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The Business Case for Supporting CPA Candidates
Supporting your CPA candidates isn’t just a nice perk. It’s a strategic investment that strengthens your firm from the ground up. While many firms expect their employees to handle the CPA exam on their own, those that actively invest in their candidates’ success see real, measurable benefits. From faster exam completion to stronger leadership pipelines,…
Three Things that Make or Break Your Leadership
In the last few months, I’ve had the pleasure of coaching several new leaders who have recently been promoted. Most of them are working in public accounting, but in my experience, the challenges new managers face are consistent regardless of where you work. So, if you’re not in public accounting but you are a new…
Making the Most of Your Busy Season “Post-Mortem”
Busy season is most famous as a time when we, as CPAs, put our heads down and work crazy hours. It’s the time of the year that we most hope to “get through” so that we can enjoy the rest of the year with more flexibility. Busy season is also the time of year that…
3 Signs Your Team Lacks Soft Skills
As a leadership coach and trainer, one of the questions I’m asked most often is “How do I know if my leaders are lacking soft skills?” It’s a great question and one that I will aim to answer here. The truth is, there are many signs that can indicate a need for more soft skills…
Building Post-Busy Season Momentum
Ahh. Finally- a much-needed break after several months of what seems like ‘round the clockwork. This is the time that most accountants and firms are taking a break, slowing down, taking their foot off the gas. Don’t get me wrong- everyone needs some R&R after busy season, but don’t let the vacation last too long…