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The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged firm administrators to think of new ways to keep staff engaged and connected as they work from home. In December 2020, a group of administrators and human resources leaders from accounting firms across Pennsylvania met to share best practices on keeping interns and new hires focused on their tasks despite the challenges.
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As we look back on the past few months and think about the future of our careers, it is clear that some things will change. COVID-19 delivered both challenges and a few silver linings when it comes to making choices related to our careers.
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The Women’s Leadership Conference is always a big day on PICPA's calendar. Numerous members have benefited from the unique opportunity to hear from trailblazers in the profession that this conference provides.
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Early in the COVID-19 crisis, job seekers may have been able to identify 20 to 30 potential positions within their respective skill set, but as March became April, the opportunities dwindled. Find out how one PICPA member managed the harrowing job market during the height of the pandemic.
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When we don't have the answer to a leadership challenge, there's a good chance we may feel inadequate or uncertain and vulnerable. Don't beat yourself up: it's only human to have these feelings. Here are five steps to assist you during times of self-doubt.
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Reading deeply and widely gives a perspective accountants and financial professionals need to see beyond the numbers and navigate a complex world. After years of reading, we accumulate a treasure trove of wisdom. Unfortunately, since we spend a significant part of our workdays reading – and additional personal time reading blogs, social media posts, and the like – not as many of us take the time to read books anymore. This is a lost personal enhancement opportunity.
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Are you working from home and dealing with the daily struggle to get your 9-year-old to do her schoolwork? Or maybe a 2-year-old who doesn't understand why you can't color with him while you're on a conference call? To all the parents out there working from home and who have children, here are a few reminders to repeat to yourself to help you get through.
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For those responsible for developing new business at a CPA firm, how do you do your jobs in the age of COVID-19? Sometimes we get lost fretting about what we can't do any longer; instead, focus on what you can do.
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CPAs are uniquely qualified to be exceptional leaders. Not only are they extensively trained, but they also possess innate talents that draw them to the profession. Here are some tips to help CPAs focus on the leadership aspects of the profession that will pay huge dividends.
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Entering the public accounting world can be a daunting step in one’s professional life, and the COVID-19 pandemic has not made it any easier as firms have adopted remote working arrangements. This blog includes tips for emerging CPAs in acclimating to this new environment.
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The coronavirus crisis has sped up the accounting profession’s technology transformation. It remains to be seen, however, how much of this transformation will remain after the pandemic subsides. Particularly in the area of professional education.
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Women comprise 60% of accounting positions, yet only 24% of partners are women. To make meaningful changes, firms need to seriously tackle how they can recruit and retain female talent beyond the mid-level.
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When working remotely, the same principles of office life apply but everything is augmented. So, what works when you’re in the office is even more important during remote management, and any leadership gaps that already exist will be amplified.
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The profession is in an exciting state for those who will drive it in the coming years, and that is the subject of PICPA’s Guide to CPA Careers in a Changing Business Landscape, this year’s digital-only, special edition of the Pennsylvania CPA Journal.
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It can be difficult to entice experienced professionals to give of their limited time and mentor those who are following in their footsteps. To grow the mentor pool, we should emphasize three propositions: value to the mentor, ease of connecting, and a more natural structure for the relationship.
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You are a recent graduate with an accounting degree in hand. Now what do you do? Get a job, of course. But choosing the right one for you may not be as simple as it seems. It is too easy to simply focus on the actual salary number instead of looking at the full picture.
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If you want to excel within the accounting sector, you will want to ensure that you stand out in a sea of well-qualified professionals. Obtaining the certified public accountant (CPA) designation is one of the best ways to float to the top.
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All practitioners go into tax season with well-laid plans for survival. Unfortunately, the best of plans often go awry, and everyone has his or her share of tax season horror stories.
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For leaders of professional services firms, establishing positive keystone habits -- those patterns of behavior that control how we live our day-to-day lives -- can help address important competencies.
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Stay healthy during tax season, and you’ll finish feeling empowered. Here are five ways to increase your energy and productivity during your busiest season.
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