News & Updates

Even before the pandemic, digital transformation and new ways of working were significantly influencing the skills and capabilities finance teams need. The coronavirus pandemic accelerated that need as people and businesses sought digital experiences and solutions more than ever. Based on conversations I had with CFOs worldwide, I shared insights [listen here via podcast]. They told […]

A year has passed since COVID-19 began its worldwide disruption, but the full effects have not yet been realized. The anniversary prompts us to pause and consider where we’ve been and where we’re going. A recent Not-for-Profit Section webcast offered key takeaways to help not-for-profits (NFPs) manage current disruption and prepare for changes yet to […]

Embracing diversity and practicing inclusion is critical to the success of your firm. Welcoming different perspectives and creating a true sense of belonging for everyone is how you build strong teams. Many of us are familiar with the concept of diversity as including people of varying race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or […]

One year ago, we were still in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Everything around us was changing, and the crisis thrust our profession into a new way of working seemingly overnight. In this disruption, you never wavered. You adapted to the unpredictable environment, evolving what you do and how you do it to […]

I’m sure many of us relate to the “one-year-later” pandemic fatigue prominently featured in the news. I’ve heard from several members about difficulties connecting with and supervising remote audit teams while dealing with life during a pandemic. Because I once was an employee benefit plan auditor, I understand your pain. EBP auditors must know and […]

Millions of people lost their jobs and filed for unemployment benefits each week for the past year. There are10 million Americans still unemployed, according to the latest Labor Department statistics. After a hard year during the pandemic, many people couldn’t wait to get their taxes done to close the chapter on 2020 and start fresh […]

A human experience I don’t love my job because of the work I do. I love my job because of who I work with and what we do for one another. The memorable moments in my career are not the audit tasks I perform but the audit teams I am a part of and what […]

Whether a professor has taught thousands of students throughout their career or is new to the classroom, they aim to give students a strong foundation in the relevant competencies and skills for their major and future career. As professions evolve, the curriculum to develop young minds must keep pace. The CPA profession and accounting programs are no different. […]

“When a man is compelled to choose one of two evils, no one will choose the greater when he might have the less.” — Plato Well, here we are again — talking about tax busy season. It isn’t because it’s my favorite topic. But it might be one of the most important topics to tax […]

It’s tax season. That means it’s showtime for CPAs, and the show must go on. You are the star of the show, and your script constantly changes, making it difficult to keep yourself up to date and focused. So, how can you motivate the rest of your hardworking team? Many activities and steps can motivate […]