Human capital

TOPICS / FIRM PRACTICE MANAGEMENT

July 21, 2022

Breaking down the top issues facing CPA firms

Two CPA leaders analyze the critical issues identified by firms in a recent survey, including IRS service, succession planning, retention, and more.

July 1, 2022

Top firms dig deeper to retain employees

As the Great Resignation continues unabated, top firms are beginning to raise starting salaries and add benefits to keep employees from looking for greener pastures.

June 23, 2022

How the Great Resignation has affected the accounting profession

A CPA leader discusses the hiring and staffing trends that have affected the wider workforce as well as the accounting profession in this podcast episode with transcript.

June 1, 2022

5 ways accounting firms can better support LGBTQ+ employees

Creating a real sense of belonging for LGBTQ+ employees benefits individuals, clients, firms, and the profession.

May 1, 2022

Smart strategies that prepared these firms for a tough labor market

Recruit and retain staff by giving them a fulfilling career with room for work/life balance.

April 6, 2022

CPA firms show progress in diversity amid pipeline challenges

The AICPA’s 2021 Trends report provides information on the status of education, hiring, leadership and diversity in the accounting profession.

April 1, 2022

How accounting firms deal with hybrid working

Switching from remote to hybrid working brings
with it challenges accounting firms have not had to
deal with before. Here is how five firms are tackling
these challenges.

March 31, 2022

FP&A: A new niche — and an expanded definition

An ENGAGE speaker shares six core principles for business and why the abbreviation FP&A means multiple things to him in this podcast episode with transcript.

March 22, 2022

Finding ‘untapped’ talent pools of CPAs

Now may be the time to rethink hiring strategies and cast a wider net for talent acquisition.

March 15, 2022

Recruiting, flexible working, and tax season issues for small firms

An AICPA vice president explains some of the key practice management concerns of smaller CPA firms — talent, technology, and tax season — in this podcast episode with transcript.

February 1, 2022

The 3 components of burnout, and why they are heightened now

Author Britt Andreatta, Ph.D., explains why change is difficult and why now is the time for leaders to spend even more time focusing on employee well-being.

January 18, 2022

Developing empathy and why it’s OK not to have all the answers

An EY executive explains how organizations can support their employees’ well-being and why leaders should focus on empathy.

January 13, 2022

Does client feedback hold the secret to employee retention?

Firm leaders can use the data they gather from client feedback systems to streamline processes and reduce strain on staff.

January 1, 2022

What’s your type? Identify your culture and hire the right people

Does your firm prioritize relationships, procedures, or competitiveness? The answer can determine whom you should hire.

December 17, 2021

Protect staff’s mental health with true time off

PTO isn’t as fulfilling as it could be when staff feel the need to respond to work emails on days off or anticipate coming back to full inboxes.

November 12, 2021

Rethinking real estate: The benefits of workforce segmentation

Balancing business goals with employee experience can provide the best path forward as hybrid working becomes commonplace.

November 8, 2021

Half-day Fridays: A workplace perk worth exploring

After closing the book on busy season, employees savor shorter workweeks.

October 22, 2021

Hiring for culture: How to find the best staff for your firm

In this second part of a two-part podcast, Guy Gage, founder of consulting firm PartnersCoach, talks about interview questions to ask that can determine whether a job candidate will integrate well to your culture.

October 18, 2021

What type of culture does your firm have?

In this first part of a two-part podcast, Guy Gage, founder of consulting firm PartnersCoach, discusses the three types of culture he sees most often in CPA firms, and ways you can tell which predominates in your firm.

September 1, 2021

The impact of mentoring: How to build on success

Progress for Black professionals in accounting can be accelerated with the right moves from firms and other professionals.

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.