Leadership Academy Resources

Article:  Invitation for state societies and other partner organizations to participate in the nomination process for the AICPA Leadership Academy. Resources and materials to participate in the nomination process and to inform their members of this valuable opportunity...
Published on April 09, 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

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

Enhancing Your Team-Player Skills

Article:  Are you a team player? Here are a few tips for improving your skills when working in a team-based environment.
Published on January 31, 2011

In-Demand Communication Skills

Article:  CPAs need to be good communicators. Find out the communication skill sets critical to CPAs and their career growth.
Published on January 28, 2011

Four Pillars of Effective Leadership

Article:  True leadership is never based on formal authority. The best business leaders model behavior and leverage informal networks and passive persuasion to harness cross-organization energy and affect positive change. This article discusses four pillars of effective leadership
Published on September 24, 2012

Leadership Academy Sponsor Overview

Overview:  Leadership Academy Sponsor Overview provides background information on the program, nomination process and guidelines for participating organizations that are nominating a candidate
Published on April 02, 2012

10 Steps to Surviving a Firm Merger

Article:  ...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

AICPA Young CPA Leadership Academy Application

Application:  ...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

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Presentation:  Learn about the unique perspectives different generations bring to the workplace -- and how younger workers can leverage this knowledge to lead more effectively within their organizations
Published on May 13, 2013

4 Ways to Deal With Fire Drills

Article:  Why does it seem that your boss always has an emergency or there is constant churn about a work-related matter for no good reason? Feel as if you’re constantly drinking from the fire hose? Here are 4 specific ways to deal with free drills with advice on how to help
Published on June 19, 2013

Overview of the CPA Profession

Article:  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

The AICPA An Overview

FAQ:  What is the AICPA all about? The AICPA's young CPA Network provides insight into who we are, what we do, and volunteer opportunities.
Published on January 28, 2011

Participating in Professional Associations

Article:  Involvement in industry associations, such as the AICPA and state CPA societies provides unparalleled opportunities for networking and professional growth.
Published on April 16, 2013

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