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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.

February 27, 2017

10 competencies of top staff accountants

This article lists the qualities that set top staff accountants apart.

February 21, 2017

How to deal with dysfunctional people at work

These strategies can help you and others in your firm take a stand.

February 16, 2017

How to bounce back from a poor job interview

Experts say there’s plenty you can do after a poor job interview, though results may vary.

February 9, 2017

Supreme Court decision creates liability risk for CPA profession regulators

Following a 2015 Supreme Court decision, CPAs serving on state boards of accountancy may be held personally liable for potential antitrust actions taken on behalf of the boards.

February 1, 2017

Write a LinkedIn profile that draws in recruiters

Invest time in your LinkedIn profile to create the right impression and attract opportunities.

February 1, 2017

Addressing a career concern

A rising star used these techniques to overcome concerns about her performance.

February 1, 2017

Find a mentor, land a new job

What happens when your mentor offers you a job? Kenneth Ashe, CPA, CGMA, lived that experience.

January 23, 2017

Mistakes people make when applying for a job (Part 2)

In second part of a three-episode series, independent recruiter Beth Berk, CPA, continues her discussion of the key mistakes job seekers should avoid making.

January 23, 2017

Mistakes people make when applying for a job (Part 3)

In the third part of a three-episode series, independent recruiter Beth Berk, CPA, offers her final recommendations on what job candidates can do to secure that new position.