Human capital

TOPICS / FIRM PRACTICE MANAGEMENT

January 9, 2019

How to improve communication at small CPA firms

If poor communication is leading to inefficiency — or worse — at your firm, this podcast episode with AICPA board member Melody Feniks will provide strategies that can help.

January 1, 2019

Smashing the barriers to employee engagement

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.

January 1, 2019

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.

December 19, 2018

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.

December 3, 2018

Books to read before busy season starts

Several CPAs recommend books to help others in the profession prepare for the busy season.

December 1, 2018

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.

November 19, 2018

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.

November 5, 2018

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.

November 5, 2018

Recognizing staff at the end of the year

Don’t underestimate how much showing your appreciation means to staff.

October 22, 2018

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?

October 22, 2018

Struggling to hire? Improve the interview experience

This article discusses the phases of the interview process and ideas for improving the candidate experience.

October 15, 2018

13 signs that your firm is outdated

This article discusses ways to assess your firm’s future readiness in its culture and talent practices.

October 9, 2018

What to do when job candidates “ghost” you

There are steps recruiters and hiring managers can take to avoid ghosting.

October 1, 2018

How to interview for soft skills

Rian Powell explains the right questions to ask during job interviews to assess candidates’ soft skills.

September 17, 2018

Accounting leaders make 9 requests of NextGen

This article discusses the requests established leaders have for future leaders.

September 1, 2018

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.

August 29, 2018

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.

August 13, 2018

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.

July 16, 2018

How to be more engaged at work

This article offers tips on getting out of a workplace slump.

July 9, 2018

9 requests from your future leaders

This article explores the behavior and firm changes Next Gen leaders want.

FROM THIS MONTH'S ISSUE

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.