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December 12, 2017

How to make a great first impression

People tend to lean heavily on their first impressions to assess and judge others.

December 4, 2017

3 common writing errors that can undercut your professionalism

This article offers tips on avoiding the mistakes that could muddle your written messages.

December 1, 2017

Young CPAs cultivate leadership skills

Thirty-eight young CPAs participated in the 2017 AICPA Leadership Academy.

December 1, 2017

SEC seeks professional accounting fellow applicants

The positions will begin in the summer or fall of 2018.

November 27, 2017

7 TED talks for accountants

Several accountants highlight their favorite TED talks and describe how these talks have influenced them professionally and personally.

November 27, 2017

Basic Excel time-saving tips

This column offers tips on features, shortcuts, and tools that can save time, improve the integrity of workbooks, and simplify data analysis.

November 21, 2017

How to break free from perfectionism

Learn some ways to curb perfectionism while keeping your standards high.

November 21, 2017

5 tips for lifelong learning

Experts say to read, listen, watch, engage, adapt, practice, and retain.

November 20, 2017

Job seeker beware: Signs you may not want that job

Sometimes, red flags crop up during the interview process that should signal you to proceed with caution before accepting a job offer.

November 3, 2017

Test your knowledge of unconscious bias

Many professionals, without realizing it, make “unconscious” choices regarding those who are different in terms of race, gender, geographic origin, college education, and other factors.

November 1, 2017

Managing sideways

Effective managers need to influence their peers, not just the people above and below them.

November 1, 2017

‘We have to be bold’

Eric Hansen, CPA, CGMA, incoming chair of the AICPA board of directors, envisions a prosperous future for the profession in a rapidly changing environment.

November 1, 2017

New scams target accounting job seekers

Corporate impersonators are stealing money and information.

October 30, 2017

6 mistakes to avoid with women’s initiatives programs

This column offers tips to help firms hang on to talented professionals and reap the benefits of their investment in women’s initiatives.

October 23, 2017

3 daily questions to help accountants make a difference

John O’Leary, a recovered burn victim who spoke at the AICPA fall Council meeting, said three simple questions can help accountants develop the attitude and strategy they need to succeed.

October 23, 2017

Tips for a great mentoring relationship

AICPA Online Mentoring Program participants offer advice to help firms and professionals get the most value out of any mentoring effort.

October 17, 2017

Email mistakes that could derail your career

Email may be easy to use, but that also means it’s easy to mess up. Here are some email errors to steer clear of—and best practices to employ.

October 17, 2017

How to make better decisions

Leadership experts and experienced CPAs offer these tips for making better decisions.

October 16, 2017

Fellow CPAs offer their budget tips for travel

A few globe-trotting CPAs share advice on cutting vacation expenses.

October 1, 2017

How to deliver a powerful financial presentation

Presenting essential data without confusing or overwhelming your audience can be tricky. Get expert advice on crafting a presentation that informs and empowers your audience.