95.50 across all four sections of the CPA Exam on their first attempt.

July 29, 2019

Why the CPA licensure process could change

This episode addresses how and why CPA licensure requirements might evolve as a result of the technological revolution that’s transforming the accounting profession.

July 22, 2019

A closer look at threats to CPA licensure

Legislation in states around the country could put CPA licensure in danger. This episode examines what practitioners need to know to help ensure the profession is protected.

July 22, 2019

Strategic career mapping can lead to professional fulfillment

This article offers advice on how to set long-term career goals that are satisfying personally and professionally.

July 8, 2019

Recovering from busy season

This article offers expert tips on how to wind down after working at max capacity during the first three-and-a-half months of the year.

July 8, 2019

Do you have what it takes to start your own firm?

Four firm owners offer the advice about what you should do to run a successful practice.

July 1, 2019

Succeeding at sponsorship

Following these best practices can help firms create programs that prepare the next generation of leaders and retain the best people.

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.