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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

How to curtail office gossip

Identifying why employees gossip can help you determine the best way to stop the whispering.

November 26, 2018

Keep your inbox from running your workday

This article offers tips on keeping your email under control.

November 19, 2018

CPA firm leaders, what will your legacy be?

To compete, firm leaders must accept and invest in change and embrace their NextGen leaders’ ideas much earlier than they might have expected.

November 12, 2018

How to coach a problem employee: The insecure employee

This article offers tips on helping struggling employees find their place in the spotlight.

November 5, 2018

6 tips for creating an effective team culture

This article offers ways to help managers build an effective team and develop exercises to keep it running smoothly.

November 1, 2018

CPA Exam now offered in Europe

Most candidates are expected to be US expatriates.

October 29, 2018

How to boost your creativity

Creative CPAs can solve problems, come up with novel ideas, and figure out better and more innovative ways of doing things.

October 29, 2018

How to break a digital addiction

This article offers tips to help you stop checking in on your smartphone.

October 22, 2018

Do you feel as if you don’t deserve your success?

This article offers tips for people who have trouble believing their success is legitimate.

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.

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