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May 1, 2017

Be your own best ally

Learn ways to advocate for yourself at work—without appearing pushy.

May 1, 2017

How to reduce the pressures at work

Accountants, auditors, and finance professionals can use strategies to tackle productivity challenges and reduce stress.

April 24, 2017

5 tips for taking a professional headshot

With the right tools and a little know-how, you can set up a shot on your own.

April 17, 2017

How firms can overcome challenges and develop a diverse workforce

Recruiting a diverse workforce can be a challenge for CPA firms outside the Big Four, but it can be overcome with a commitment to building relationships.

April 12, 2017

Expectations and paths don’t always align for controllers

Most controllers expect and are expected to shape and execute strategic priorities. Yet, few companies clearly define a path for controllers to take on greater responsibility, a Deloitte report shows.

April 10, 2017

6 leadership mistakes to avoid

When it comes to change, you need to lead, follow, or get out of the way.

April 10, 2017

How to succeed in your first accounting job

This column offers tips for young accountants to ease the transition from student to professional.

April 1, 2017

Last-minute guide to the updated CPA Exam

Here’s what you need to know as the next exam launches this month with a greater focus on skills such as analysis and evaluation.

April 1, 2017

How a CFO can become great

Finance leaders need to overcome four main challenges in shaping strategy and driving innovation necessary for sustainable growth.

April 1, 2017

Exploring mentorship: A story of passion and purpose

Stephanie Yan, CPA, was building a career working with for-profit companies before a merger and a mentor helped guide her to a leadership position working with not-for-profits.

April 1, 2017

Steven Morse, CPA, CGMA

An understanding of different cultures is necessary for successfully serving at a CPA firm and a not-for-profit, says Steven Morse, CPA, CGMA, a principal at The Bonadio Group.

March 31, 2017

Hot jobs: Tax managers in high demand

“Tax manager” is one of the top high-demand positions on a “hot jobs” list distributed by global outplacement and executive coaching firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.

March 27, 2017

How young CPAs can help save the world

The accounting profession offers altruistically minded Millennials unique advantages in giving back to society.

March 27, 2017

Shaking up the board

It is essential that board makeups represent the customers the company serves.

March 16, 2017

7 onboarding tips for new hires

This column offers ways employees can help ensure their success as they start a job.

March 13, 2017

Great links for increasing your digital knowledge

These recently released publications can help jump-start CPA efforts to remain competitive in the evolving digitized environment.

March 6, 2017

8 ways to be more proactive

CPAs need to plan, take control, analyze processes, be more interactive, and anticipate problems before they happen.

March 1, 2017

Mentoring for executives and managers

Coaching isn’t just for lower-level employees. Company and firm leaders can learn from mentors in areas such as time management, strategy, and innovation.

March 1, 2017

What large firms expect from new accounting grads

Recruiters from large firms look for candidates who have strong communication and collaboration skills, can learn new software quickly, and plan to achieve CPA licensure.

February 28, 2017

From CPA to the classroom: Going from practitioner to professor

Many CPAs have considered giving back to the profession by teaching accounting. Professors Tony Bucaro of Case Western Reserve University and Jim Biagi of Marywood University discuss what it takes to make the move to academia.

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Build reusable Skills in Anthropic’s Claude AI

Instead of rewriting prompts each time, CPAs can turn routine tasks into reusable AI Skills. This Technology Q&A walks through how to build Claude Skills that process files, ask setup questions, and export clean Excel outputs.