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October 15, 2015

The power of a planned vacation

This article highlights the benefits of vacations for employees and employers.

October 1, 2015

New direction for CPA exam

Changes proposed by the AICPA would enable testing of higher-order skills that newly licensed CPAs use in their work.

October 1, 2015

Hiring at public accounting firms hits all-time high

Hiring and enrollment in accounting programs are at all-time highs. Master’s degrees are taking off, too, and firms are getting creative in their pursuit of in-demand talent.

September 21, 2015

Memories of the CPA exam

The CPA exam is more than just a test; it’s also a rite of passage for the profession.

September 18, 2015

Career training a key tool to lure accounting talent

Competitive salaries, benefits and perks may not be enough to lure top accounting and finance job candidates during this time of intense competition for talent.

September 17, 2015

5 strategies to grow critical thinking skills

Critical thinking can be described as disciplined thinking that is clear, rational, open-minded, and informed by evidence.

September 14, 2015

How to answer the most challenging job interview questions

Here are a few of the more challenging interview questions you may be asked, and how best to respond.

September 9, 2015

More evidence of accelerating growth in accounting and finance salaries

Accounting and finance salaries in the United States are projected to grow 2.4% in 2016, according to a salary guide published this week, up from the 1.2% increase forecasted for 2015.

September 3, 2015

Rise in US accounting salaries accelerates

Starting salaries for U.S. accounting professionals are expected to rise between 4.0% and 5.3% in the coming year, according to a new salary guide from staffing services provider Robert Half.

September 1, 2015

Changes proposed for CPA exam would enhance higher-order skills testing

The AICPA has proposed changes to the Uniform CPA Examination that are designed to enhance testing of higher-order skills.

September 1, 2015

Lisa J. Cines, CPA, CGMA

Lisa J. Cines, CPA, CGMA, is regional partner in charge of business development and marketing at Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP in Rockville, Md.

August 10, 2015

Hiring and enrollments reached record highs last year

Enrollment in accounting programs and hiring of new graduates by accounting firms are at all-time highs. Master’s degrees are taking off, too, and firms will need to get creative in their pursuit of in-demand talent.

August 1, 2015

Boost your LinkedIn profile

Be prepared when an unexpected career opportunity arises, by following these tips for keeping your LinkedIn page current.

August 1, 2015

How to prevent death by PowerPoint

Communications consultant Steve Bustin outlines the secrets of an effective presentation.

July 1, 2015

Millennial women: How to woo a new generation of employees

Opportunities for advancement and work/life balance matter to this key demographic.

July 1, 2015

Belicia Cespedes: A CPA at 17

Discipline and determination pay off for California teenager Belicia Cespedes.

June 12, 2015

CPAs share lessons from dads

To celebrate Father’s Day, the JofA asked accountants across the country to share some lessons they learned from their fathers—especially ones that helped them later on in the accounting profession.

May 26, 2015

How to motivate students and professionals to take the CPA exam

Environmental factors play a pivotal role in the motivation of students and professionals to take the CPA exam, according to survey findings presented at the AICPA governing Council meeting.

May 19, 2015

Proposed CPE standards update would permit new modes of learning

Newly proposed revisions to continuing professional education standards would allow CPAs to receive credit for instruction in short segments (nano-learning) and blended learning, which combines aspects of face-to-face and online instruction.

April 21, 2015

Doughtie to become first female CEO of KPMG in U.S.

KPMG in the United States has elected Lynne Doughtie, CPA, as its next chairman and CEO, adding to the growing ranks of women in prominent leadership positions in the accounting profession.