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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

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

3 tips for more productive telecommuting

This column offers advice on how to increase your productivity and happiness when you work from home.

September 15, 2016

4 ways accountants can get more out of social media

Social media presents risks and opportunities.

September 12, 2016

How to use your vacation before you lose it

This column offers strategies to help you use your vacation before the end of this year or get off to a good start for next year.

September 1, 2016

Anthony Nitti, CPA

Anthony Nitti, CPA, has pursued his passion for writing while serving tax clients as a partner with WithumSmith+Brown in Aspen, Colo.

September 1, 2016

How the next CPA exam was developed

The updated CPA exam debuts on April 1, 2017. Here are seven things you need to know about the exam’s new focus and the work and research involved in the update.

August 22, 2016

What to do if you lose your job

Regardless of whether you left your job, or your job left you, there are some steps you should take to get your career back on track.

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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.