Human capital

TOPICS / FIRM PRACTICE MANAGEMENT

January 1, 2026

How a CPA beat burnout after strokes, years of depression

After suffering two strokes in four days, the author battled mental health issues before he learned to recognize, address, and prevent chronic stress.

November 1, 2025

Building a firm where CPAs want to work

Firms that distinguish themselves as employers of choice offer employees a healthy workplace culture, which helps recruit and retain talent.

September 1, 2025

Start risk management with employee onboarding

Include risk management training during new employee onboarding to
help establish their risk
management mindset from
Day 1.

August 27, 2025

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.

August 1, 2025

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.

July 31, 2025

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.

June 1, 2025

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.

May 27, 2025

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.

March 1, 2025

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.

February 21, 2025

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.

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.

November 1, 2024

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.

October 18, 2024

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.

September 19, 2024

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.

September 1, 2024

Rewriting accounting’s employment narrative

Firms and finance departments implement changes to improve the employee experience and create more career accountants.

September 1, 2024

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.

September 1, 2024

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.

July 31, 2024

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.

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 6, 2024

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.

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Want to thrive in an AI world? Power up your people skills

Learn how CPAs can strengthen their human relationships by developing their communication, curiosity, and self-awareness. Artificial intelligence can’t replicate these people skills.