Both quantity and quality of communication are crucial to the success of a fully remote work model, a leader with immense experience in the space shared at the AICPA Personal Financial Planning Summit 2025.
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Want to be CEO of a CAS practice?
A client advisory services expert details the importance of evaluating metrics and not getting bogged down in details — and links good people management to higher client satisfaction.
Pathway to 150 hours enters year 2 with positive reviews
The AICPA and NASBA launched the Experience, Learn and Earn program, offered through Tulane University, to provide a simple, cost-effective pathway to 150 credit hours.
Defining the office in 2025: Shifting models of where work gets done
A leading accounting consultant explains the reasons for a disconnect between some managers and employees when it comes to work location. Listen to the episode or read the Q&A with Jennifer Wilson.
AICPA & CIMA CEO about accounting: ‘The opportunities are endless’
AICPA & CIMA’s new CEO Mark Koziel, CPA, CGMA, shares more of his personal story, including how he learned first-hand about the flexibility that an accounting career can offer. This is the second of a two-part conversation. Listen to the episode or read the Q&A.
AICPA, NASBA propose additional path to CPA licensure, individual mobility
Proposed Uniform Accountancy Act changes would support a path featuring a bachelor’s degree and two years of experience, as well as a mobility model necessary to protect the ability of a CPA to practice in multiple states.
3 things to know about AICPA & CIMA’s new CEO
Mark Koziel, CPA, CGMA, is 44 days into his stint as CEO. What does he foresee for the profession, and how does he want to improve communication with members? Find out in this conversation, the first of two parts. Listen to the episode or read the Q&A.
Melancon named to Accounting Hall of Fame
Barry Melancon, who retired as CEO of AICPA & CIMA in December, will be one of four inductees into the Accounting Hall of Fame in August.
Keys to building winning teams at work
An expert on corporate culture explains why he was drawn to understand how teams succeed and provides advice on how leaders and organizations should address their shortcomings. Also, hear a clip from an NFL player turned CPA comparing the high-level skills needed to excel in both accounting and football.
Report: Undergraduate enrollment in accounting on the rise
The fall semester saw a 12% increase in accounting enrollment from the previous year to the highest figure observed by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center in four years.
Former NFL player making an impact as a CPA
Richie Brockel, whose football career included involvement in a pair of unforgettable trick plays, shares his thoughts on the Super Bowl and discusses the superpower that having a CPA license has afforded him post-football.
The CFO who ran her own race but didn’t run (or swim or bike) alone
Persistence, planning, and problem-solving — skills any good CFO has — also helped one finance leader achieve a major milestone late last year. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A with Ironman triathlete Janice Stucke, CPA.
Activities to ease busy season stress
CPA firms have numerous options to relieve stress and show appreciation.
Hiring best practices: How to succeed in a competitive labor market
What’s the outlook for finance and accounting hiring in the new year, and what role could fully in-office work play? Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A with a placement expert.
Building and running an accounting podcast
Two professors explain how they produce their Journeys of Accountancy podcasts, which feature successful accountants in a variety of careers.
How to stop work from consuming your life
Do you feel overwhelmed by your career? Do self-criticism, perfectionism, and rigid thinking dominate your decision-making? Find out how to bring vision, purpose, and balance into your life.
Using podcasting to attract accounting talent
Two Boise State University accounting professors created a podcast series to attract new talent by taking students on professional journeys.
Seeing the future: 4 CPA leaders look ahead to 2025
Finance leaders sum up sentiment, their own and that of attendees at the Future of Finance Summit. With a focus on positivity, relevance, and tidbits they can take back to their teams, there’s plenty to consider as 2024 winds down. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A.
Farewell Q&A as CEO: Melancon talks retirement, passion for profession
Barry Melancon, CPA, CGMA, is a few weeks away from official retirement. In this podcast episode with a transcript, he assesses how much free time he might have, reflects on the “outpouring” of positive messages, and explains why trust remains a pillar of the profession.
Gravitating to gen AI: CPA leaders show increased interest
More than 3 in 5 business executives surveyed by the AICPA are at least contemplating the use of generative AI, signaling that broad adoption could be around the corner.
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