Zoom meetings — without the awkwardness
Leading an online meeting involves managing the technology as well as the participants.
Professional Development
Value of licensure reaffirmed by new research report
As the pandemic continues, and licensing issues keep getting prioritized on legislative agendas, the AICPA is monitoring occupational licensing bills to ensure they do not harm the profession and the public.
Black CPA Centennial celebrates first Black CPA
John W. Cromwell Jr., the son of a former slave, overcame many obstacles in his life to earn his place in history as the nation’s first Black CPA in 1921. His story is an inspiration and lesson in tenacity for future generations of Black accountants.
Cutting out busywork to increase productivity
These five tips can help you achieve creative productivity that will help boost your career and business.
Maryland’s Tom Hood joins the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants
Tom Hood, the longtime CEO of the Maryland Association of CPAs (MACPA), has joined the leadership team of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants as executive vice president of business growth and engagement.
Trust and technology keep productivity up during pandemic
One company discusses how it found a way to magnify the strengths of remote work by employing a more informal check-in style and building on technology’s democratizing effects.
Give your staff great feedback — from a distance
This article discusses ways to make giving remote feedback easier and more effective.
Award celebrates powerful women in accounting
Twenty-five leaders in the accounting profession received 2020 Most Powerful Women in Accounting Awards, which were created by CPA Practice Advisor and are administered jointly with the AICPA.
Career development in a virtual world
With employees now less centralized, organizations face greater challenges in growing the knowledge of the workforce.
Tackle 5 tough job interview questions
We asked human resources experts for their insider knowledge. They share what they’re looking for when they ask certain tricky job interview questions and how job seekers can craft an impressive answer.
Kristen Kociolek, CPA, CGMA
Project management is most successful when a solid plan is accompanied with the flexibility to change when needed, according to Kristen Kociolek, CPA, CGMA.
Agreement with Jamaican accounting institute provides pathway to CGMA
The AICPA and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Jamaica (ICAJ) created a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to offer accounting and finance professionals the opportunity to earn the CGMA designation.
How one government auditor improved employee training
Stephanie Palmertree, winner of the 2020 state-level Outstanding CPA in Government Impact Award, discussed the tools and tactics she and her senior staff used to improve the state auditor’s CPE program.
Individual CPAs can apply for .cpa web domain Friday
Licensed CPAs can apply for individual .cpa domains beginning Jan. 15, the AICPA announced. Thousands of firms and approved organizations applied for the top-level domain during their application window, which was open from Sept. 1.
Why investing in employees matters more than ever
A Robert Half executive explains the retention worries of senior managers and what employees expect from their organizations amid the pandemic.
Lessen your stress heading into 2021
Try these suggestions from faculty and other experts for reducing the strain and taking better care of yourself and your students.
Look your best during online classes
Improve the way you appear on camera with a few simple tweaks.
Get a remote job off to a great start
Use these tips to help ensure a smooth transition in a new job.
Keeping microaggressions out of your workplace
This article offers steps firms and individuals can take to make sure microaggressions are not part of their organization.
4 ways to enable resilience
Sometimes the simplest values can help organizations succeed in troubling times.
