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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.

August 1, 2018

New skills essential for thriving amid digital disruption

Technology is transforming work and home life.

August 1, 2018

Bridget Kaigler, CPA, CGMA

Meeting with people directly — rather than relying on a phone call or email — is one of the simple methods Bridget Kaigler, CPA, CGMA, suggests professionals use to build their reputation as leaders.

July 30, 2018

How to coach a problem employee: The slacker

CPAs and career experts offer tips for dealing with employees who miss deadlines, ask for extensions, and submit work at the last minute.

July 30, 2018

How to coach a problem employee: The pessimist

Pessimistic employees can seriously drag down a team’s morale.

July 25, 2018

The traits of truly great leaders

Leadership speaker and author Tommy Spaulding details the value of emotion and humility in great leaders.

July 23, 2018

Office fridge etiquette for accountants

This column offers tips to help avoid conflict over the office fridge.

July 16, 2018

How to be more engaged at work

This article offers tips on getting out of a workplace slump.

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