Additional responsibilities around caring for children and supervising schooling are taking a toll on women, putting them at increasing risk of burnout during the pandemic.
Firm practice management
Supporting AAPI talent in May and beyond
A diversity, equity, and inclusion consultant explains why DEI should more often be referred to as DEIB. She also offers tips for organizations and individuals to support employees of Asian heritage.
Diverse faculty attracts diverse students
Professors can shape a student’s experiences, influencing whether students take a course or pursue a career because the person at the front of the classroom looks like them. The first Black CPA Ph.D.s have played an important role in attracting generations of future Black CPAs.
Be more productive while doing less work
CPA firms are often more productive and profitable when owners work less, according to Brannon Poe, CPA, owner of Poe Group Advisors in Charleston, S.C.
Build your small firm or solo practice’s brand
A career expert and three CPAs who have successfully built their brand share some advice.
These are the snacks powering CPAs during tax season
Here are some ways CPAs and their firms are keeping their bodies — and brains — fed during this extended tax season.
AICPA seeks exemption for CPA firms from expected beneficial ownership registry
The AICPA is requesting that all licensed or registered CPA firms be exempted from forthcoming rules that require beneficial ownership information to be reported by small businesses to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).
4 reopening mistakes employers must avoid
As firm leaders prepare for a post-pandemic work world, they should take care to plot a path that steers clear of potential pitfalls — four of which are explored in this article.
Coffey promoted to CEO–Public Accounting
Sue Coffey was promoted to CEO–Public Accounting for the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants.
Understanding the professional liability claims process
We pull back the curtain on the claim process and highlight what to expect if you face this unfortunate situation.
Resilience lessons for women accountants
Fortitude, mentoring and lifelong learning can help women navigate their careers in the accounting profession, according to three women leaders who shared their stories.
The pandemic pushed us forward. Let’s keep evolving
This article discusses how CPAs should plan for and expect significant organic growth based on the transformation that occurred due to the pandemic.
Can accounting firms mandate vaccines?
There are many legal and human resources considerations firms must weigh before crafting a vaccine policy for their staff.
Find success with virtual campus recruiting
This article offers tips to help firms succeed at virtual recruiting.
Breaking a barrier: The first Black partner of Big Eight firm
In 1971, 50 years after the first Black CPA received his license, Elmer J. Whiting Jr. became the first Black partner of one of the nation’s largest accounting firms. His achievement helped to influence and inspire his firm, his community and ambitious professionals following his footsteps.
What we can do to increase the number of Black CPAs
African Americans are still underrepresented in the accounting profession: Only 2% of CPAs are Black. In this second part of a two-episode podcast, we look at what the profession can do to increase the number of Black CPAs.
How the 2021 busy season is different
Some accounting firms prepared for the 2021 busy season by staffing up and offering more flexible work options for employees dealing with family issues during the pandemic.
How hiring practices have shifted as a result of the pandemic
Companies should consider benefits and challenges of hiring workers outside their geographic area.
The struggles and triumphs of the first Black CPAs
We take a look at the remarkable accomplishments of Black CPAs in the 20th century, featuring the testimony of two CPAs who witnessed Black CPA history firsthand: Ruth Harris, the first Black female CPA in Virginia, and Frank Ross, one of the founders of the National Association of Black Accountants.
Keys to striking an effective balance as a manager
This article offers tips on balancing empathetic leadership with critical business goals.
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