Explaining bad news in the right way can make you more valuable to both your client and your employer.
Firm practice management
Generation Z hits the workplace
This article discusses some of the overarching trends driving this group of incoming CPAs.
How to make clients love your firm
Clients who feel an emotional connection to your firm can be your greatest assets — especially in an age where accounting work is becoming increasingly commoditized.
Why promoting for the right qualities is crucial
This article offers advice on how organizations can cultivate top-performing managers.
5 behaviors for building strong, inclusive teams
This article discusses ways to move firms and the profession toward more inclusive and diverse teams.
Nonaccounting grad hires rise at CPA firms
But a new report shows that undergrad accounting enrollment remains high.
‘Hosting Services’ tips
A new ethics interpretation gives CPAs guidance on preserving their independence with attest clients.
What CPAs must do to capitalize on disruption
This article explores ways accountants should be preparing themselves and their businesses for the coming wave of technology-powered disruption.
Responding to the growing gig economy
More people are patching together their incomes with less-traditional contracting and freelance work. Learn more about this trend and how CPAs can play a role.
#MeToo brings new expectations
A greater focus is being placed on preventing and investigating sexual harassment in the workplace.
Supporting the introverts in your workplace
Management experts provide tips on how to motivate introverted employees and bring out the best in them.
Surviving an economic downturn
This article offers advice on how to survive, and even thrive, during tough economic times.
8 tips for making the most of business meals
This articles discusses ways to get the most out of your next business lunch or dinner.
How to deal with last-minute clients
Dealing with clients who wait until the last minute to submit their information is a reality for most accounting firms. CPAs offer their best tips for helping procrastinators meet deadlines.
Steps toward closing the gender pay gap
Eliminating pay disparities can help firms recruit and retain employees. Learn about the causes of the pay gap and what your firm can do to assess and revamp its compensation practices.
Housekeeping tips to mitigate data security risk
Protecting your firm from privacy breaches is often a matter of strong internal practices.
Disaster preparation basics
Failing to plan can have serious consequences for companies and firms that don’t prepare carefully for disaster recovery and business continuity.
What to do before the cloud goes down
Tech experts weigh in on the steps firms can take to stay productive in the event of a cloud software outage.
Tips for stopping scam calls to your phone and business
This article offers tips to help you combat unwanted robocalls.
How to effectively implement innovation
Without a plan, you can end up wasting time and money on marketing a service you aren’t able to deliver.
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