Career advancement

For the head of Top 100 Firm Schellman, leadership starts with self-aware people who don't hesitate to challenge the status quo — or their leader.

Jim Meade will succeed Jeff Drummonds at the Tennessee-based Top 100 Firm in 2024.

Promoting a top performer doesn't always guarantee they'll stay — ADP's Nela Richardson shares how to navigate these transitions better.

The ADP Research Institute released a report on how worker promotions can affect businesses and employee retention and debuted a new index for tracking employee motivation and commitment.

The CEO of Grant Thornton shares the importance of recognizing your own mistakes and keeping an open mind.

The managing partner of Market Street Partners — now heading into a major merger with Smith + Howard — says accounting firms are ripe for a fresh approach.

The chair and senior partner of PwC shares why it's important for firms to have their employees' backs.

KPMG partner Christina Aspell will lead the Maryland association's board; Dean Dorton consolidates in Raleigh; and other firm and personnel news.

The rising cost of higher education raises the question of where to get a degree. This study examines the educational backgrounds of C-suite executives in the top firms.

The managing partner of GRF CPAs & Advisors is paving the way for future accounting leaders to pursue non-traditional careers.

Look at the resumes of the tax partners you aspire to become and make the necessary changes in your career path.

Creating clear, flexible pathways for advancement empowers accountants to envision their growth beyond the traditional structure.

Becoming a partner is the next step in the evolution of your career.

Plus, new board members at AAM; Herbein changes its go-to-market strategy; new partners in Connecticut and New Jersey; and other firm and personnel news from across the profession.

Eight college accounting students will receive scholarships through Windham Brannon's endowment fund via the Georgia Society of CPAs Educational Foundation.

The chair of the U.S. firm of Deloitte talks about how to have an exponential impact in the profession.

CliftonLarsonAllen welcomed 60 students to 15 of its locations nationwide for the launch of its new internship program, which aims to give the next generation of accountants a glimpse of what the profession entails. 

Sometimes you must look outside the accounting world and accounting schools to find people with the right skills.

UHY Advisors debuted its Junior Connect recruitment program, an initiative designed for high school students interested in pursuing an accounting degree and career. 

For the CEO of Forvis, an open mind is key to making the most of a merger of equals.