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July 11, 2016

8 tips for navigating office politics

This column offers strategies for evading political gaffes at work and for dealing with situations that often cannot be avoided.

July 1, 2016

Making workflows work

These best practices can lead to better productivity and improved client satisfaction and retention.

July 1, 2016

How CPAs can make the most of their tech resources

New technologies provide opportunity, but growing threats pose increased risk. What can CPAs do? Our accounting technology experts offer their advice in the second part of the JofA’s annual round table.

July 1, 2016

Nurturing the human element

Through a global career progression framework and real-time feedback, PwC is attempting to develop and retain talent in the hopes of continuing to improve audit quality.

July 1, 2016

The unexpected risks of trustee services

CPAs who agree to perform trustee services have to take more into account than just helping a client.

July 1, 2016

Navigating the path to success in accounting practice sales

This article provides guidance on avoiding hazards that can derail the sale of a CPA firm and jeopardize the financial future of the firm and its owners.

June 20, 2016

CPA firms finding benefits in casual dress trend

Professionals at Armanino LLP and Crowe Horwath LLP have reacted enthusiastically to their firms’ recent implementation of casual dress codes for the office.

June 20, 2016

Money isn’t everything: Nonfinancial rewards that retain the best workers

Today’s professionals desire—and require—much more than money to stay satisfied, engaged, and loyal.

June 16, 2016

3 reasons to use all your vacation days

Leaving your vacation unused isn’t good for workers or employers.

June 13, 2016

How to find the right mentor

Spend time thinking about why you want a mentor before you waste anyone’s time.

June 6, 2016

Want to keep your Next Gen leaders? Make these changes ASAP

The next generation of leaders has a very consistent list of the changes they want to see.

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.

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Tax-efficient drawdown strategies in retirement

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