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Comfort in the uncomfortable: One-on-one meeting strategies that work

A keynote speaker and author discusses a leadership role model, how he’s now “flirting with burnout,” and why managers have to be ready to ask tough questions in one-on-one meetings — and keep those meetings on the calendar. This is the second of a two-part conversation. You can listen here to the first part.

Working 9 to 9: One expert’s experience with severe burnout

It’s been 10 years since an entrepreneur and author was sidelined by burnout. He’s disheartened that the topic remains so prevalent today. On a related front, he says the four-day workweek is “an inevitability.” Hear the podcast or read the Q&A.

CPA licensure program off to ‘promising’ start

The Experience, Learn & Earn program, designed to help accounting graduates earn required academic credits for CPA licensure, began earlier this year with online classes at Tulane University.

Trust issues: How earning employee trust can pay dividends

While new research reveals that most employers trust their employees, many fall short when it comes to communicating their level of confidence. That lack of clarity can hinder the ability of employees to do their best work.

Why are there fewer accountants? What the research says

AICPA & CIMA’s CEO of Public Accounting joined the JofA podcast for a discussion focused on the accounting pipeline, the importance of mobility for practicing CPAs, and more. Read the Q&A or listen to the episode.

Bubble trouble: How leaders can identify and escape their biases

A finance leader and keynote speaker explains how one “sneaky” bias can limit leaders — and how a focus on progression planning instead of traditional succession planning can build stronger teams. Read the Q&A or listen to the podcast episode.

C-suite goal: Keep up with new technology

Keeping up with new technology is the top personal challenge for executives, followed closely by balancing career and personal life, and embracing change and innovation, according to a new survey.

Tech roundtable: AI and automation go way beyond ChatGPT

There’s a lot more to artificial intelligence than ChatGPT. What is it and how will CPAs be affected? Find out from three top accounting technology experts in the latest episode of the JofA podcast, which includes a full transcript.

What it’s like to be a finance apprentice

An accounting apprentice, laying the foundation for a future leadership role, explains how he’s advancing through the AICPA’s finance apprenticeship program in this podcast episode with transcript.

Why accounting deserves STEM status, and how you can help

The practice of accounting is increasingly tied to technology, and that’s one reason the AICPA is advocating for accounting to be recognized federally as a STEM education field. Learn more in this podcast episode or written Q&A.

AICPA member insurer clarifies coverage for BOI work by accountants

CNA, which has policies with 25,000 AICPA member accounting firms, said in a statement last week that its professional liability policies generally will cover work services associated with the Corporate Transparency Act, which includes rules for BOI reporting.

Finance leaders have trust issues with their data

Almost 40% of CFOs in a global survey do not completely trust the accuracy of their organization’s financial data, and trust is even lower for finance leaders who are closer to the numbers.

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