Increase Your Marketability

Article:  What are employers looking for? Here are a few tips for making you—and your resume—more attractive to potential employers
Published on January 28, 2011

Edge Newsletter - Vol. 4 Issue 11 (November 2009)

Newsletter:  The November 2009 Edge Newsletter provides tips and tools of interest to young professionals, including articles on resume must-haves for CPAs, building leadership self-confidence, the importance of people skills, and the value of micro-sabbaticals
Published on August 26, 2010

The Right Stuff to Volunteer

Article:  Do you have what it takes to be a volunteer? While you may have good intentions, not every volunteer position is ideal. At some point, you will find yourself giving your time for a cause or effort that is just not a good fit. If you’re going to volunteer, then
Published on April 15, 2013

Brush Up On Your Interview Techniques

Article:  Whether it’s been only a short time since your last interview or several years, it’s time to brush up on the interview process with this practical list of what you should do, what you should stay away from, and even a few “a-ha” surprises along the way.
Published on April 15, 2013

Career Development

Overview:  How to say, "This is the job I always wanted!" a dozen times in 50 years... And mean it. Whether you’re just starting out or a few years in, you deserve to hear the truth: being a CPA isn’t just a job. It’s actually a whole series of jobs, one after anot
Published on March 14, 2011

The Top 10 Things Young CPAs Should Focus On For Their Careers

Article:  Move over David Letterman! Here is our Top 10 list of career builders, boosts, and benefits, all designed to help you improve your short-term goals and long-term aspirations.
Published on February 09, 2012

Career Planning & Development

Link:  The CPA profession offers a multitude of opportunities and possibilities. These tools and resources that can help guide you through what's possible.
Published on September 04, 2012

How LinkedIn Could Help You Find Your Next Job

Article:  LinkedIn succeeds as a networking tool, but only works if you work it properly, update it on a continuous basis, and promote it to your sphere of influence. Learn how to do this effortlessly and in minimal time; a little effort could help you land your next position.
Published on March 22, 2012

3 Reasons to Get Involved in Professional Organizations

Article:  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

AICPA Young CPA Leadership Academy Application

Application:  The AICPA leadership program cultivates the next generation of CPAs with a strong leadership and service ethic. Candidates learn strategies to forge relationships and expand competencies. Both empower them to become leaders within their organizations, communities and the CPA profession.
Published on May 07, 2013

10 Steps to Surviving a Firm Merger

Article:  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

Interview Dos and Donts

Article:  Whether you’re interviewing to hire for a position in your firm or company, or it’s been several years since you’ve interviewed yourself, you should know what you can, and can’t ask, in a job interview. What matters most: the person or the qualifications? The results might surprise you!
Published on September 05, 2012

Building Career Resiliency

Article:  The worst of the Great Recession may be behind us, but a full recovery is far from a sure thing.  Don’t wait for the next downturn.  Start building career resiliency today.  Following these 10 steps to enhance your value to both your current and future prospective employers, and ensure that you
Published on January 28, 2011

Sunday Night BluesCan You Survive

Article:  When should you stick with your job and when is it time to bail? With your nose constantly to the grindstone, most of us never stop to think about any options. Don’t ignore the warning sign, learn how to spot them and proactively respond.
Published on December 14, 2011

How Leadership Skills Can Aid Local Organizations

Article:  Serving on a committee or leadership position at the local level is good for your career and good for your employer, but how much time should you devote to these kinds of activities and what’s the ROI?
Published on April 15, 2011