Ask a CPA

FAQ:  The Ask a CPA resource center allows young CPAs to ask technical and career-related questions to other CPAs from around the country who have volunteered to act as mentors and respond to inquiries
Published on January 28, 2011

Preparing to Become a Manager

Article:  On the manager track? Here are some suggestions for how to begin to prepare to become a manager.
Published on January 28, 2011

Leadership - An Essential Skill For Success

Article:  Leadership can be tricky. It requires knowing how to resolve conflicts before situations get ugly. There’s nothing like the perks of power until that first unpleasant problem lands at your feet.
Published on February 12, 2013

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

Making a Good First Impression With a New Employer

Article:  First impressions are important. These tips will help you get off to the right start in your new job.
Published on January 28, 2011

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

How to Survive the Big Promotion

Article:  You’ve been dreaming of that big promotion for years and you finally got it. Now what? Don’t let anxiety over the openness and uncertainty surrounding your new role derail you. Orient yourself to the new position by answering a few important questions.
Published on January 28, 2011

From Cubester to Supervisor Making a Solid Transition

Article:  An interview with Daniel Travis, a CPA with PKF Texas in Houston, who was promoted to supervisor.  Learn how he made the leap and in what ways he adjusted his outlook and expectations.
Published on May 15, 2012

How to Improve Your Image What You Wear Matters

Article:  Just because you have casual day at your office doesn’t mean you need to dress WAY down. Although many young professionals may not want to hear it, what you wear really does affect and influence your image and your firm’s or company’s reputation. An accounting firm expert discusses the topic
Published on November 13, 2012

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

The Edge - May 2011

Newsletter:  Vol. 6 Issue 4 - Headlines: Career Management; Leadership; Work Life Balance; Get Involved. The Edge is a monthly e-newsletter designed to provide young CPAs with tools, resources and guidance to take their career to the next level.
Published on September 20, 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

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

Making the Transition from Public Practice to Business & Industry

Article:  Is life any greener on the other side of the fence? Why would you switch from practice to business & industry? Just ask Jamie McCoy, an AICPA Leadership Academy graduate who recently transitioned from a local firm to an energy and petroleum company. Jamie explains why he made the switch
Published on February 14, 2013

F is for Fraud A Discussion With Marc Filer

Article:  Do you have the right stuff to work in fraud, forensics and litigation support? In today’s firm or company, there are many accounting career opportunities in niche practice areas, and one of the most interesting of all of these is fraud.
Published on October 26, 2011