Advice from ENGAGE
The ENGAGE 2020 conference went all virtual this year because of the pandemic but still featured useful tips on accounting, auditing, technology, client services, and more.
Career Management
The art of the client email
Make sure your messages are getting noticed and opened in clients’ inboxes.
When disorganization derails your workflow
Workplace experts offer strategies to help you gain more control of your workflow, even when others cause the chaos.
The must-have items for traveling accountants
CPAs share tips for on getting back on the road when the COVID-19 crisis is over.
Spreading the word to youth about financial literacy
CPAs active in volunteer efforts share their advice on how to give back through financial literacy work.
When perfectionism becomes a problem
Perfectionism can be counterproductive and even damaging to one’s health, but it is possible to do a great job without being perfect.
7 human behavior insights you need to know
In times of unprecedented change, adaptation is critical. Expert voices share insight on the findings and recommendations of a new report.
Improve your remote hiring process during COVID-19
Hiring managers and other experts offer tips on creating successful remote hiring processes, from composing the job posting to choosing the technology to use.
New CPA licensure model embraces core, deeper knowledge
A new approach to CPA licensure that’s under development is designed to emphasize the core skills that matter most to CPAs while encouraging deeper exploration of a candidate’s passion. Laurie Tish, CPA, chair of the board of NASBA, explains what’s next in the CPA Evolution initiative.
CPA licensure model transformation will proceed after NASBA board vote
The transformation of the CPA licensure model will continue after the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy’s board of directors voted unanimously on efforts to design and implement a new approach to CPA licensure.
What women need to rise in the accounting profession
Women are more likely to succeed if they have role models, are able to find sponsors, and receive opportunities for training and high-profile assignments. Panelists at ENGAGE 2020 also discussed how barriers to advancement are intensified for women of color.
Tough interview questions: ‘Why are you leaving your current employer?’
This article offers ways to answer this tricky question appropriately.
How to network with high-profile people
Networking with prominent people can have many benefits, but it also can be intimidating. These tips can make it easier.
Be the kind of boss employees want to work for
Managers can improve retention by finding the right way to motivate their employees, said ENGAGE 2020 speaker Liz Mason, CPA, the CEO and founder of High Rock Accounting. Choosing the right communication style and making employees feel supported are two more ways for managers to up their game, Mason said.
The art of the client email
Here are nine tips from CPAs on how to get their emails noticed in clients’ inboxes and how to communicate more effectively and efficiently.
Tough interview questions: ‘What salary are you looking for?’
This article discusses why hiring managers ask this question and strategies for answering it.
How to deliver the news of furloughs and layoffs
Transparency and sensitivity are important when managers have to tell employees about job cuts, and these tips can help prepare you for that communication.
Professional networking during COVID-19
Digital technology affords CPAs the ability to connect with their network from the safety of their home or office.
Q&A: Advocating for justice, diversity, and inclusion
Amid tense and uncertain times, two leaders of the National Association of Black Accountants describe their emotions and a sense of hope that they can produce positive change in the accounting profession and their communities.
UAA Model Rule changes proposed in support of CPA Evolution
The Uniform Accountancy Act Model Rules would be changed to support CPA Evolution under an exposure draft issued by the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy.
