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June 1, 2016

How to increase CPAs’ happiness on the job

Happier employees are more likely to stay with their employers—and retention is essential at a time when firms across the country are engaged in a full-on competition for the best CPAs.

June 1, 2016

Should CPAs switch to Windows 10 or Office 2016?

CPAs face intriguing choices with the newest editions of Microsoft’s operating system and Office application suite. The JofA’s panel of tech experts offers guidance on how to evaluate the new offerings.

May 31, 2016

6 steps to shore up your technology defenses

Now is a good time to update critical controls and close backdoors that can increase your or your company’s exposure to potential cybersecurity attack damages.

May 23, 2016

How to make company events more inclusive

Organizations may inadvertently appear insensitive to factors such as race, age, gender, income level, religion, or physical limitations when staging social functions.

May 18, 2016

4 steps to start a reverse mentoring program

New employees, including interns are digital natives and have much to offer.

May 17, 2016

Succession issues likely to fuel urgency around retention of women CPAs

With leaders from the Baby Boomer generation retiring, the CPA profession is looking for new leaders to step forward.

May 17, 2016

How CPA firms can evolve for continued success

Technology, specialization, succession issues and other factors are combining to change the marketplace for CPA firms.

May 15, 2016

Be vigilant about cybersecurity, warns former FBI agent

Chris Tarbell led FBI investigations that resulted in multiple high-profile cybercrime arrests. He shared his tips for cybersecurity during a presentation at the AICPA spring Council meeting.

May 9, 2016

The business case for diversity and inclusion at CPA firms

Here are some reasons diversity and inclusion make good business sense for CPA firms.

May 2, 2016

Ways to reduce the gender pay gap

Closing the wage gap between male and female accountants is becoming critical as the profession looks to increase diversity in its ranks.

May 2, 2016

Want your merger to work? Implement these 10 ideas

Here’s how to avoid some common mistakes that cause mergers to fail.

May 1, 2016

Walking the talk on quality control

These tips can help CPAs better incentivize quality control in their firms.

April 25, 2016

How to prevent workers from wasting time on tech troubles

Many minutes, hours, and sometimes days can be wasted on IT-related issues, costing both time and money.

April 18, 2016

Manager Survival Series: Managing conflict

The ability to recognize conflict, understand what’s causing it, and then work through it swiftly will serve you well as a manager.

April 18, 2016

Acquisition rules for CPA firms to live by

This article examines the most common internal obstacles that firms face when acquiring other CPA firms and offers possible solutions.

April 11, 2016

Take the test: What are your unconscious biases?

Unconscious bias can affect everything from hiring to promotions to project assignments—and potentially could derail efforts at promoting diversity.

April 4, 2016

Want to make more money? Focus on revenue-producing behaviors

In the pursuit of revenue growth, many firms make the mistake of overemphasizing the billing measures of chargeability and utilization.

March 21, 2016

Should you accept a counteroffer from your employer?

This article offers advice on how to navigate the delicate process of (potentially) leaving your job.

March 14, 2016

Should you wait for a promotion—or move on?

What can you do to avoid staying longer than you should? Ask how you are doing!

March 7, 2016

How CPA firms can counteract unconscious bias

Though we like to think we’re impartial in our decision-making, it’s often the case that our unconscious beliefs affect our choices.

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