Powerful internship programs for smaller firms
Even the smallest firms can benefit from having interns. Try these strategies for recruiting on campus and providing interns with a compelling experience.
Human capital
CPA firm leaders, what will your legacy be?
To compete, firm leaders must accept and invest in change and embrace their NextGen leaders’ ideas much earlier than they might have expected.
6 tips for creating an effective team culture
This article offers ways to help managers build an effective team and develop exercises to keep it running smoothly.
Recognizing staff at the end of the year
Don’t underestimate how much showing your appreciation means to staff.
Working together to grow the CPA pipeline
Accounting students are the future of the profession. So how can professors and practitioners work together to make sure those students complete their education and go on to earn their CPA license with the skill sets they need to be successful?
Struggling to hire? Improve the interview experience
This article discusses the phases of the interview process and ideas for improving the candidate experience.
13 signs that your firm is outdated
This article discusses ways to assess your firm’s future readiness in its culture and talent practices.
What to do when job candidates “ghost” you
There are steps recruiters and hiring managers can take to avoid ghosting.
How to interview for soft skills
Rian Powell explains the right questions to ask during job interviews to assess candidates’ soft skills.
Accounting leaders make 9 requests of NextGen
This article discusses the requests established leaders have for future leaders.
Consider nonfinancial metrics when compensating partners
Allan Koltin, CPA, CGMA, CEO of Koltin Consulting Group, reviews ways CPA firms evaluate the intangibles when determining partner compensation.
When to change the partner compensation plan
Allan Koltin, CPA, CGMA, CEO of Koltin Consulting Group, discusses ways to determine when to redesign compensation formulas for firm partners.
Women’s initiatives: A step-by-step plan
The AICPA Women’s Initiatives Executive Committee’s three-year pilot program helped firms discover the most effective methods for empowering women in the workplace.
Ensuring partner compensation is in line
Allan Koltin, CPA, CGMA, CEO of Koltin Consulting Group, outlines ways to know when your partner compensation is balanced correctly.
12 US cities where accountants draw higher pay
Two new salary guides show higher pay benchmarks for accountants in several locations in California and the Northeast.
Three best practices for partner compensation
Allan Koltin, CPA, CGMA, CEO of Koltin Consulting Group, discusses effective approaches to compensating partners.
Unhappy in your work? Tell someone!
This column explores six strategies employees can use to drive an honest dialogue about their satisfaction and increase their chances of remaining with their firm.
Three steps for transferring ownership
Jennifer Wilson, a partner and co-founder of ConvergenceCoaching LLC, discusses best practices for transferring ownership from one generation to another.
Factors keeping top talent on board
Jennifer Wilson, a partner and co-founder of ConvergenceCoaching LLC, discusses reasons why bright, talented employees stay at their firms.
Three keys to retiring with grace
Jennifer Wilson, a partner and co-founder of ConvergenceCoaching LLC, discusses strategies for paving the way to a smooth retirement.
