Human capital

TOPICS / FIRM PRACTICE MANAGEMENT

June 13, 2019

Develop a coaching culture in your organization

Listening and asking the right questions are two keys to coaching employees, said ENGAGE speaker Melisa Galasso, CPA, CGMA, founder of Galasso Learning Solutions in Charlotte, N.C.

June 12, 2019

Tax law changes join staffing as a top issue for CPA firms

Finding qualified staff was once again most CPA firms’ top concern, according to the 2019 PCPS CPA Firm Top Issues Survey.

June 10, 2019

How to motivate and retain your talent

Invest in employees’ growth and development, and they’ll stay loyal to you, said ENGAGE speaker Philip Palaveev, founder of business management consulting firm The Ensemble Practice.

June 10, 2019

Finding time for new skills while working

CPAs share advice on how to juggle classes on top of already busy work and personal schedules.

June 3, 2019

Interviews that will get you the staff you want

Troy Ashby, CPA, offers helpful, concrete suggestions for improving the candidate experience and ensuring applicants form a positive emotional connection with your organization.

June 1, 2019

How to keep your talented CPAs

Companies are improving retention, MAP survey shows.

May 20, 2019

How firms can promote more women to leadership roles

Firm leaders share their thoughts on ways to ensure women have access to opportunities.

May 6, 2019

How to handle office conflict

This article offers tips on how to stay professional, even amid friction.

April 30, 2019

Build employee loyalty with better onboarding

Troy Ashby, CPA, founder of Dallas-Fort Worth-area recruiting firm Benchmark Search Group, outlines steps you can take to improve onboarding and increase new employees’ sense of belonging.

April 29, 2019

How smaller CPA firms handle family leave

Small firms can update policies quickly and understand an employee’s individual needs.

April 8, 2019

Ways to keep your talented CPAs

Flexible scheduling can ward off burnout and help retain staff.

April 8, 2019

Hired someone new? Here’s how to make sure they stay

Within the first 90 days, it’s crucial that you successfully convey to new employees the strong investment you are making in them.

March 25, 2019

Rise of tech requires CPAs to trust in human abilities

Technology can never replicate human advice and connection.

March 18, 2019

Putting skills-based promotion in motion

Skills-based promotion has become a way to stay competitive when finding, hiring, and retaining talent.

March 18, 2019

How to know if retirement is right for you

Experts offer tips on recognizing when it’s time to retire and how to do so with peace of mind.

March 4, 2019

How to be a great boss during busy season

This article discusses ways managers can provide support and encouragement to get their teams to the finish line.

February 11, 2019

Public accounting firms benefit by giving back

Many public accounting firms choose to aid their communities and, in turn, inspire their staffs

February 4, 2019

Small firm spotlight: How I recruit and hire new accountants

A small-firm CPA discusses how his firm approaches hiring and suggests finding the overall best fit and not just focusing on specific skills or experience.

January 28, 2019

Make your firm’s flex options stand out

This article looks at three insights from a survey on CPA firm flex practices.

January 14, 2019

CPAs reveal their favorite mentors

Eleven CPAs describe what made their mentors so significant and unforgettable.

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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.