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July 3, 2024

Using case studies to boost student participation and performance

Incorporating the case-study method provides a way to improve accounting and finance student engagement.

July 1, 2024

Melancon to retire as CEO of AICPA

The longest-serving leader in the AICPA’s history will depart Dec. 31 after 29 years at the helm.

June 26, 2024

5 ways to support LGBTQ+ employees

Organizations are encouraged to foster an inclusive work environment and create a culture of safety and belonging.

June 26, 2024

Longtime CPA leader: ‘An amazing time to be in the profession’

A state society CEO shares some of the reasons he was drawn to a career in accounting and details the importance of early exposure for the profession. Listen to the episode or read the Q&A.

June 20, 2024

Parting thought from ENGAGE: Don’t let tech changes overwhelm you

A tech-focused CPA explains why he prioritizes attending ENGAGE and discusses how roles are being changed rapidly by emerging technology. Listen to the episode or read the Q&A.

June 10, 2024

CPA Exam’s top scorers earn Elijah Watt Sells Award

Forty CPA candidates received the 2023 Elijah Watt Sells Award, which was established by the AICPA in 1923 to recognize outstanding performance on the CPA Exam.

June 10, 2024

Sustainability course now offers 26.5 CPE credits

The fourth cohort of the ESG and Sustainable Financial Strategy Course begins June 19, presented by the University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School and AICPA & CIMA.

June 6, 2024

AICPA & CIMA CEO search: Details from the selection committee chair

The chair of the selection committee that will pick Barry Melancon’s successor joined the JofA podcast to talk about the search timeline, the qualities sought in a new leader, and the energizing parts of his current role. Hear the episode or read the Q&A.

June 5, 2024

Great Resignation workers less satisfied than before

Workers who quit their job during the Great Resignation are significantly less satisfied than their colleagues who stayed, according to a new survey by The Conference Board. Their overall job satisfaction is down 5.6 percentage points.

June 4, 2024

Insights from ENGAGE: You don’t have to like people to lead people

A learning development adviser shares perspective on the qualities that truly matter for great leadership. Here’s a hint: You don’t have to be a “people person” to thrive.

June 3, 2024

Blind adventurer challenges ENGAGE attendees to reach new heights

The first blind person to reach the summit of Mount Everest welcomes thousands to AICPA & CIMA ENGAGE 2024 with an inspiring story.

May 29, 2024

Maximizing the ENGAGE experience: A co-chair’s guidance

An ENGAGE co-chair explains the reasons he enjoys returning to the conference each year, with a nod to the past and a legendary tax presenter. Hear the podcast episode or read the Q&A.

May 23, 2024

New AICPA chair: ‘We need to promote the cool work we do’

Family influence, personal drive, and a commitment to excellence distinguish AICPA Chair Carla McCall’s professional accomplishments and her vision to empower future generations of accountants.

May 22, 2024

AICPA gives Gold Medal Award of Distinction to Kueppers

The AICPA presented Bob Kueppers, CPA, with the 2024 AICPA Gold Medal Award of Distinction, the organization’s highest honor.

May 22, 2024

CEO Melancon, ‘passionate advocate’ for the profession, to retire

AICPA & CIMA leader’s tenure includes the creation of the CGMA designation and creation of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants.

May 2, 2024

How AI can drive a proactive approach to corporate finance

A finance leader looks back on a key early moment in his career and looks forward to the ways AI will help free up capacity for the finance function of tomorrow. Listen to the podcast or read the Q&A.

April 25, 2024

How accountants can appropriately rely on AI

A CPA and AI expert discusses some of the ethics questions around using AI in this podcast episode. Hear her words or read the Q&A.

April 18, 2024

‘Go before you’re ready’: Advice for leaders in all walks of life

On the latest episode of the Journal of Accountancy podcast, a consultant explains the words behind the leadership acronym BRAVE and details why she needs to listen more to her own advice. Hear her words or read the Q&A.

April 15, 2024

Cautious optimism: CEOs confident in their businesses, the economy

Large-company CEOs in a KPMG survey are confident in the U.S. economy despite multiple risks. Also, the CEOs seem to be changing their thinking about a permanent return to in-office work, with more envisioning a hybrid model.

FROM THIS MONTH'S ISSUE

4 ways solo practitioners can stand out

Five years ago, a grieving Angel Zhen started his own CPA firm with no clients and no revenue. Today, he has 300 clients, $600,000 in revenue and 12 weeks of annual vacation. In this JofA article, he shares how he set up his firm and how you could do the same.