Help interns grow their emotional intelligence
Accountants need soft skills as well as technical acumen to succeed in the profession. Discover some easy-to-implement ways to help interns increase their emotional intelligence.
Professional Development
The 2021 hiring outlook, salary negotiation advice, and more
A Robert Half executive discusses the value of the CPA designation in hiring, how geography might play a role in your next job search, and more.
CPA Exam gets refresh after practice analysis
Understanding of business processes and data analytics will receive greater focus while other topics will be de-emphasized on the CPA Exam.
The value of gamifying CPE learning
A college professor and CPA shares advice on keeping learning interesting and keeping listeners engaged, even when in-person sessions are not possible.
Tough interview questions: 'Who was your best and worst manager?'
Here are some tips on providing good responses when hiring managers ask for feedback on past bosses.
Student overcomes adversity to earn Medal of Inspiration
Joyce Chung, a student at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, received the Medal of Inspiration Award, which is given to a Beta Alpha Psi student member who has experienced extreme hardship and demonstrated an unusually high level of success despite that adversity.
Make sure staff get the right CPE
Firms can maximize the benefits of continuing education by creating a process that directs staff to take courses that best meet their own needs and the needs of the firm.
Companies seek ways to report diversity progress
Investors are looking for actions that back up statements about equity.
How CPA parents cope during the pandemic
Several months into the pandemic, we take a look at how some CPA parents are faring. They talk about the struggles they’ve faced, how they balance parenting and working from home, what they do to recharge, and the unexpected joys they’ve experienced while spending more time with their families.
How to land a job — from a distance
Experts share advice for remote job seekers on how to search for positions, manage the interview process, and impress potential future employers.
UAA Model Rules updated to support evolution of CPA licensure
The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy’s board of directors approved changes to the Uniform Accountancy Act Model Rules that create a clear path for the CPA Evolution project.
Diversity and inclusion: Tips for moving the needle
Building on a commitment to diversity with efforts to promote inclusion can make a difference in the accounting profession, according to panelists at the AICPA’s fall Council.
Mentors pave career pathways
Winner of the AICPA's local-level 2020 Outstanding CPA in Government Impact Award discusses the mentors who have provided advice, encouragement, and a shoulder to lean on.
A recruiter called me! Now what?
Your first conversation with a recruiter is a chance for them to learn more about you and your career goals, and for you to learn about the position they have in mind.
Report supports established interstate mobility principles
A report released by the Alliance for Responsible Professional Licensing examines successful mobility and reciprocity practices in state licensure that permit professionals to practice across state lines.
Tough interview questions: ‘Why should we hire you?’
Researching the organization and the interviewer beforehand can equip you to give a strong answer.
CPA Exam’s top scorers earn Elijah Watt Sells Award
One hundred thirty-seven CPA candidates received the AICPA’s 2019 Elijah Watt Sells Award, which was established in 1923 to recognize outstanding performance on the CPA Exam.
‘Feel’ your way to a new gig
Finding a job while working can be a delicate balance.
Returning to work: Prioritizing mental health
As employees are welcomed back to work or back to the office amid the coronavirus pandemic, the most successful employers will help them care for their mental, physical, and emotional well-being.
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.
