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June 24, 2019

How to say ‘no’ at work (without harming your career)

Taking on too much can lead to long hours, subpar work, and feeling burned out.

June 24, 2019

Travel tips from CPA road warriors

This article offers small tricks and tips to help save time, money, and aggravation while traveling.

June 13, 2019

Develop a coaching culture in your organization

Listening and asking the right questions are two keys to coaching employees, said ENGAGE speaker Melisa Galasso, CPA, CGMA, founder of Galasso Learning Solutions in Charlotte, N.C.

June 12, 2019

How to keep fear from short-circuiting your career

Lindsay Stevenson, CPA, CGMA, has a message for those of us who doubt ourselves or let a fear of failure take hold in this special-edition podcast recorded at AICPA ENGAGE 2019 in Las Vegas.

June 12, 2019

NASBA and AICPA seek input on evolving licensure model

NASBA and the AICPA are seeking feedback from the profession and its stakeholders as they consider ways to evolve the model for initial CPA licensure to support a growing need for new skills amid rapid technological advancement.

June 11, 2019

Write better letters of recommendation

Effective letters of recommendation can help shape futures. Follow these guidelines to make the process as easy as possible.

June 10, 2019

Finding time for new skills while working

CPAs share advice on how to juggle classes on top of already busy work and personal schedules.

June 10, 2019

How to be perceived as a leader

This article offers tips on cultivating the skills, habits, and traits that will help you exude confidence.

June 3, 2019

Tips for finding and securing a mentor

This article offers advice on asking someone for the guidance and counsel of mentorship.

June 1, 2019

Laurie Austin, CPA

Delegating and trusting others isn’t always easy, but it helps a leader manage a workload and develop others’ skills, says Laurie Austin, CPA.

May 21, 2019

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

New standards proposed Monday for continuing education providers would permit CPAs to receive CPE credit for adaptive-learning programs in self-study courses.

May 20, 2019

How the CPA continuing education game is changing

New technologies have created a need for new skills and led to innovative methods for delivering professional education. Here’s how the CPA profession is evolving the way it educates its people.

May 20, 2019

Gain the confidence to pitch ideas at work

A CPA and two career coaches offer suggestions on how to get management and colleagues to buy in to your ideas.

May 6, 2019

How to handle office conflict

This article offers tips on how to stay professional, even amid friction.

May 6, 2019

6 ways to be a better communicator

Better workplace communication can help improve your relationships with colleagues, clients, and managers.

May 1, 2019

Kirsten Hamilton, CPA, CGMA

The time it takes to go from the vine to the consumer makes inventory essential in the wine business, according to Kirsten Hamilton, CPA, CGMA, vice president of finance for Freixenet USA/Gloria Ferrer Winery in Sonoma, Calif.

April 29, 2019

How smaller CPA firms handle family leave

Small firms can update policies quickly and understand an employee’s individual needs.

April 22, 2019

How one vacation can change your work life

Byron Hebert, CPA, explains why he has inverted the words on a common workplace phrase, and how a 2011 invitation changed his approach to work and life.

April 22, 2019

Tips for cleaning up your workspace

This article discusses ways to tidy up your office.

April 22, 2019

How to communicate with multiple generations

This article offers tips on communicating with colleagues of any age.

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.