Remote working during COVID-19 - Journal of Accountancy

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April 26, 2021

The pandemic pushed us forward. Let’s keep evolving

This article discusses how CPAs should plan for and expect significant organic growth based on the transformation that occurred due to the pandemic.

April 12, 2021

6 proactive steps accountants can take to get promoted in 2021

Individuals who are proactive about their professional development and excel at communication and other soft skills have the best chance of promotion in a remote-working environment.

April 12, 2021

How the 2021 busy season is different

Some accounting firms prepared for the 2021 busy season by staffing up and offering more flexible work options for employees dealing with family issues during the pandemic.

April 9, 2021

How hiring practices have shifted as a result of the pandemic

Companies should consider benefits and challenges of hiring workers outside their geographic area.

April 5, 2021

Keys to striking an effective balance as a manager

This article offers tips on balancing empathetic leadership with critical business goals.

March 25, 2021

Number of US companies planning space reduction grows slightly

Questions asked as part of a quarterly economic sentiment survey show that more companies expect to cut back on office space in the coming year.

March 22, 2021

Why right now is a great time to network

Experts share tips for digital networking.

March 15, 2021

Communication and creativity pay off

A creative agency shares how a new workflow structure helped keep productivity high and interactions smooth while working remotely.

March 15, 2021

6 tips for mitigating and recovering from burnout

This article offers strategies for dealing with burnout at your accounting firm.

March 8, 2021

How to nurture your accounting staff during the pandemic

Here’s what you can do to help staffers deal with the pressures of working virtually under current conditions.

March 1, 2021

Arming staff with the right tools to succeed

This month’s column looks at tactics and technology that leaders can employ to manage staff working remotely.

February 22, 2021

How to support working parents without losing efficiency

This article explores policies companies can put in place to support employees with children during this uniquely challenging time without sacrificing efficiency.

February 16, 2021

4 tips for launching a new initiative virtually

This article offers tips for forming, testing, and launching a new endeavor under remote-working circumstances.

February 10, 2021

Virtual accounting: How to succeed remotely

Founders of a fully virtual accounting firm share how accountants can succeed at working remotely now and after the pandemic is over.

February 8, 2021

How Stack Overflow raised millions while working remotely

This article discusses how one tech firm’s team managed to raise $85 million in investor funding while working remotely during the pandemic.

February 5, 2021

Senate shows bipartisan support for mobile workforce tax legislation

The Senate voted to make room in the FY 2021 budget resolution for mobile workforce legislation. Details of the budget still must be negotiated, but the vote creates the possibility that mobile workforce legislation, which the AICPA strongly supports, will be enacted this year.

February 1, 2021

Trust and technology keep productivity up during pandemic

One company discusses how it found a way to magnify the strengths of remote work by employing a more informal check-in style and building on technology’s democratizing effects.

February 1, 2021

Give your staff great feedback — from a distance

This article discusses ways to make giving remote feedback easier and more effective.

February 1, 2021

Zoom vs. Teams vs. Google Meet: Which is right for you?

Most of the time, you simply click the link given to you and never think twice. But for those of us who have to host meetings, which platform is best? Let’s take a look at each.

February 1, 2021

Career development in a virtual world

With employees now less centralized, organizations face greater challenges in growing the knowledge of the workforce.

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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.