Creative thinking leads to hiring success
Hiring managers must be proactive and consider creative hiring practices to attract top talent, says Sarah Dobek, president and founder of Inovautus Consulting.
Firm Practice Management
Putting skills-based promotion in motion
Skills-based promotion has become a way to stay competitive when finding, hiring, and retaining talent.
How to know if retirement is right for you
Experts offer tips on recognizing when it’s time to retire and how to do so with peace of mind.
How to be a great boss during busy season
This article discusses ways managers can provide support and encouragement to get their teams to the finish line.
Dealing with subpoena requests for digital data
CPA firms should evaluate their record storage procedures and consider updating policies for electronically stored information.
Small firm spotlight: How we successfully switched to the cloud
A CPA discusses how his small firm moved to cloud-based technology.
How to get clients to follow your advice
Having clients fail to take your advice can be frustrating. But by changing the way you offer that advice, you can increase the chances that clients will comply.
Public accounting firms benefit by giving back
Many public accounting firms choose to aid their communities and, in turn, inspire their staffs
Ways to ward off cyberthieves outside the office
Working outside the office can leave you open to invasions from hackers if your device or the Wi-Fi network you’re on is not secure.
Small firm spotlight: How I recruit and hire new accountants
A small-firm CPA discusses how his firm approaches hiring and suggests finding the overall best fit and not just focusing on specific skills or experience.
Make your firm's flex options stand out
This article looks at three insights from a survey on CPA firm flex practices.
Listen! Here’s how to improve client experience
This article discusses three steps to strengthen client relationships.
CPAs reveal their favorite mentors
Eleven CPAs describe what made their mentors so significant and unforgettable.
How to improve communication at small CPA firms
If poor communication is leading to inefficiency — or worse — at your firm, this podcast episode with AICPA board member Melody Feniks will provide strategies that can help.
Smashing the barriers to employee engagement
Among accounting firms, staff retention is a top area of concern. This article looks at actions firms can take to inspire and engage their teams.
Challenges continue for African-American accountants
Recently launched affinity programs have improved mentoring opportunities, but African-Americans feel left out of informal social networks and challenged in navigating corporate politics, a new survey shows.
CPA firms share their holiday traditions
From Christmas to Mardi Gras to Pi Day, CPA firms celebrate the holidays. See how your fellow CPAs have fun, eat well, and give back all year long.
Why CPAs can’t wait on automation tools
Why shouldn’t CPA firms wait on others to develop AI and data analytics tools? Find out in this podcast episode.
Books to read before busy season starts
Several CPAs recommend books to help others in the profession prepare for the busy season.
How to respond to a PR crisis
This article offers ways to help keep your response to bad news from turning into a public relations problem.
