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April 15, 2019

Bad relationship with your boss? How to fix it

Maureen Hoersten, COO of staffing and recruiting group LaSalle Network, recommends ways to uncover the root cause of a bad working relationship and strategies for repairing it.

April 15, 2019

When on-the-clock conversations get uncomfortable

This article offer tips to help you steer clear of touchy topics and to handle them gracefully when they do arise.

April 8, 2019

How to make a winning speech

Experienced speakers share advice for conquering nerves to make speeches, lead seminars, and share knowledge with peers.

April 1, 2019

The 5 traits of a great manager

Nate Dvorak, a workplace researcher and client adviser at Gallup, reveals what recent studies say about the qualities needed for effective management.

April 1, 2019

How to keep your direct reports engaged

By working to understand your direct reports on a personal level, you can help them have enthusiasm for their work beyond the scope of their positions.

March 25, 2019

The most important skill for CPAs — and machines

To succeed in the age of artificial intelligence (AI), CPAs must be taught new ways to learn and must learn why machine learning means they should be patient with AI. Find out more in Part 2 of our annual Accounting Technology Roundtable podcast.

March 25, 2019

Choose the best medium for your message in the workplace

It can be difficult to decide when to use email, IM, or the phone, or to meet someone in person.

March 18, 2019

Putting skills-based promotion in motion

Skills-based promotion has become a way to stay competitive when finding, hiring, and retaining talent.

March 18, 2019

How to know if retirement is right for you

Experts offer tips on recognizing when it’s time to retire and how to do so with peace of mind.

March 11, 2019

How to become the speaker people listen to

Accountants must refine their communication skills to fulfill their professional potential.

March 11, 2019

How to find a job before you leave your old one

Here are some tips on exploring your options the right way.

March 11, 2019

How to sound more professional at work

This article discusses some words and phrases you should use only sparingly at work, and some tips for what to say instead.

March 4, 2019

The 5 questions CPA leaders should ask every week

This article offers suggestions for dealing with today’s rapid and radical transformation.

March 4, 2019

How to be a great boss during busy season

This article discusses ways managers can provide support and encouragement to get their teams to the finish line.

March 1, 2019

Mentoring tax staff

A well-designed, well-executed, and well-managed mentoring program can be an advantageous investment for a tax firm.

March 1, 2019

Minority Doctoral Fellowship aids in the journey toward becoming accounting professor

Twenty-five doctoral students received the AICPA’s annual Minority Doctoral Fellowship, providing the recipients with $12,000 to aid them on their journey toward becoming accounting professor role models to future CPAs.

February 25, 2019

Avoid the midday slump

This article discusses ways you can battle the late-afternoon energy crash to stay productive.

February 19, 2019

How to get clients to follow your advice

Having clients fail to take your advice can be frustrating. But by changing the way you offer that advice, you can increase the chances that clients will comply.

February 19, 2019

5 steps to creating goals that actually stick

This article offers a guide to structuring goals that you can maintain.

February 1, 2019

Betsy George, CPA

Accountants need to balance their interest in fine details with consideration of the big picture, says Betsy George, CPA, of the Ventura Unified School District in California.

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.