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Human capital
Out of office: Employers’ push for more office time meets resistance
While the number of days the average employee is expected to work in the office approaches three, the number of days spent in the office lags behind employer expectations.
How one firm helps recruits pass the CPA Exam
Weinstein Spira provides time for study, food for study groups, and a $10,000 bonus for staff who successfully complete the CPA Exam process.
The case for outsourcing: 3 ways to win
While some organizations take a quick glimpse at outsourcing and conclude that it’s not a viable option, those that look closer often unearth alternative uses that can bring value.
How employers can hire the best accounting students
College campuses remain the most fertile ground for finding future accountants. Here are tips for cultivating relationships and landing talent.
What leaders need to know about a growing group of employees
As Gen Zs and Millennials begin to become a bigger majority in the workforce, a new survey provides insights into what motivates them to switch jobs and what motivates them to stay.
Are you too busy to lead?
Leadership coaches and firm leaders share insights about how to get off the busy-ness treadmill and make time for high-level responsibilities.
The cost of doing business: Pay increases may be muted in 2025
A survey of CFOs and finance leaders across all industries reveals that while most still see value in pay bumps for staff, increases may be slowing.
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.
Offshoring for CPA firms: The hows and whys
Offshoring can open the door to a global talent pool, but firms should follow best practices and avoid common pitfalls.
How firms can score the right talent mix
Want to build an employee roster that hits all the right notes? These 3 tips are key.
JofA highlights: Tackling accounting’s talent shortage, ChatGPT tips
The JofA’s editor-in-chief highlights the news, features, and advice that CPAs will find useful in recently published and upcoming issues of the magazine. Listen to the podcast episode or read the transcript.
Rewriting accounting’s employment narrative
Firms and finance departments implement changes to improve the employee experience and create more career accountants.
How academia is tackling the accounting talent shortage
Tactics include second-chance test taking, expanded curricula, extra help for at-risk students, and more. Early results are encouraging.
Scaling with offshoring
Nick Sinclair, founder, TOA Global, discusses why forward-thinking firms are adopting a blended talent model, integrating onshore, offshore, and on-demand teams.
Pipeline plan of action: Read the Accounting Talent Strategy Report
One year after its formation, the National Pipeline Advisory Group published its recommendations for improving the talent pipeline.
5 ways to support LGBTQ+ employees
Organizations are encouraged to foster an inclusive work environment and create a culture of safety and belonging.
Finding qualified staff tops ranking of CPA firm top issues
Accounting firms named finding qualified staff as their top issue, according to biennial survey results released by the AICPA’s firm practice management section.
Pipeline Pledge: How small commitments can make a big difference
The National Pipeline Advisory Group has big ideas for growing talent, and a small request related to its efforts could prove invaluable for the profession.
NPAG recommends solutions to the talent shortage
The National Pipeline Advisory Group will present an extensive draft of its findings to AICPA Council before publishing the final report over the summer.
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Preparing clients for new provisions next tax season
As the 2025 filing season approaches, H.R. 1 introduces significant tax reforms that CPAs must be prepared to navigate. These legislative changes represent some of the most comprehensive tax updates in recent years, affecting both individual and corporate taxpayers. This report provides in-depth analysis and guidance on H.R. 1.
