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January 1, 2017

Scripting your next role

Learn how to tell a compelling personal story that will help you land the job you covet.

December 12, 2016

8 tips to prioritizing effectively

It is imperative that CPAs learn how to manage and organize their time and tasks.

December 5, 2016

7 things Millennials should not say to supervisors

This article offers seven things Millennials–and all employees–should avoid saying to their supervisors.

December 1, 2016

SEC seeks accounting fellow candidates

Applications are due Jan. 13.

December 1, 2016

Rising to the top on a reduced schedule

Some CPAs have shown that the long-hours road isn’t the only way to reach the peak of the accounting career mountain.

December 1, 2016

How new CPAs can build a book of business

New CPAs can plant the seeds of future business now by taking steps such as joining groups, solidifying relationships with their contacts, and using social media to raise their profile.

December 1, 2016

Harriet Greenberg, CPA/PFS, co-managing partner at Friedman LLP in New York City, advises CPAs who wish to pursue a specialty area to determine their interests, summon their existing skill sets, and immerse themselves.

November 1, 2016

Tips for first-year auditors

New auditors must be conscientious and diligent, and get help when they need it.

November 1, 2016

Exploring mentorship: A graceful exit

At one midsize Illinois firm, staff members who want to leave the firm receive mentoring assistance as they pursue their career’s next chapter.

November 1, 2016

Paying it forward

Meet Kimberly Ellison-Taylor, CPA, CGMA, the new chairman of the AICPA board of directors.

October 24, 2016

Try these simple productivity tips to improve efficiency

This column offers tips on managing email, delegating tasks, avoiding duplication of effort, eliminating clutter, and re-arranging your workspace.

October 20, 2016

Strategically thinking through a career concern

This column features techniques to help understand challenges and develop a plan to turn them into opportunities.

October 17, 2016

How to campaign for your next career move

You should have a personal brand, and one that is well-crafted.

October 3, 2016

Will CPAs one day wear shorts in the office?

Employees welcome the option to wear shorts, but many are reluctant to do so.

October 1, 2016

Crafting a career that fits the life you want to lead

CPAs have many options in structuring their professional lives. This article explores the major changes made by four CPAs and offers advice on how others can map their own path.

October 1, 2016

Rise in accounting salaries projected to accelerate

Senior and staff accountants are in high demand.

October 1, 2016

Turning a classic networking tactic into a job lead

Young professionals looking for career development opportunities are reviving the informational interview, a classic networking tactic that fell out of favor with the rise of digital research tools.

October 1, 2016

CPE standards updated

Rules changes allow credit for new methods of learning.

September 26, 2016

How firms can close the gender gap

Women face 6 major challenges to achieving upward mobility equal to that of their male counterparts. Fortunately, organizations can take steps to address each issue.

September 19, 2016