Remote working during COVID-19 - Journal of Accountancy

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August 29, 2025

Take a bold leap instead of a tentative step

A profession leader discusses remote work, AI’s role in accounting, and how journaling and summer breaks help her stay grounded. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A.

February 28, 2025

Remote control: 3 tips from a firm founder and remote-work trendsetter

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.

February 20, 2025

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.

December 4, 2024

More return-to-office mandates? Report looks beyond the headlines

While some large companies have recently made news by making their employees return to the office, another trend is making bigger gains across the employment landscape.

April 17, 2024

More than 4 in 5 large companies still offer flexible work model

Research reveals that four years removed from the beginning of the pandemic, the majority of the largest companies in America feature a structured hybrid model. The most popular model? Three days per week in the office.

August 9, 2023

Future C-suite leaders banking on continued hybrid work model

In a survey of manager-level professionals at financial services institutions, 66% said they likely would leave their current roles if required to return fully to the office. At the same time, the large majority see value in some in-office work hours.

March 30, 2023

How remote work affected early-career auditors

A new study delves into both the negative impacts and upsides of remote working on the learning and professional development of early-career auditors.

January 26, 2023

Innovative CPA firm leader: ‘We never had a fear of trying’

The co-founder of a leading CPA firm explains why Monday is his favorite day of the week, how his firm got out of the “rat race” of hourly billing, and how it has adapted after a merger in this podcast episode with transcript.

January 5, 2023

Hopes for 2023: Addressing change fatigue, making creative connections

A leader in the accounting profession shares hopes for the new year, discusses what’s next for remote work, and explains why change fatigue should be addressed.

December 21, 2022

Future of Finance takeaways: Hopes for the workforce in 2023

A keynote speaker at two recent AICPA & CIMA conferences shares her talent development-related hopes for 2023 in this podcast episode with transcript.

October 17, 2022

Understand the tax consequences of remote work

CPAs can play crucial roles in helping navigate the evolving landscape as state tax authorities ramp up efforts to source additional revenue from out-of-state workers and the companies they work for.

June 1, 2022

Is it time to rethink your firm’s physical footprint?

The rise of remote work is an opportunity to
evaluate where work gets done.

April 7, 2022

CPA Q&A: Parenthood in the pandemic and finance purpose statements

A CPA leader discusses his love of space leading to a job at Virgin Galactic, how finance purpose statements can be “a guiding light,” and advice for aspiring accountants in this podcast episode with transcript.

April 1, 2022

How accounting firms deal with hybrid working

Switching from remote to hybrid working brings
with it challenges accounting firms have not had to
deal with before. Here is how five firms are tackling
these challenges.

March 22, 2022

Advice for building strong personal connections in a hybrid world

A CPA firm leader shares advice on collaboration and learning to be vulnerable and explains why accountants seeking board service shouldn’t focus on the role of treasurer.

March 17, 2022

Not-for-profit audits in a remote world, plus IRS news

Learn how the abrupt shift to remote work affected not-for-profit audits and how they’re coping now, plus the latest news, in this podcast episode with transcript.

March 1, 2022

Steven Harris, CPA, CGMA

The hybrid working environment has improved productivity but requires leaders to focus more on building organizational culture and collaboration, according to Steven Harris, CPA, CGMA.

January 18, 2022

Developing empathy and why it’s OK not to have all the answers

An EY executive explains how organizations can support their employees’ well-being and why leaders should focus on empathy.

November 12, 2021

Rethinking real estate: The benefits of workforce segmentation

Balancing business goals with employee experience can provide the best path forward as hybrid working becomes commonplace.

October 25, 2021

Power naps from home: Are Zzzzs on the clock OK?

Here are some ways to squeeze in a refreshing catnap without risking your boss’s ire.

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