For many professionals, public speaking is a dreaded task. The reality, however, is that CPAs often are called to the front of the room, whether it’s to present at a board of directors meeting or speak at a conference or other event. This article presents dozens of tips to help CPAs shine in the public speaking spotlight.
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Becoming a strategic risk adviser
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Drive competencies and develop talent
The financial planning and analysis department at Baker Hughes is more valuable and more collaborative thanks to a three-step employee-development process, the company’s Michael Kinney, CPA, explains.
Scrubbing Facebook
You don’t want your Facebook content to jeopardize potential job opportunities; therefore, you were wise to scour your Facebook page and remove obviously disparaging content, but this scrubbing measure might not be enough.
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A hidden reason women struggle to make it to top leadership roles
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Motivation and preparation can pave the path to CFO
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Making a positive impact
The AICPA’s 102nd chair, Tommye E. Barie, CPA, will focus on helping the profession deepen its relevance and rigor while extending its reach.
Second act: Consulting
Learn how to successfully make a late-career transition to consulting, from CPAs who have done it.
Making manager: The key to accelerating a career in public accounting
Being promoted to manager is a key development in a young public accountant’s career. Here’s what CPAs need to learn to land that promotion.
Expanded role requires expanded skills
CFOs say that by developing the right skills, finance professionals can drive their organizations to conquer the growing complexity and deliver growth.
2014 Leadership Academy class learns skills to tackle management challenges
Thirty-eight young CPAs were selected to participate in the sixth annual Leadership Academy, a four-day AICPA program in which the participants learn strategic planning techniques and develop personal success skills for handling personal and professional management challenges. Leadership Academy participants, all between the ages of 25 and 35, were to
Avoid a career stall
Many CPAs set career goals that include attaining a specific title or role, such as partner or CFO. But what happens if you get stuck—say, in middle management—along the way? Here are steps you can take to get your career moving ahead: Perform an annual career checkup. CPAs, whether in
CPA Canada: Frequently asked questions on Canada’s accounting profession consolidation
Canada’s accounting profession is undergoing a radical transformation: the consolidation of three accounting credentials into a new, single designation, the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA). The abbreviation, which is synonymous with the U.S. certified public accountant designation, raises questions on both sides of the border.
The leading edge: Tips from the AICPA Leadership Academy
What does it take to be a great leader? What are the keys to inspiring and guiding others to maximize their potential? This article looks at five lessons learned at the AICPA Leadership Academy.
Critical skills needed for finance to cut through complexity
The roles of finance professionals are expanding at a fast pace in a constantly changing global economic environment, new AICPA research shows, creating an urgent need for accounting and finance professionals to grow their skills. An overwhelming majority (85%) of CPAs who participated in a recent survey said the role
FAQs for the CGMA exam
AICPA members who register for the CGMA designation after Jan. 1, 2015, will be required to take an assessment of management accounting skills and competencies.
AICPA task force advocates for new strategies in professional development
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