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Want Lifelong Learning and Leadership Skills? Let’s Start with a Book

Sep 11, 2020
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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How to Survive Working from Home with Children

Sep 8, 2020
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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Business Development Strategy during Pandemic: Focus on What You Can Do

Aug 17, 2020
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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CPA Leadership Sets Up a Successful Practice

Aug 12, 2020
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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Tips for CPAs Preparing to Enter the Remote Work Force

Aug 5, 2020
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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