Among accounting firms, staff retention is a top area of concern. This article looks at actions firms can take to inspire and engage their teams.
Human capital
Challenges continue for African-American accountants
Recently launched affinity programs have improved mentoring opportunities, but African-Americans feel left out of informal social networks and challenged in navigating corporate politics, a new survey shows.
CPA firms share their holiday traditions
From Christmas to Mardi Gras to Pi Day, CPA firms celebrate the holidays. See how your fellow CPAs have fun, eat well, and give back all year long.
Books to read before busy season starts
Several CPAs recommend books to help others in the profession prepare for the busy season.
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.
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13 signs that your firm is outdated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.
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.
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.
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.
How to be more engaged at work
This article offers tips on getting out of a workplace slump.
9 requests from your future leaders
This article explores the behavior and firm changes Next Gen leaders want.
When a colleague announces they’re transgender
This column offers advice on dealing with questions that may arise.
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