Masters Degrees Defined
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After achieving a degree in accounting and now working full time, would you have the time and energy to go back to school? In today’s job market and in the real world, what kinds of benefits will a master’s degree bring and what kind of degree should you get? In
Published on May 14, 2013
Off-the-Hinges Accounting Engagements No Naps for AuditorsOr Controllers
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Here’s another profile of a young CPA on an engagement that is truly out of the ordinary. Meet Chris Cobb, an assistant corporate controller with Vera Bradley. Chris traded a career in the Big 4 for corporate accounting; find out why he made the switch and the kinds of activities
Published on April 15, 2013
Workplace Dynamics
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Business etiquette can help you avoid career damaging blunders and can lead to improved relations with your colleagues. Follow these tips towards creating workplace nirvana.
Published on April 04, 2013
May I Interrupt Asserting Yourself Into a Conversation
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Sometimes, it’s hard to get a word in edgewise … but now and then you have to interrupt in order to make a point or justify your position. How do you interrupt a conversation or discussion in a polite and non-confrontational manner without coming across as a total jerk? Here
Published on March 14, 2013
3 Reasons to Get Involved in Professional Organizations
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Take your pick: Rotary, Kiwanis, college alumni groups … the sky's the limit on the number of professional groups you can get involved in, but is the time spent good for you on a personal and professional level – and also good for your firm or company for client/customer recruitment
Published on March 14, 2013
10 Steps to Surviving a Firm Merger
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You joined your firm or company because you felt a connection to the business. However, due to a merger, you suddenly find yourself working for a very different kind of organization. Here are 10 steps you can take to ensure a solid future.
Published on December 14, 2012
Managing Relationships After a Promotion
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Healthy workplace relationships are vital to your happiness and success. Being promoted doesn’t spell the end of those relationships; what it means a change in how the friendship is structured. It may take patience. Here are some pointers on how to address some of the more difficult situations that may
Published on December 10, 2012
Most Outrageous Gifts NOT to Give Your Boss
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It’s almost time for the December gift-giving season, and if you’re like most young CPAs, you’re probably scratching your head coming up with a meaningful gift to give your boss for the holidays. Here’s a fun list of outrageous gifts you would not want to give, all for some very
Published on November 27, 2012
Taking a Vaca Turn off the Technology!
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Everyone deserves to take a vacation, yet due to service demand in our profession, choosing the right time of the year to take a break can be challenging. In our always-on environment, do you have to stay connected, and if you don’t, what are the consequences? The answers are based
Published on September 24, 2012
Today its Raining Tips to Saving Money
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CPAs may be well known for giving off-the-cuff financial advice to employees, employers, and clients, but how about taking some of their own advice and trying to save for a rainy day? Here are some useful tips on how to put away part of your paycheck.
Published on September 24, 2012
Determining Which Specialty is Good for You
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While there are many CPAs who are generalists and like working with a diverse group of services, others prefer specializing in just a few areas. Based on your competencies, skills and mindset, which specialty is a good fit for you, and why are specialties important to your car
Published on September 24, 2012
Overview of the CPA Profession
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The accounting profession can be a complicated place to navigate when you lack familiarization of the various players in this community and their respective roles. Here’s an overview of the entities with a description of their primary objectives.
Published on September 24, 2012
Networked Leadership
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If you think your charm, intellect or good looks are enough to propel you into the leadership ranks, think again. Leadership is about building and managing relationships. Communication, empathy and authenticity are key.
Published on September 24, 2012
Off the Hinges Assignments Kelly Mann and the K-9 Training Team
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When you’re a CPA, you can get caught in some of the most interesting—and sometimes a few of the most unnerving situations. This was the case for Kelly Mann. While working late one night on an assignment as a staff auditor for a boat manufacturer, the warehouse she was working
Published on September 05, 2012
Six Tips to Developing Business in Foreign Countries
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In today’s global economy, developing business outside the United States is not that unusual, yet, as a young CPA, what can you do to help your firm increase its scope? Here are 10 tips to consider.
Published on August 09, 2012