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January 1, 2019

From controller to consultant

Jian Xiao, CPA, CGMA, started consulting because she needed more flexibility after her son was born 10 years ago.

January 1, 2019

Considering consulting? Ask these questions first

Many CPAs are drawn to consulting, often as a bridge to retirement or a short-term gig. Learn what you need to know before starting consulting work.

January 1, 2019

Sustained Contribution Awards recognize longtime volunteerism

Clark Monroe Blackman II of Kingwood, Texas; Albert Ray Denny of Wichita, Kan.; Annette Nellen of San José, Calif.; and William R. Pirolli of Warwick, R.I., received the AICPA’s Sustained Contribution Award.

January 1, 2019

Smashing the barriers to employee engagement

Among accounting firms, staff retention is a top area of concern. This article looks at actions firms can take to inspire and engage their teams.

January 1, 2019

Young CPAs participate in 10th interactive Leadership Academy

Forty-one young CPAs attended the 2018 AICPA Leadership Academy, a four-day program designed to strengthen and expand the leadership skills of promising professionals and allow them to network with a peer group of talented and motivated CPAs.

December 10, 2018

Résumé secrets from a former recruiter

This article offers advice for avoiding common errors and for making your résumé strong and compelling.

December 10, 2018

Lessons in leadership

Leadership Academy graduates describe the best leadership or career lesson they learned through their participation.

December 6, 2018

Agreement gives US CPAs path to Australia, New Zealand audit rights

The renewal of a mutual recognition agreement gives qualified U.S. CPAs eligibility to obtain the CA ANZ credential, which is a pathway to obtaining audit rights in Australia and New Zealand.

December 3, 2018

Books to read before busy season starts

Several CPAs recommend books to help others in the profession prepare for the busy season.

December 1, 2018

SEC seeks professional accounting fellow applicants

The positions will begin in the summer or fall of 2019.

December 1, 2018

Questions that didn’t make the cut

Rejected early drafts demonstrate some important considerations in test development.

December 1, 2018

Powerful internship programs for smaller firms

Even the smallest firms can benefit from having interns. Try these strategies for recruiting on campus and providing interns with a compelling experience.

December 1, 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. Test developers aim to assess important CPA knowledge and skills — and only that.

November 29, 2018

Working group considers changes to CPA licensing requirements

Possible changes to the CPA licensure requirements are being explored by a working group formed by the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy and the AICPA.

November 26, 2018