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October 15, 2018

Getting it right: Crafting the CPA Exam

CPA Exam questions must adhere to Blueprint topics and skill levels while avoiding words and ideas that could distract or confuse the reader.

October 15, 2018

How the skill set for today’s CFO is changing

An expert on large-company CFO searches shares insights into where executives are coming from and more in this podcast episode.

October 15, 2018

13 signs that your firm is outdated

This article discusses ways to assess your firm’s future readiness in its culture and talent practices.

October 9, 2018

Tips for managing introverted employees

Introverted employees may be reluctant to speak up in meetings, advocate for their ideas, seek help, and disclose their preferred work habits.

October 1, 2018

Don’t fall for these presentation myths

This article offers tips to help you become a more effective and confident presenter.

October 1, 2018

Award recognizes CPA Exam’s top scorers

Fifty-eight CPA candidates received the 2017 Elijah Watt Sells Award by earning a cumulative average score above 95.50 across all four sections of the Uniform CPA Examination.

October 1, 2018

25 leaders named Most Powerful Women in Accounting

Twenty-five female leaders received the 2018 Most Powerful Women in Accounting Award, sponsored by the AICPA and CPA Practice Advisor magazine.

October 1, 2018

Kristen Rampe, CPA

Creating a personal vision and taking responsibility for skills development can help professionals prepare themselves to be leaders, says Kristen Rampe, CPA.

September 24, 2018

Stop putting up with putting it off

This article discusses why we procrastinate, and what can we do about it.

September 24, 2018

Lonely at work? You’re not alone

This article offers tips to reduce and prevent loneliness among your colleagues and employees.

September 17, 2018

Why our passions are essential to work success

John Garrett, a former accountant and stand-up comedian, speaks on how being energized by our outside interests can energize us at work.

September 17, 2018

10 tips for starting your CPA podcast

If you’re considering your own accounting or finance podcast, here are some tips to get you started.

September 17, 2018

Accounting leaders make 9 requests of NextGen

This article discusses the requests established leaders have for future leaders.

September 10, 2018

Not desk jockeys: These accountants are athletes

Meet five accountants who have competed in extreme sports events, become professional athletes, or simply challenged themselves physically.

September 10, 2018

Avoid these cover letter mistakes

CPA managers and hiring experts frequently see obvious mistakes, and those errors can weaken an accountant’s chances of being hired.

September 5, 2018

Launch of CPA Exam in Europe provides convenience for candidates

Beginning next month, CPA candidates in Europe will no longer have to undertake intercontinental travel to sit for the CPA Exam.

August 27, 2018

Get all the facts before you accept a new job

This article discusses steps employers and potential employees can take to avoid a poor match.

August 27, 2018

How to coach a problem employee: The know-it-all

There are ways to get know-it-all employees to recognize the effects of their behavior.

August 20, 2018

Blockchain, machine learning, and a future accounting

Professionals who aren’t at the forefront of learning and testing ways to adopt these technologies risk getting left behind.

August 13, 2018

Unhappy in your work? Tell someone!

This column explores six strategies employees can use to drive an honest dialogue about their satisfaction and increase their chances of remaining with their firm.