Human capital

TOPICS / FIRM PRACTICE MANAGEMENT

December 7, 2015

Manager Survival Series: The chronically late or absent employee

This article offers tips on to how to handle the chronically late or absent professional employee in the typical workplace.

December 7, 2015

Heading off into the sunset? Avoid these 5 retirement pitfalls

This column outlines five important retirement mistakes for CPAs to avoid.

December 1, 2015

Starting a women’s initiative

Follow these tips to make your firm’s initiative focused and successful.

November 16, 2015

Women see far more partnership gains with small firms than with large ones

The AICPA CPA Firm Gender Survey found that women account for 40% of the partnership ranks in firms with 20 or fewer CPAs—double the rate of firms with 100 or more CPAs.

November 2, 2015

5 strategies for managing the coming talent crunch

The column explores five top strategies to help you better manage your firm’s capacity issues.

October 26, 2015

How CPAs can save money and time when traveling

CPAs who travel face the modern-day hassles of business travel, from booking to packing to hopping on and off planes, trains, and automobiles.

October 22, 2015

Dispelling 4 myths that shroud diversity and inclusion

Four stubborn myths have clouded some of the discussion of diversity and inclusion in accounting, Rich Caturano said in a speech to the AICPA governing Council.

October 19, 2015

Remote working: Is it right for your firm?

This article highlights a few reasons you might want to implement remote teams in your firm and challenges you may face if you decide to do so.

October 1, 2015

Hiring at public accounting firms hits all-time high

Hiring and enrollment in accounting programs are at all-time highs. Master’s degrees are taking off, too, and firms are getting creative in their pursuit of in-demand talent.

October 1, 2015

How to win the Game of Talent

Take a detailed look at how to succeed in the most heated competition for accounting talent in recent memory.

September 9, 2015

More evidence of accelerating growth in accounting and finance salaries

Accounting and finance salaries in the United States are projected to grow 2.4% in 2016, according to a salary guide published this week, up from the 1.2% increase forecasted for 2015.

September 3, 2015

Rise in US accounting salaries accelerates

Starting salaries for U.S. accounting professionals are expected to rise between 4.0% and 5.3% in the coming year, according to a new salary guide from staffing services provider Robert Half.

August 18, 2015

7 strategies for building employee loyalty

Loyalty is a dying characteristic in many organizations, on the employer side and on the employee side.

August 17, 2015

How to handle poor performers

Subpar workers are actually a byproduct of subpar management.

August 10, 2015

Hiring and enrollments reached record highs last year

Enrollment in accounting programs and hiring of new graduates by accounting firms are at all-time highs. Master’s degrees are taking off, too, and firms will need to get creative in their pursuit of in-demand talent.

August 10, 2015

Be strategic when awarding raises and promotions

Choose the right carrots and sticks to motivate your staff.

July 1, 2015

Millennial women: How to woo a new generation of employees

Opportunities for advancement and work/life balance matter to this key demographic.

June 9, 2015

Staffing issues surge to forefront of accounting firm concerns

Workload compression during consecutive challenging tax seasons has helped contribute to a growing talent shortage for accounting firms seeking qualified staff.

April 13, 2015

Working to close the skills gap

Many organizations are having difficulty finding skilled talent. This infographic explores the methods employers are using to attract top candidates and innovate their talent searches.

April 13, 2015

You made partner: Now what?

Becoming a partner requires a shift in mindset from employee to business owner. Young partners share what they’ve learned about being leaders, setting goals, developing others, and adjusting to new roles.

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AI risks CPAs should know

Are you ready for the AI revolution in accounting? This JofA Technology Q&A article explores the top risks CPAs face—from hallucinations to deepfakes—and ways to mitigate them.